August 8 Significant Moments in NHL History: Los Angeles Kings, Atlanta Flames, and Toronto Maple Leaf
Key points:
- On August 8, 1977, the Los Angeles Kings signed free-agent forward Charlie Simmer, who later became a key player for the team.
- August 8, 1972, marked the announcement of Keith McCreary as the first captain of the Atlanta Flames.
- Wendel Clark became the 15th team captain in Toronto Maple Leafs' history on August 8, 1991.
On August 8th, not much historically happens in hockey, but there were a few significant events. The Los Angeles Kings made an under-the-radar signing in 1977 that would become huge in the ’79-’80 season. On the same day in 1972, the Atlanta Flames named their first captain, Keith McCreary. Wendel Clark became the 15th team captain in Toronto Maple Leafs history in 1991. Several notable players were also born on August 8th, including Bill Gadsby and Ken Dryden, who both became Hockey Hall of Famers.
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