1969–70 Los Angeles Kings season
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The 1969–70 Los Angeles Kings
season
was the third
ever for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League
. After qualifying for the playoffs in each of their first two seasons, under the direction of coach Red Kelly
(who left to take the Pittsburgh job), the Kings fell into the basement of the Western Division. The team also fired coach Hal Laycoe
after just 24 games. His replacement, Johnny Wilson
, did not fare much better, winning just nine of the remaining 52 games on the schedule.
with their first pick, 16th overall in the second round.
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Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
season
Season (sports)
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was the third
Los Angeles Kings seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Kings have completed in the NHL since their inception in 1967....
ever for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
. After qualifying for the playoffs in each of their first two seasons, under the direction of coach Red Kelly
Red Kelly
Leonard Patrick "Red" Kelly, CM is a retired Canadian ice hockey player in the NHL. He played on more Stanley Cup winning teams than any player who never played for the Montreal Canadiens, and is the only player to be part of two of the nine dynasties recognized by the NHL in its history...
(who left to take the Pittsburgh job), the Kings fell into the basement of the Western Division. The team also fired coach Hal Laycoe
Hal Laycoe
Harold Richardson Laycoe was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Laycoe started his National Hockey League career with the New York Rangers. He would also play with the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins. His playing career lasted from 1945 to 1956...
after just 24 games. His replacement, Johnny Wilson
Johnny Wilson (ice hockey)
John Edward Wilson was a professional ice hockey forward and head coach. He played with the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Black Hawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and New York Rangers, in the National Hockey League, scoring 332 points in 668 games...
, did not fare much better, winning just nine of the remaining 52 games on the schedule.
Offseason
In the Entry Draft, the Kings chose goaltender Dale HogansonDale Hoganson
Dale Gordon Hoganson is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 344 games in the National Hockey League and 378 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, Quebec Nordiques, and Birmingham Bulls...
with their first pick, 16th overall in the second round.
Regular season
The Kings endured some long stretches of futility during the 1969-70 season:- From January 29 through March 5, they went 17 straight games without a victory (0-13-4)
- From November 8 through November 29, they went 10 straight games without a victory (0-9-1)
- From January 11 through January 25, and again from January 29 through February 15, they lost 8 straight games
- From January 11 through February 15, they suffered 11 consecutive road losses.
- Their only two victories away from home all season were: December 2 (4-3 at Oakland) and January 10 (6-4 at MinnesotaMinnesota North StarsThe Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white...
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Schedule and results
| 1969-70 Game Log | |
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Playoffs
- After reaching the post-season in their first two seasons, the Kings failed to make the playoffs in 1969-70.
Player stats
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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| Ross Lonsberry Ross Lonsberry David Ross Lonsberry is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins... |
76 | 20 | 22 | 42 | 118 |
| Eddie Joyal Eddie Joyal Edward Abel "Jet" Joyal is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, and Philadelphia Flyers... |
59 | 18 | 22 | 40 | 8 |
| Butch Goring Butch Goring Robert "Butch" Goring is a retired Canadian ice hockey player. He played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders and Boston Bruins. He is a four-time Stanley Cup winner with the Islanders. Since retiring as a player he has served as head coach of... |
59 | 13 | 23 | 36 | 8 |
| Eddie Shack Eddie Shack Edward Steven Phillip Shack , also known by the nicknames "The Entertainer" and "The Nose" is a retired Canadian hockey player who played for six National Hockey League teams from 1959 to 1975,Shack was born in Sudbury, Ontario... |
73 | 22 | 12 | 34 | 113 |
| Bill Flett Bill Flett William Mayer "Cowboy" Flett was a professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Atlanta Flames and Edmonton Oilers.-Playing career:Flett began his career with the Melville Millionaires of the SJHL... |
69 | 14 | 18 | 32 | 70 |
| Leon Rochefort Leon Rochefort Leon Joseph Fernand Rochefort is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centerman who spent 15 seasons in the National Hockey League for seven clubs... |
76 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 14 |
| Jimmy Peters, Jr. Jimmy Peters, Jr. James Stephen Peters, Jr. is a retired Canadian ice hockey left wing who played 309 games in the National Hockey League.... |
74 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 10 |
| Ted Irvine Ted Irvine Edward Amos Irvine is a former NHL hockey player.- Career :Irvine was a left winger. He amassed a total of 331 points in 774 games played over a 15 year professional career. In his NHL career, Irvine played for the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers and St... |
58 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 10 |
| Phil “Skip” Krake Skip Krake Phillip Gordon "Skip" Krake is a former professional ice hockey centre. He played in the National Hockey League with the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, and Buffalo Sabres... |
58 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 86 |
| Bob Wall | 70 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 26 |
| Bill White Bill White (hockey) William Earl White is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach. White was one of the most notable defensive defencemen of the 1970s.- Playing career :... |
40 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 21 |
| Dick Duff Dick Duff Terrence Richard "Dick" Duff was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 18 seasons for the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, and New York Rangers in the National Hockey League . He also served as head coach of the Leafs for part of the... |
32 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 8 |
| Dennis Hextall Dennis Hextall Dennis Hextall is a former professional hockey forward who spent most of his career with the Minnesota North Stars and Detroit Red Wings... |
