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 Skip Krake, who was born on October 14, 1943.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/LTzzaenShn
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 14, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings enforcer Dave "The Hammer" Schultz, who was born on October 14, 1949.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/brt5aaevp5
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 14, 2021
On October 14, 1967, the @LAKings played in their first regular season game, which took place at the Long Beach Arena. Brian Kilrea scored the first goal in #LAKings' history, and Wayne Rutledge recorded the first win in a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/FMbf5590Z6
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 14, 2021
On October 14, 2014, Darryl Sutter recorded his 100th regular season win as head coach of the @LAKings in a 6-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Sutter, who reached the milestone in his 183rd game, became the fastest @LAKings' coach to reach 100 wins.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/qYatkdIMXI
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 14, 2021
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