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.
On August 9, 1979, the @LAKings selected Jay Wells 16th overall at the NHL Draft. In nine seasons with the #LAKings, Wells recorded 177 points and 1,446 penalty minutes in 604 regular season games, and registered 12 points and 110 penalty minutes in 31 playoff games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/TPSbVx9hed
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) August 9, 2021
On August 9, 1979, the @LAKings selected Mark Hardy with the 30th pick in the second round of the NHL Draft. In 11 seasons with the #LAKings, Hardy scored 303 points in 616 regular season games, and 15 points in 41 playoff games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/wq3MrT7Ir5
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) August 9, 2021
On August 9, 1988, the @LAKings acquired Wayne Gretzky, Mike Krushelnyski and Marty McSorley from Edmonton for Jimmy Carson, Martin Gelinas, three first rounders, and $15 million. Gretzky scored 168 points and won the Hart Trophy in his first season with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/tmJN3UfZ37
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) August 9, 2021
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