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 Nathan Dempsey (@NDempsey21), who was born on July 14, 1974.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/yk683iVZwo
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 14, 2021
On July 14, 1994, the @LAKings signed free agent forward Dan Bylsma from Bowling Green State University. In five seasons with the #LAKings, Bylsma recorded nine goals, 30 points, and 122 penalty minutes in 220 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/wH8ephX21Z
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 14, 2021
On July 14, 1994, the @LAKings signed free agent enforcer Barry Potomski to his first NHL contract. In two seasons with the #LAKings, Potomski recorded six goals, 10 points, and 197 penalty minutes in 59 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/16jsZDHuAr
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 14, 2021
On July 14, 1997, the @LAKings announced the first Frozen Fury preseason game, which would take place on September 20 against the Colorado Avalanche at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. It would be the second time the #LAKings would play in a preseason game in Nevada.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/09t1BJx5U2
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 14, 2021
On July 14, 2006, the @LAKings signed Trevor Lewis to a three-year entry-level contract. In 12 seasons with the #LAKings, @TrevorLewis22 recorded 69 goals, 161 points, won two Stanley Cup rings, and was a seven-time recipient of the team's Unsung Hero award. #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/NydZyDp9we
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 14, 2021
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