From their humble beginning as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through winning two Stanley Cups in three years and becoming a league powerhouse in 2012-14, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 50-plus years. Below are some key franchise moments that occurred on this date.
Happy birthday to former @LAKings defenseman Mark Visheau, who was born on June 27, 1973.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/HakzFekSvz
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 27, 2021
On June 27, 1988, the @LAKings signed free agent left winger John Tonelli, and defenseman Tim Watters. Tonelli scored 162 points in 221 games, and Watters scored 55 points in 303 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/goD230UOVm
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 27, 2021
On June 27, 2004, the @LAKings selected goaltender Yutaka Fukufuji 238th overall in the eighth round of the NHL Draft. Fukufuji made history as the first Japanese-born player to play in the NHL when he made his #LAKings' debut in 2007 against the St. Louis Blues.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/xpBg8fxrNV
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 27, 2021
On June 27, 2009, the @LAKings selected Kyle Clifford 35th overall in the NHL Draft. In 10 seasons with the #LAKings, Clifford scored 129 points, ranks 12th all-time in games played (660), 11th all-time in penalty minutes (819), and won two Stanley Cup championships.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/mc2NCGjcLS
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 27, 2021
On June 27, 2014, the @LAKings selected Adrian Kempe 29th overall at the NHL Draft. In five seasons with the #LAKings, @AdrianKempe has 55 goals and 132 points in 312 games, and won a Calder Cup championship with the 2014-15 Manchester Monarchs.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/YikEg8LR3n
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 27, 2021
On June 27, 2015, the @LAKings selected Austin Wagner 99th overall, and Matt Roy 194th overall at the NHL Draft. In three seasons with the #LAKings, Wagner has 22 goals and 40 points in 171 games, and Roy has 34 points and a plus-15 rating in 139 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/diHb4G0UeX
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 27, 2021
On June 27, 2016, legendary @LAKings goaltender Rogie Vachon was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. In 16 NHL seasons, Vachon won three Stanley Cup rings in Montreal, a Vezina Trophy, was runner-up for the Hart Trophy in 1975, and MVP at the 1976 Canada Cup.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/qD7SfRtJh6
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 27, 2021
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