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Today in Hockey History: Nov. 16

Matthew Zator | November 16, 2022

Nov. 16 has seen quite a few memorable moments in NHL history, including an “Original 6” franchise taking the ice for the first time. This was also a significant date…

Categories Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Ducks History, Flames History, Hockey History, Kings History, Rangers History, Red Wings History, Sharks History

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 8

Matthew Zator | September 8, 2022

One of the legends of the NHL announced his retirement on this date, but he wasn’t able to stay off the ice very long. This date also saw two Hockey…

Categories Column, Ducks History, Hockey History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 8

Matthew Zator | August 9, 2022

Aug. 8 hasn’t traditionally been a busy day when it comes to hockey. Having said that, it did see a few new captains named and an under-the-radar signing by the…

Categories Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 8

Matthew Zator | August 8, 2022

Aug. 8 is a bittersweet day in National Hockey League history as the hockey world lost one of its greatest players on this date. There were also a pair of…

Categories Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Red Wings History

Kings’ 5 Best Goalie Tandems

Dave Thorpe | July 31, 2020

The Los Angeles Kings have had game-changing goalkeepers in the team’s history, including Rogie Vachon, Kelly Hrudey and Jonathan Quick. But who came closest to mastering the dubious act of…

Categories Kings Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Top 3 All-Time Kings Goalies

Eric Roberts | March 26, 2018

It has been a season of celebration across the National Hockey League. The league has celebrated 100 years of existence with several Centennial Celebrations at various points of the 2016-17…

Categories Archives, Kings Goaltending, Kings History, Los Angeles Kings

Hall of Fame Inducts Surprising Class of 2016 featuring Lindros, Makarov, Quinn, Vachon

Dustin L. Nelson | June 27, 2016

The Hockey Hall of Fame announced the class of 2016 Monday. Eric Lindros, Sergei Makarov, Pat Quinn and Rogie Vachon will receive one of hockey’s highest honors this fall. Meet…

Categories Hockey History, News, Trending

Book Review: Hockey Card Stories by Ken Reid

Mario Boucher | November 5, 2014

It’s impossible to read Ken Reid’s new book “Hockey Card Stories” and not be taken back in time. History of the Game Through Cards An easy and thoroughly enjoyable read,…

Categories Collecting Hockey, Hockey Books

The Most Underrated Kings Goalie of All Time

Sheng Peng | September 6, 2014

See our picks for most underrated Kings forwards of all time here >>> See our picks for most underrated Kings defensemen of all time here >>> Here’s a few guidelines…

Categories Hockey History, Los Angeles Kings

LA Kings Championship Parade: Who Should Have Been Here?

Sheng Peng | June 18, 2014

Los Angeles Kings fans were so used to losing. So this chatter about a prospective dynasty—dynasty?!—is as startling as say, going from being a janitor to joining the Justice League. We…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Why I’m Sad Jonathan Quick Isn’t “Elite”

Sheng Peng | April 28, 2014

Jonathan Quick is not among the elite goalies in the NHL right now. This wasn’t a conclusion happened upon last week when he surrendered 16 goals—the most he’s ever given…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Musings of a 36-Year Los Angeles Kings Fan

Walter McLaughlin | May 27, 2012

Not long after Al Gore invented the internet, I started listening to Los Angeles Kings games on a red transistor radio. The mid-70’s were tumultuous times. Gerald Ford had just…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils

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