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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