When it comes to hockey history — and more specifically, the Stanley Cup Final — June 3rd was a significant day back in 1993. With the Kings on the brink of possibly taking a 2-0 series lead vs. the Canadiens, everything turned in an instant. On June 3, 1993, the @LAKings led 2-1 in Game […]
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Flashback Friday: 1993 Playoffs, LA Kings vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Some things will forever just be fun to talk about. And when it comes to Kings playoff moments, few topics provide more depth and storylines than the 1993 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Things began with Kelly Hrudey, LA’s starting goaltender, getting benched in Round 1. Then, after getting dominated by Vancouver during the regular season, an […]
Rookie Camp Invitees Lining Up, More September Camp Notes
In the days ahead, all attention will turn to the Kings 2021 Development Camp, which is scheduled to start next Monday and then culminate on Saturday, August 28 with a big event at Staples Center. Thus, now is a good brief break in the news cycle to look ahead toward September. 2021 LA KINGS TRAINING […]
Cup Final Flashback: McSorley Still Haunted by Stick vs Montreal in 1993
With the Montreal Canadiens in town to face the Los Angeles Kings tonight, it only seems natural to feature Marty McSorley in this week’s Throwback Thursday. Being called for an illegal stick in Game 2 of the 1993 Stanley Cup Final was something that haunted McSorley for the better part of two decades. So much […]
Barry Melrose Evaluates Players from his 1993 Kings Roster
Few other players or coaches spent such little time with the Los Angeles Kings and made such a lasting impression. Hired out of the Detroit Red Wings minor league system, Barry Melrose arrived to coach hockey at the Forum in 1992. Few had heard of him, although everybody knew his biggest star. With Wayne Gretzky […]