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 Jason Morgan, who was born on October 9, 1976.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/2sW4QwCIOp
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 9, 2021
On October 9, 1978, the @LAKings acquired goaltender Ron Grahame from the Boston Bruins for a 1979 first round draft pick (Ray Bourque). In three seasons with the #LAKings, Grahame posted a 23-32-7 record, with a .867 save percentage and 4.25 goals against average.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/HJVS307YnI
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 9, 2021
On October 9, 1986, Luc Robitaille and Jimmy Carson both debuted in the @LAKings' home opener against the St. Louis Blues. Robitaille scored on his first shot, and Marcel Dionne recorded his 1,600th career point with an assist on Robitaille's first NHL goal.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/MxZL99WaZ8
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 9, 2021
On October 9, 2002, the @LAKings retired Wayne Gretzky's #99. In eight seasons with the #LAKings, Gretzky scored 246 goals and 918 points in 539 regular season games, 94 points in 60 playoff games, and broke Gordie Howe's records for goals (802) and points (1,851).#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/N2cCjioc8p
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 9, 2021
On October 9, 2002, the @LAKings followed up Gretzky's retirement ceremony with a 4-1 win over the Coyotes. Eric Belanger, Ziggy Palffy, Mathieu Schneider, and Ian Laperriere scored for the #LAKings, and Felix Potvin made 25 saves in the home opener at @STAPLESCenter.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Z9sIt957TT
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 9, 2021
On October 9, 2003, Dustin Brown made his NHL debut in the @LAKings' season opener against the Detroit Red Wings. Playing on a line with Esa Pirnes and Kip Brennan, @DustinBrown23 recorded two penalty minutes and two shots on goal in 8:18 in ice-time.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/QLcTvFhfh2
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 9, 2021
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