((HT: NHL on NBCSN))
The HQ came across a great article during our Stanley Cup Final coverage that Bruce Arthur of the Toronto Star wrote about LA Kings head coach Darryl Sutter and just how much we don't know about him.
We all see the Popovichian-Belichickian press conference glibness which is good for quick quotes and a laugh. But Arthur let us in on the huge heart the coach has for family and for others- specifically those who have Down's Syndrome like his son Chris.
But Chris is family to the Kings players and he was a part of Anze Kopitar's post-game interview last night...
As he should...
Well said, young man, well said...
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Showing posts with label Stanley Cup Champions. Show all posts
Saturday, June 14, 2014
ICYMI: The LA Kings Might Have Won The Stanley Cup in 2 OT's
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I'm quite honestly surprised Brother Jon hasn't gushed all over this story...but then again as a life-long, devoted Kings fan, he may still be celebrating.
The Los Angeles Kings won their 2nd Stanley Cup Title in 3-years Friday night with a 3-2 win in Double Overtime over the New York Rangers, the game was played in L.A.
The win gave the Kings a 4-1 series win over the Rangers and while it looked on the surface like a Kings runaway, the series was much closer than it looked.
Defenseman Alec Martinez dropped in a rebounded shot at the 14:43 mark of the 2nd OT and becomes a hero in NHL annals. It was Martinez, who had an overtime game winner in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals vs. the Chicago Blackhawks.
Needless to say, without Martinez's heroics, we may not be having this conversation.
The Kings Justin Williams walked away with the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP and it was well deserved,
Your highlights from NHL.com:
UPDATE: Yes, Brother Jon was celebrating quite well...
I'm quite honestly surprised Brother Jon hasn't gushed all over this story...but then again as a life-long, devoted Kings fan, he may still be celebrating.
The Los Angeles Kings won their 2nd Stanley Cup Title in 3-years Friday night with a 3-2 win in Double Overtime over the New York Rangers, the game was played in L.A.
The win gave the Kings a 4-1 series win over the Rangers and while it looked on the surface like a Kings runaway, the series was much closer than it looked.
Defenseman Alec Martinez dropped in a rebounded shot at the 14:43 mark of the 2nd OT and becomes a hero in NHL annals. It was Martinez, who had an overtime game winner in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals vs. the Chicago Blackhawks.
Needless to say, without Martinez's heroics, we may not be having this conversation.
The Kings Justin Williams walked away with the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP and it was well deserved,
Your highlights from NHL.com:
UPDATE: Yes, Brother Jon was celebrating quite well...
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Stanley Cup Arrives In Chicago, It's Party On Chicago.
Early Tuesday morning Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews dropped by Harry Caray's Restaurant with the Stanley Cup.
The Stanley Cup arrived in O'Hare International Airport at 4:20am Tuesday morning.
And of course the party began in the Windy City including this shirtless dude who no doubt was feeling no pain.
The Stanley Cup arrived in O'Hare International Airport at 4:20am Tuesday morning.
And of course the party began in the Windy City including this shirtless dude who no doubt was feeling no pain.
Andrew Shaw's Scary Turned F-ing Awesome Night At Game 6 Of The Stanley Cup Finals: From Taking A Puck In The Face To Raising The Cup
What a night for the Chicago Blackhawks and in particularly Andrew Shaw.
Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Boston began for Shaw experiencing a hockey players worst nightmare, taking a puck to the face.
A few hours later Shaw was on the ice skating with the Stanley Cup and to him is was f-ing awesome.
Here's the clean version.
And here's Doc Emrick trying to drown out the F-bombs.
That my friends is a hockey player defined.
Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Boston began for Shaw experiencing a hockey players worst nightmare, taking a puck to the face.
A few hours later Shaw was on the ice skating with the Stanley Cup and to him is was f-ing awesome.
Here's the clean version.
And here's Doc Emrick trying to drown out the F-bombs.
That my friends is a hockey player defined.
Dave Bolland Is No Andrew Shaw
((HT: CBC/NHL))
While the HQ knows that Andrew Shaw, probably, set the modern day record for post-game celebratory cussing while Doc Emrick was trying to cover it over with monologue and the audio guy for NBC let it ride last night...
Not to be outdone, Dave Bolland got excited while talking to Scott Oake...
Carry on... and congrats to the Blackhawks... even if they did beat the Kings to get there...
Said the Kings fan on staff...
If someone posts the Shaw outburst while he was bleeding the blood of elation onto the sweater of celebration, you'll see it...
While the HQ knows that Andrew Shaw, probably, set the modern day record for post-game celebratory cussing while Doc Emrick was trying to cover it over with monologue and the audio guy for NBC let it ride last night...
Not to be outdone, Dave Bolland got excited while talking to Scott Oake...
Carry on... and congrats to the Blackhawks... even if they did beat the Kings to get there...
Said the Kings fan on staff...
If someone posts the Shaw outburst while he was bleeding the blood of elation onto the sweater of celebration, you'll see it...
Sunday, June 2, 2013
No Respect: The LA Kings Not Recognized By Yahoo Sports
((@lakings))Really?
Last year it was one of the Los Angeles area TV stations misidentifying their own hockey team--in the Sports segment.
And today it's the copy editors at Yahoo Sports.
Check out the screengrab pictured on your right.
Look at it real closely.
What team doesn't fit with the others? (Hint: Their basketball season has long ended)
Who says winning a Stanley Cup Title earns you respect?
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