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 Alec Martinez (@AMartinez_27), who was born on July 26, 1987.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/ZI2piG5pf3
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 26, 2021
On July 26, 1989, the @LAKings signed Hall of Fame defenseman Larry Robinson to a three-year, $1.6 million contract. In three seasons with the #LAKings, Robinson scored 75 points in 182 regular season games, and added 10 points in 24 playoff games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/83C28NHKjP
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 26, 2021
On July 26, 1994, the @LAKings acquired defenseman Sean O’Donnell from the Buffalo Sabres for Doug Houda. In eight seasons with the #LAKings, O'Donnell scored 15 goals, 98 points, and recorded 940 penalty minutes in 541 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/GGbZ7ZtoPP
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 26, 2021
On July 26, 1995, Larry Robinson was named head coach of the @LAKings. In four seasons behind the bench, Robinson coached the #LAKings to a record of 122-161-45 in 328 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/cr5KPYpMxA
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 26, 2021
Happy birthday to @LAKings prospect Andre Lee, who was born on July 26, 2000.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/8YFg2NFGF5
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 26, 2021
80 days until the @LAKings' home opener.
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 26, 2021
Pictured: Drew Doughty, who wore #80 in his first training camp with the #LAKings in 2008.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/dnQiLuuZnO
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