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This Date in LA Kings History: July 3rd

July 3, 2021 By Harry Ouzounian

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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