From their humble beginnings as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through a pair of Stanley Cups to rosters filled with Hall of Fame players and fan favorites, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 60 years. Courtesy of the Kingstorian, Harry Ouzounian, here are some key franchise moments that occurred on this date.
On August 31, 1977, the @LAKings acquired the rights to center Pete Stemkowski from the New York Rangers for future considerations. Stemkowski scored 13 goals and 31 points in 80 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/tXxVFNLLO2
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) August 31, 2026
Happy 65th birthday to Lyle Phair. The former @LAKings forward was born on August 31, 1961.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/NwtYM7ipjV
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) August 31, 2026
Happy 45th birthday to Matt Ellis. The former @LAKings forward was born on August 31, 1981.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Zv9fAEoXbF
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) August 31, 2026
Happy 28th birthday to Jacob Moverare. The former @LAKings defenseman was born on August 31, 1998.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/N6Jho6TAQN
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) August 31, 2026
Rogie Vachon (30) days until the @LAKings season opener.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/XYXOTERaCb
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) August 31, 2026
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