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.
On June 9, 1969, the @LAKings acquired Dennis Hextall and Leon Rochefort from the New York Rangers for Real Lemieux. In one season with the #LAKings, Hextall scored 12 points in 28 games, and Rochefort scored 32 points in 76 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/C5XZ1zvyQi
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 9, 2021
On June 9, 1984, the @LAKings acquired Bob Janecyk and picks #6 (Craig Redmond), #48 (John English), and #69 (Tom Glavine) from Chicago for picks #3 (Ed Olczyk) and #66. Janecyk posted a record of 42-44-12 and had a .866 save percentage in 103 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/WLISA92VmE
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 9, 2021
On June 9, 1984, the @LAKings selected Luc Robitaille 171st overall in the ninth round of the NHL Amateur Draft. In his first season with the #LAKings, Robitaille led the team with 45 goals in 79 games, and won the Calder Memorial Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/pyXRPL6Aaa
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 9, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings goaltender Jeff Zatkoff, who was born on June 9, 1987.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/dMu2r0LB6l
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 9, 2021
On June 9, 2014, Jonathan Quick made 32 saves to earn his ninth career playoff shutout in a 3-0 win against the Rangers. Quick tied Mike Richter for most playoff shutouts by a U.S.-born goalie, and gave the @LAKings a 3-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/mrhqlLLNoX
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 9, 2021
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