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 captain and assistant coach, Dave Lewis, who was born on July 3, 1953.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/mjRP6C0SV7
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 3, 2021
On July 3, 2001, the @LAKings signed free agent winger Steve Heinze to a three-year, $6 million contract. Heinze scored 20 goals and 43 points in 100 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/utjcY9XqxI
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 3, 2021
On July 3, 2007, the @LAKings signed free agent defenseman Brad Stuart to a one-year, $3.5 million contract. Stuart scored five goals and 21 points in 63 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/AYwiPmpHEH
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 3, 2021
On July 3, 2009, the @LAKings acquired Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche for Kyle Quincey, Tom Preissing, and a fifth round draft pick. In two seasons with the #LAKings, Smyth scored 45 goals and 100 points in 149 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/cvQPsD21nd
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 3, 2021
On July 3, 2018, the @LAKings signed free agent defenseman Sean Walker from Bowling Green State University to a two-year, $1.49 million contract. In three seasons with the #LAKings, Walker has 13 goals and 52 points in 156 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Mo6syngQer
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 3, 2021
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