#LAKings This Date in LA Kings History: June 7th (MayorsManor)
From their humble beginning as one of the NHLs 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. In memory of former @LAKings defenseman Gilles Marotte, who was born on June 7, 1945.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/E6WX6TkvEE
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 7, 2021
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 7, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings goaltender Ron Grahame, who was born on June 7, 1950.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Gu1PT2dQ8v
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 7, 2021
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 7, 2021
Happy birthday to Mark Yannetti, Director of Amateur Scouting for the @LAKings, who was born on June 7, 1971.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/JIWIc47sFv
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 7, 2021
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 7, 2021
On June 7, 1972, Bob Pulford was named head coach of the @LAKings. Pulford, who played with the #LAKings for two seasons, coached the team to a record of 178-150-68, and is the only coach in franchise history to win the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's Coach of the Year.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/OyzQRd8SCL
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 7, 2021
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 7, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Pavel Rosa, who was born on June 7, 1977.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/EzNvSbpnN0
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 7, 2021
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 7, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Milan Lucic, who was born on June 7, 1988.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/UjJEuiyn4v
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 7, 2021
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 7, 2021
On June 7, 1989, Wayne Gretzky became the first @LAKings player to win the Hart Trophy as the NHL's Most Valuable Player. In his first season with the #LAKings, Gretzky set a franchise record for most points in a season with 54 goals and 168 points in 78 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/aAOeUvvsiX
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 7, 2021
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 7, 2021
On June 7, 1993, Wayne Gretzky recorded his 40th point in the playoffs with an assist on Marty McSorley's power play goal with 4.6 seconds remaining in the second period. The @LAKings lost Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final 3-2 in overtime against the Canadiens.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Wfovl66eLH
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 7, 2021
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 7, 2021
On June 7, 2014, the @LAKings came back from a two-goal deficit to win their third consecutive playoff game in overtime. Dustin Brown scored in double OT for a 5-4 win against the New York Rangers, and gave the #LAKings a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/2Jn60nGv8C
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 7, 2021
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 7, 2021
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-522840723937225840-1’); });
Follow @mayorNHL
Note to webmasters/reporters: When recapping news or interviews from this site please remember to include a link to www.MayorsManor.com
https://mayorsmanor.com/2021/06/this...tory-june-7th/