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 goaltender Rollie Melanson, who was born on June 28, 1960.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/LDuECi7YyS
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 28, 2021
On June 28, 1994, the #LAKings selected Jamie Storr seventh overall at the NHL Entry Draft. In nine seasons with the #LAKings, Storr posted a 85-78-21 record, with a 2.53 GAA and .910 SV%. @JamieStorr4 was also selected to the NHL's All-Rookie Team in 1998 and 1999.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/3RhNMy1ydg
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 28, 2021
On June 28, 2012, the @LAKings signed All-Star goaltender Jonathan Quick to a 10-year, $58 million contract extension. Quick backstopped the #LAKings to their first Stanley Cup championship in 2012, and was named winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/t4nDEwaYbR
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 28, 2021
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