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Johnny Park Indoor Parking Services and LA Kings

When you think of Los Angeles chances are you don’t think of ice rinks and winter sports, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find them here! If you’re looking to enjoy some serious winter sport during your upcoming Los Angeles vacation, look no further than the Staples Center and the Los Angeles Kings Professional National Hockey League team! A member of the league since the 1967 expansion season, the Los Angeles Kings have continued to impress audiences with their on-ice athleticism, competing in high-skills match-ups all around the country. Although the Kings have yet to win a Stanley Cup, they are still one of the leagues most dominate contenders, fielding players like Rob Blake, Dave Lewis, Mike Murphy and Wayne Gretzky. Since the league resumed play for the 2005/2006 season, the Kings have been better than ever, challenging for one of the top spots in the Western Conference. Will they come out on top this season? Stay tuned during your upcoming vacation to Los Angeles to find out!

The Kings Three Eras

“The Forum Blue and Gold”

When the Kings first started their run in the NHL they were known as the “Forum Blue and Gold” hosting all of their home games at the Los Angeles Forum. The Kings would call the Forum home for the next 32 seasons, attracting thousands of loyal fans each season a s players like Billy “Cowboy” Flett and Eddie “The Jet” Joyal took to the ice ever night. In their first season the Kings finished a respectable second place in their division, trailing the dominant Philadelphia Flyers by just one point. By the 1970’s the Los Angeles Kings were becoming a popular household name in Los Angeles, as interest in hockey began to sweep the sunny beaches of California. Big management changes allowed the Kings to refocus during the following seasons acquiring major players like defenseman Bob Pulford and center Marcel Dionne. By 1979 the Kings boasted one of the NHL’s highest scoring line combinations ever, starting Dionne alongside Charlie Simmer and Dave Taylor.

“The Black and White Era”

During the late ‘80’s the Kings became what many LAX parking customers deemed and overnight cup contender, acquiring one of the leagues hottest up-and-coming superstars, Wayne Gretzky. In his first season with the team, The Great One helped lead the team to one of their most successful seasons, scoring 168 points, 54 goals and 114 assists, placing his team in second place in the Smythe Division. Gretzky would later lead the team to their first Division title in franchise history during the 1990-1991 season. The team would quickly progress to the top of the league leader board during the early ‘90’s making it all the way to the Stanley Cup finals in 1992-1993 where the y would eventually be beaten by the well-rested Montreal Canadiens. The most recent

The Staples Center Era

The late 1990’s proved to be a rebuilding stage for the Los Angeles Kings as they were forced t let Gretzky go, acquiring players like Craig Johnson, Patrice Tardif and Roman Vopat from the St. Louis Blues. The Kings also made a literal move during the late ‘90’s taking their franchise to downtown Los Angeles and the newly built Staples Center Arena. Since then the team has gone on to build up some intense momentum, finishing third in the Pacific Conference during the last three seasons of play. This season could be the year that the Kings finally get their crown, so don’t forget to call ahead and reserve your Staples Center home game tickets today!

If you would like to learn more about the Los Angeles Kings and their upcoming season, please feel free to log onto their official website once you’ve reserved your LAX parking spot with Johnny Parks LAX Parking. www.LAKings.com has all the latest news and player information, as well as schedule changes and ticket discounts. Johnny Parks LAX parking is located just minutes away from the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, so don’t miss your chance to drop in and cheer on the home team today!

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