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 September 3, 1970, the @LAKings acquired Bob Pulford from the Toronto Maple Leafs for Garry Monahan and Brian Murphy. Pulford, who became the third captain in team history, scored 30 goals and 80 points in 132 games and was named head coach of the #LAKings in 1973.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/RgQUk2LCT2
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) September 3, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Martin Straka, who was born on September 3, 1972.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/gqEdlqF1Yn
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) September 3, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings goaltender Cristobal Huet, who was born on September 3, 1975.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/2hvyXbn0Oo
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) September 3, 2021
On September 3, 1992, the @LAKings acquired Pat Conacher from the New Jersey Devils for future considerations. In four seasons with the #LAKings, Conacher scored 36 goals and 68 points in 241 regular season games, and added six goals and 10 points in 24 playoff games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/ZcEVm8g1a9
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) September 3, 2021
On September 3, 1994, the @LAKings signed free agent center Dan Quinn to a one-year contract. @DanQuinn__10 finished third on the #LAKings in scoring with 14 goals and 31 points in 44 games during the shortened 1994-95 season.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Q4ZmZ7fgjA
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) September 3, 2021
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