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 forward Mikko Eloranta, who was born on August 24, 1972.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/1963g8B4e5
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) August 24, 2021
On August 24, 1987, the @LAKings signed Bob Kudelski from Yale University to a multi-year contract. In six seasons with the #LAKings, Kudelski scored 72 goals and 126 points in 269 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Yg5h9MfnoU
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) August 24, 2021
Happy birthday to @LAKings captain Anze Kopitar, who was born on August 24, 1987.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/ZdDUszSABJ
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) August 24, 2021
Happy birthday to @LAKings prospect Braden Doyle, who was born on August 24, 2001.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/3WDAVtmjgh
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) August 24, 2021
51 days until the @LAKings' home opener.
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) August 24, 2021
Pictured: Shawn McEachern, who was acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Marty McSorley. Six months later, the #LAKings would reacquire McSorley from the Penguins for McEachern (and Tomas Sandstrom).#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/C0uiYZLCTv
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