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This Date in LA Kings History: June 6th

June 6, 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 forward Al McDonough, who was born on June 6, 1950.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/7cgoX1rcVt

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 6, 2021

Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Dean Hopkins, who was born on June 6, 1959.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/TsThsclURu

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 6, 2021

Happy birthday to former @LAKings goaltender Gary Laskoski, who was born on June 6, 1959.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/GwN1f6OYMz

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 6, 2021

On June 6, 1967, the @LAKings were formed at the first NHL Expansion Draft. The first pick belonged to the #LAKings, who selected Hall of Fame goaltender Terry Sawchuk. Other picks included Bob Wall, Ed Joyal, Real Lemieux, Ted Irvine, Lowell MacDonald and Bill Flett.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/pkDvL5xF9y

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 6, 2021

Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Anson Carter, who was born on June 6, 1974.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/K40Mr41o8R

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 6, 2021

On June 6, 1980, the @LAKings acquired Garry Unger from the Calgary Flames for Randy Holt and Bert Wilson. Unger scored 10 goals and 20 points in 58 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/ULOf5QZb4X

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 6, 2021

On June 6, 2012, the @LAKings set a playoff attendance record for largest crowd in franchise history when 18,867 fans packed @STAPLESCenter for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final versus the New Jersey Devils.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/SZyW0uiiv4

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 6, 2021


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