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 @LAKings legend and Hockey Hall of Famer, Rogie Vachon, who was born on September 8, 1945.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/hy2qk8Knbr
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) September 8, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward and current assistant coach, Marco Sturm, who was born on September 8, 1978.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/MkQuchNnwb
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) September 8, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Teddy Purcell, who was born on September 8, 1985.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/PHXRgsaqbd
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) September 8, 2021
On September 8, 1989, Wayne Gretzky was named captain of the @LAKings. Gretzky became the ninth captain in franchise history, and helped lead the #LAKings to its first Campbell Conference championship, and to its first appearance in the Stanley Cup Final in 1993.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/n4VDNESxUd
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) September 8, 2021
On September 8, 1998, Cammi Granato was named Radio Color Analyst for the @LAKings. Granato became the second female broadcaster in NHL history, and partnered with Nick Nickson for #LAKings radio broadcasts on KRLA 1110.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/GkFool6b8t
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) September 8, 2021
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