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This Date in LA Kings History: June 27th

June 27, 2021 By Harry Ouzounian

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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