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 goaltender Markus Mattsson, who was born on July 30, 1957.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/99cDPwzSgp
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 30, 2021
On July 30, 2005, the @LAKings selected Anze Kopitar 11th overall at the NHL Draft. In 15 seasons with the #LAKings, @AnzeKopitar has 346 goals, 654 assists and 1,000 points in 1,129 games, and has won a Lady Byng Trophy, two Selke Trophies, and two Stanley Cup rings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/u26b2AxHIB
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 30, 2021
On July 30, 2005, the @LAKings drafted Jonathan Quick 72nd overall at the NHL Draft. Quick holds the #LAKings' goaltending records for games (666), wins (336), and shutouts (54), has two Stanley Cup rings, two Jennings Trophies, and won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2012.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/OeWQwNzbnz
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 30, 2021
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