28 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 40 |
| Larry Cahan Larry Cahan Lawrence Louis Henry "Hank" Cahan , nicknamed Hank, was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in several Canadian and U.S... |
70 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 52 |
| Mike Corrigan Mike Corrigan Michael Douglas Corrigan is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played 594 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks, and Pittsburgh Penguins... |
36 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30 |
| Matt Ravlich Matt Ravlich Matthew Joseph Ravlich is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Ravlich started his National Hockey League career with the Boston Bruins. He would also play with the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Black Hawks, and Los Angeles Kings. His career would last from 1963 to 1973.-External links:*... |
21 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 34 |
| Dale Rolfe Dale Rolfe Dale Roland Carl Rolfe is a former ice hockey defenceman. He spent his junior career with the Barrie Flyers through the 1956–57 and 1959–60 seasons... |
55 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 77 |
| Bryan Campbell Bryan Campbell Bryan Campbell is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played 260 games in the National Hockey League and 433 games in the World Hockey Association... |
31 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Dale Hoganson Dale Hoganson Dale Gordon Hoganson is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 344 games in the National Hockey League and 378 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, Quebec Nordiques, and Birmingham Bulls... |
49 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 37 |
| Brent Hughes Brent Hughes (ice hockey b. 1943) Brent Hughes is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He played in the NHL for the Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings, and Kansas City Scouts... |
52 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 108 |
| Real Lemieux Real Lemieux Réal "Frenchy" Lemieux is a former ice hockey right wing. He played in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres.... |
18 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Gilles Marotte Gilles Marotte Jean Gilles Marotte was a Canadian defenceman in the National Hockey League with the Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues.... |
21 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 32 |
| Howie Hughes Howie Hughes Howard Duncan Hughes is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 168 games in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings.-Awards and achievements:... |
21 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Garry Monahan Garry Monahan Garry Michael Monahan is a retired Canadian professional hockey player who played 12 seasons in the National Hockey League.- Playing career :... |
21 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| Juha Widing Juha Widing Juha Markku "Whitey, Flying Finn" Widing was a professional ice hockey centre who was the third Finnish-born player to play in the National Hockey League... |
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Jacques Lemieux Jacques Lemieux Jacques Leonard Lemieux is a professional ice hockey player who played for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League.-External links:... |
3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jim Stanfield Jim Stanfield James Boviard Stanfield was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Born in Dixie, Ontario, he played in 7 NHL games for the Los Angeles Kings in parts of three seasons.-External links:... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gary Croteau Gary Croteau Gary "Crow" Croteau is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward, most notably with the Colorado Rockies of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:After a dominant collegiate hockey career at St... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
Note: GP = Games played; MIN = Minutes; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average| Player | GP | MIN | W | L | T | SO | GAA |
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| Denis DeJordy Denis DeJordy Denis Emile DeJordy , is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played goal for four NHL teams, most notably the Chicago Black Hawks.-Playing career:... |
21 | 1147 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 3.24 |
| Gerry Desjardins Gerry Desjardins Gerard Ferdinand Desjardins is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings, Chicago Black Hawks, New York Islanders, and Buffalo Sabres, and also played one season in the World Hockey Association.- References :... |
43 | 2453 | 7 | 29 | 5 | 3 | 3.89 |
| Wayne Rutledge Wayne Rutledge Wayne Alvin Rutledge was a goaltender in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings and completed his career in the World Hockey Association.... |
20 | 960 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 4.25 |
Transactions
- May 14, 1969 – Acquired Ross LonsberryRoss LonsberryDavid Ross Lonsberry is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins...
and Eddie ShackEddie ShackEdward Steven Phillip Shack , also known by the nicknames "The Entertainer" and "The Nose" is a retired Canadian hockey player who played for six National Hockey League teams from 1959 to 1975,Shack was born in Sudbury, Ontario...
from BostonBoston BruinsThe Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
for Ken Turlik and first round draft choices in both the 1971 and 1973 NHL Entry DraftNHL Entry DraftThe NHL Entry Draft is an annual meeting in which every franchise of the National Hockey League systematically select the rights to available amateur ice hockey players who meet draft eligibility requirements...
s. - June 9, 1969 – Acquired Dennis HextallDennis HextallDennis Hextall is a former professional hockey forward who spent most of his career with the Minnesota North Stars and Detroit Red Wings...
and Leon RochefortLeon RochefortLeon Joseph Fernand Rochefort is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centerman who spent 15 seasons in the National Hockey League for seven clubs...
from New YorkNew York RangersThe New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
for Real LemieuxReal LemieuxRéal "Frenchy" Lemieux is a former ice hockey right wing. He played in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres.... - September 1, 1969 – Acquired Roger CoteRoger CôtéRoger Côté is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 155 games in the World Hockey Association for the Edmonton Oilers and Indianapolis Racers.-External links:...
from Phoenix Roadrunners (WHL) for Jim MurrayJim Murray (ice hockey)James Arnold Murray is a former professional ice hockey defenceman, who played 30 games in the National Hockey League with the Los Angeles Kings...
