It was so exciting to have the Kings win the Stanley Cup. Best. Moment. Ever. Then as the hockey season came to an end, the lockout began and seemed to drag on forever. Forever. But that too came to an end and now its time for the season to begin. I was so excited just to go to the open practice at Staples to see the players. And then…. Shaun surprised me with the best gift ever. Tickets to the Kings season opener which includes the banner raising and ring ceremony!
So we arrived early to Staples and LA Live. We enjoyed the view we had of the Stanley Cup sitting in the middle of the LA Live Ice Rink, watched as it was taken into Staples before the game, and then headed inside to enjoy the game.
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| The Stanley Cup. Center Ice at LA Live. |
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| As close as we will probably get to the Stanley Cup this year. One Day though… One day. |
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| Phil Pritchard, the Keeper of the Cup. |
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| The Kings come out for their warm ups before the Ring and Banner Ceremony. |
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| The captains carry the new banner, brought out by the family of one of the Newtown Connecticut victims, and bring it over for it to be raised. |
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| Raising the Banner… Very cool. |
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| So excited to see the Stanley Cup banner hanging from the rafters. |
The Kings didn’t win the opener against Chicago, but it was still a great day. We were proud Kings fans who had the chance to see the banner being raised and enjoy it all surrounded by fans who were just as proud and excited to be there. It was a great day and one that I am sure Shaun and I will never forget. Here is to a new year and maybe another great celebration at the end. Who knows!
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