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 Tim "Muddy" Watters, who was born on July 25, 1959.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/4WmUuGc87I
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 25, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Tony Granato, who was born on July 25, 1964.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/dcRXwtRJf5
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 25, 2021
On July 25, 1977, the @LAKings signed Dave Taylor to his first NHL contract. Taylor, who was selected 210th overall in 1975, led the NCAA in scoring with 108 points during his senior season, and scored 22 goals and 43 points in his rookie season with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/lD8CNN35LW
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 25, 2021
On July 25, 2002, the @LAKings signed Mike Cammalleri to a three-year, $3.15 million contract. In 2002, Cammalleri was named MVP at the WJC with a tournament leading 11 points, and was named to the NCAA West First All-American Team with 44 points in 29 games.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/NUMK4AYc17
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 25, 2021
81 days until the @LAKings' home opener.
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 25, 2021
Pictured: #LAKings defenseman Matt Roy, who was selected 194th overall in the seventh round of the 2015 NHL Draft.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/E3VyRW5bpN
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