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 Steve Shutt, who was born on July 1, 1952.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/zj3nPHCEwE
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 1, 2021
On July 1, 1968, the @LAKings acquired Larry Cahan from the Montreal Canadiens for Yves Locas and Brian Smith. In three seasons with the #LAKings, Cahan scored 40 points in 209 games, and served as team captain for two seasons.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/z5xiyifFiz
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 1, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Jarome Iginla, who was born on July 1, 1977.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/wUNTI1LP8n
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 1, 2021
On July 1, 2006, the @LAKings signed free agent defenseman Rob Blake to a two-year, $12 million contract. In his second stint with the #LAKings, Blake scored 23 goals, 65 points, and delivered 188 hits in 143 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/ZuqRQTqtse
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 1, 2021
On July 1, 2017, the @LAKings signed free agent goaltender Cal Petersen to a two-year, $1.85 million entry-level contract. In three seasons with the #LAKings, @CalPetersen40 has a 19-25-6 record, with a 2.79 goals against average and .916 save percentage.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/VDRWNeiEkq
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 1, 2021
On July 1, 2018, the @LAKings signed Ilya Kovalchuk to a three-year, $18.75 million contract. Kovalchuk, who was named the 2018 Olympic Hockey MVP, scored 19 goals and 43 points in 81 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/aDOu0Ua81c
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 1, 2021
On July 1, 2018, the @LAKings re-signed Drew Doughty to an eight-year, $88 million contract extension. Doughty is the highest scoring defenseman in #LAKings' history with 536 points, and is the franchise leader in games played by a defenseman with 975.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/MeM9ReXJBP
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 1, 2021
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