. - January 24, 1970 – Acquired Dick DuffDick DuffTerrence Richard "Dick" Duff was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 18 seasons for the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, and New York Rangers in the National Hockey League . He also served as head coach of the Leafs for part of the...
from MontrealMontreal CanadiensThe Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
for Dennis HextallDennis HextallDennis Hextall is a former professional hockey forward who spent most of his career with the Minnesota North Stars and Detroit Red Wings...
. - February 20, 1970 – Acquired Brian GibbonsBrian Gibbons (ice hockey)Brian Gibbons is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played in 226 games in the World Hockey Association.-External links:...
, Garry MonahanGarry MonahanGarry Michael Monahan is a retired Canadian professional hockey player who played 12 seasons in the National Hockey League.- Playing career :...
and Matt RavlichMatt RavlichMatthew Joseph Ravlich is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Ravlich started his National Hockey League career with the Boston Bruins. He would also play with the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Black Hawks, and Los Angeles Kings. His career would last from 1963 to 1973.-External links:*...
from DetroitDetroit Red WingsThe Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
for Gary CroteauGary CroteauGary "Crow" Croteau is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward, most notably with the Colorado Rockies of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:After a dominant collegiate hockey career at St...
, Larry JohnstonLarry Johnston (ice hockey)Larry Roy Johnston is a former professional ice hockey defenceman who played for over 14 years in 7 different hockey leagues...
and Dale RolfeDale RolfeDale Roland Carl Rolfe is a former ice hockey defenceman. He spent his junior career with the Barrie Flyers through the 1956–57 and 1959–60 seasons...
. - February 20, 1970 – Acquired Denis DeJordyDenis DeJordyDenis Emile DeJordy , is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played goal for four NHL teams, most notably the Chicago Black Hawks.-Playing career:...
, Gilles MarotteGilles MarotteJean Gilles Marotte was a Canadian defenceman in the National Hockey League with the Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues....
and Jim StanfieldJim StanfieldJames Boviard Stanfield was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Born in Dixie, Ontario, he played in 7 NHL games for the Los Angeles Kings in parts of three seasons.-External links:...
from Chicago for Bryan CampbellBryan CampbellBryan Campbell is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played 260 games in the National Hockey League and 433 games in the World Hockey Association...
, Gerry DesjardinsGerry DesjardinsGerard Ferdinand Desjardins is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings, Chicago Black Hawks, New York Islanders, and Buffalo Sabres, and also played one season in the World Hockey Association.- References :...
and Bill White. - February 28, 1970 – Acquired Real LemieuxReal LemieuxRéal "Frenchy" Lemieux is a former ice hockey right wing. He played in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres....
and Juha WidingJuha WidingJuha Markku "Whitey, Flying Finn" Widing was a professional ice hockey centre who was the third Finnish-born player to play in the National Hockey League...
from New YorkNew York RangersThe New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
for Ted IrvineTed IrvineEdward Amos Irvine is a former NHL hockey player.- Career :Irvine was a left winger. He amassed a total of 331 points in 774 games played over a 15 year professional career. In his NHL career, Irvine played for the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers and St...
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Draft picks
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| 2 | 16 | Dale Hoganson Dale Hoganson Dale Gordon Hoganson is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 344 games in the National Hockey League and 378 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, Quebec Nordiques, and Birmingham Bulls... |
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| 3 | 27 | Gregg Boddy Gregg Boddy Gregg Allan Boddy is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who spent five seasons in the National Hockey League between 1971 and 1976, and also played briefly in the World Hockey Association... |
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| 4 | 39 | Bruce Landon Bruce Landon Bruce Landon is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender who is the longtime general manager and owner of the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League.- Playing career :... |
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| 5 | 51 | Butch Goring Butch Goring Robert "Butch" Goring is a retired Canadian ice hockey player. He played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders and Boston Bruins. He is a four-time Stanley Cup winner with the Islanders. Since retiring as a player he has served as head coach of... |
- NOTE: Back before 1979, the amateur draft was held with varying rules and procedures. In 1969, teams only needed to select as many player as they wanted to, which is why there were only four Kings players drafted.
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