#LAKings This Date in LA Kings History: July 9th (MayorsManor)
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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 Red Kelly, the first head coach in @LAKings' history, who was born on July 9, 1927.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/FEzweDmcUp
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 9, 2021
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 9, 2021
On July 9, 2002, the @LAKings signed Cristobal Huet, the first French goaltender in NHL history, to a two-year contract. Huet, who was drafted 214th overall by the #LAKings in 2001, posted a 14-20-11 record, with a 2.42 goals against average and .908 save percentage.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/hjmkaDIXYJ
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 9, 2021
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 9, 2021
On July 9, 2004, the @LAKings re-signed Lubomir Visnovsky to a four-year, $9 million contract. In 2005-06, Visnovsky became the first defenseman in #LAKings' history to lead the team in scoring with 67 points in 80 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/MNF8aSxp4H
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 9, 2021
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 9, 2021
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