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The Los Angeles Kings joined the NHL as part of the league’s 1967 Expansion and were owned by Jack Kent Cooke, who also owned the LA Lakers. The Kings didn’t find consistent success until the 1970s and early 1980s when they were led by the Triple Crown Line, one of the most successful lines in NHL history. In 1988, the Kings sent shockwaves throughout the sports world when they traded for Wayne Gretzky, which eventually led to the team’s first Stanley Cup Final appearance in 1993 and helped hockey establish roots in California. Gretzky was eventually traded to the Blues in 1996, which set the franchise back. However, in the 2010s, they rebounded and won Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014. 

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 8

A lot of names that you would see while touring the Hockey Hall of Fame had big moments on Jan. 8. A pair of all-time greats made their National Hockey League debuts, some impressive streaks were extended, and the year 2000 gave us quite the evening on this date. Let’s fire up our daily hockey time machine and take a trip back. Big Bird’s Big Day Hall of Fame defenseman Larry Robinson played 1,384 games during his 20-season NHL career. He suited up for the first time on Jan. 8. 1973, in the Montreal Canadiens 3-3 tie with the Minnesota…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 7

Jan. 7 has been a very busy day in both Philadelphia and Los Angeles throughout the history of the National Hockey League. There were also plenty of all-time greats who reached personal milestones and had big performances. Once again, it is time for a daily trip back through the years of hockey memories. Historic Day in Philadelphia Bernie Parent recorded his 54th and final career shutout on Jan. 7, 1979, when the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-0. He retired at the end of this season with 271 wins, two Vezina Trophy wins, and won the Conn Smythe…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 6

Jan. 6 has not been the busiest of dates in the National Hockey League history, but there are still plenty of moments to look back on. The number 1,000 was big on this date, and the men between the pipes dominated. Let’s fire up the hockey time machine and begin our daily journey through the decades. A Grand Ole Time George Armstrong played in the 1,000th game of his NHL career on Jan. 6, 1968, and picked up an assist in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 3-3 tie with the Boston Bruins. He became the 12th player in league history to…

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What year were the Los Angeles Kings founded?

The Los Angeles Kings joined the NHL as part of the league’s 1967 Expansion.

When did the Los Angeles Kings play their first game?

The Kings played their first game on Oct. 14, 1967, against the Philadelphia Flyers, which they won 4-2.

Who is the current head coach of the Los Angeles Kings?

Jim Hiller is the current head coach of the Los Angeles Kings.