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The Los Angeles Kings are a National Hockey League team based in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Founded: 1967
- Arena: Staples Center
- Uniform colors: Purple black and silver
- Logo design: A silver crown outlined in purple
- Stanley Cups won:
1 Franchise history
The Pacific Coast Hockey League had many teams in the southern California area, and minor pro hockey found success there. However, the lack of a major arena in the area was the main factor in the NHL's decision to not expand to Los Angeles. When the PCHL threatened to turn itself into a major league and compete for the Stanley Cup, the Canadian enterpreneur Jack Kent Cooke paid the NHL $2 million to form a new team in Los Angeles, as part of the Expansion six. As for the arena, Cooke stated that the new team would play in "the most beautiful arena in the world". True to his word, the first home of the Kings, the "Fabulous Forum" in Inglewood, California, opened to rave reviews.
Although the Kings were initially very successful, largely due to a very weak Western Division, the Kings would be plagued by mismanagement, finishing lower than state rivals (and perennial doormats) the California Seals in one season. Although the Kings would return to contend for a playoff spot, they still lacked a star player. Enter Marcel Dionne.
2 Players of Note
Hall of FamersThe Hockey Hall of Fame is in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; it is devoted to ice hockey rather than the field variety of the game. It was founded in 1943 but no building was built until 1961 when a hall was opened on the grounds of the Canadian National Exhib:
- Wayne GretzkyWayne Douglas Gretzky (born January 26, 1961) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Born in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, he is known as "The Great One," and considered by many to be the best player of all time. Early Years Taught by his father, Wa
- Marcel Dionne
- Larry Robinson
- Jari Kurri
- Larry Murphy
Current stars:
Not to be forgotten:
Retired Numbers:
3 Team Records
3.1 Most Goals, Single Season
- Bernie Nicholls, 1988-89: 70
