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Stanley Cup Champions Parade and Rally

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So I am on a high… a hockey high. Not only did the LA Kings win the Stanley Cup, Shaun and I were able to attend the Championship parade and rally today! I was supposed to be a surprise to me, but once again… I ruined it. Neither of us were able to obtain our free tickets when they became available to the general public so in my desperation I started asking anyone and everyone. To my surprise, my friend Hilary had two spare tickets and I started orchestrating how I would get them. Shaun finally had to call me and fess up to the surprise before I compromised someones tickets! Needless to say, Shaun used his powers and we were able to get tickets.
Loving it, although I think it needs to be changed now so that is says Stanley Cup Champions!

All of the rally ticket holders gathered inside LA Live Plaza. I didn’t have a chance at seeing the players but I was still excited! Then again over 200,000 people attended the parade so I am sure a lot of people couldn’t see what was going on. It was still exciting and you could feel all of the amazing excitement and energy.

The first players bus turned into the plaza… I only knew because people were cheering really loud and trying to take pictures.

And then next thing I knew… it was raining streamers and confetti!

Despite not being able to see the players, I could hear Matt Greene giving a nice speech and thank you to all of the fans. You are so very welcome Matt Greene! And Thank You for helping the Kings get that beautiful cup!

AEG is going to have to do a bit of house cleaning to make room for a few new banners. I really really want to be at the first home game of the season to see them raise the banners. I don’t know how but I will get those tickets!

Our view from the premier section… watching the game 6 on the big screen, waiting for the players to come out.

All of the players, coaches, trainers, Luc Robataille, the Conn Smythe trophy and the Stanley Cup. Boy its so sparkly!

After today I am on a huge high and I am not sure I will be able to come down until maybe the season begins in October. Even then I am sure I will still be dancing in the clouds. And to make it even better, I was in the same building as the Stanley Cup. Oh it was so pretty!

A Few More Stanley Cup Video Clips

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The following are videos from the Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. The first are highlights from NBC’s coverage of all of the goals as well as the presentation of the Conn Smythe Trophy and of course the Stanley Cup! The second video is of Head Coach Darryl Sutter and Goalie and MVP Jonathan Quick doing a press conference, but someone else takes over. Its too cute and its fun to see this side of the players now that the stress is gone!

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THE KINGS WIN THE STANLEY CUP!!!!!

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Its been a bit since my last post. But we have been busy first with the Finals and now the fact that…. 

THE KINGS WON THE STANLEY CUP!!! THE KINGS ARE THE STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!!!

I don’t think I can say it enough! I still don’t believe it and neither does Shaun. What a surreal moment. I know we both wish would could have actually been at the game but I will take seeing it live on TV. I think our heads are still up in the clouds but I don’t mind… 
THE KINGS WON THE STANLEY CUP!

Below is a video of the final moments of Game 6 being called by Nick Nickson. I cried again when I heard this. For those who don’t know, Nick Nickson and Daryl Evans do the radio calling of the game. Bob Miller and Jim Fox do the TV announcing but because of TV contracts did not get to do so. Bummer… but we still enjoyed watching the win and its been said that Bob and Jim did call the game and it may be synced up with the game for the fans. Fingers crossed!

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 I am sure there will be more clips to follow but until then…

THE KINGS ARE THE STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!!!

The Los Angeles Kings Sweep Round 2

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Yep, you read that correctly.  The Los Angeles Kings sweep Round 2 against the St. Louis Blues!  That means they are on to the Western Conference Finals.  Their opponent has yet to be determined but it looks like it could be the Phoenix Coyotes. They might have that answer tomorrow night… we shall see! This means that the Kings have taken down the #1 and the #2 seed in the West.  Pretty big accomplishment of you ask me.  Now I cannot wait until the conference finals begin. Here is to hoping that they will play in the Stanley Cup Finals!

During the playoffs the LA media in all of their intelligence and glory made just a few mistakes.  Like posting the logo on news broadcasts for the Sacramento Kings instead of the LA Kings. They also seem to think that our star defense-man, #8 Drew Doughty is actually named Brad Doty and that one of the star forwards, Anze Kopitar is called Kopidor. Gotta love the media these days.  Learn your sports teams if you intend to report on them! Luckily the Kings PR has created a handy cheat sheet.  Take a look and enjoy!  I know I got a kick out of it!

The Kings Are on to Round 2 of the Playoffs!

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We were at my friend Leslie’s wedding when we heard the news via Twitter and NHL Network. The Los Angeles Kings had won in OT against the Vancouver Canucks! Thanks to Jarett Stoll and his beautiful goal the Kings will advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It has been far too long since the Kings made it past the first round. Needless to say, