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 Dale Hoganson, who was born on July 8, 1949.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/BvTijhohgm
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 8, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Hubie McDonough, who was born on July 8, 1963.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/5Li1evsQYN
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 8, 2021
On July 8, 1995, the @LAKings selected defenseman Aki Berg third overall at the NHL Entry Draft. Berg became the youngest player in #LAKings' history when he made his NHL debut at 18 years and 71 days. In five seasons with the team, Berg scored 43 points in 281 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/thXSj1dwH8
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 8, 2021
On July 8, 1995, the @LAKings acquired Dmitri Khristich and Byron Dafoe from the Capitals for a first round pick (Alexandre Volchkov) and a fourth round pick. Khristich scored 120 points in 151 games, and Dafoe posted a 27-41-13 record in 87 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/pfx8LgpgBJ
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 8, 2021
On July 8, 1996, the @LAKings signed free agent forward Eddie Olczyk to a two-year, $2 million contract. Olczyk scored 21 goals and 44 points in 67 games with the #LAKings during the 1996-97 season.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/8h1zJl1wuh
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 8, 2021
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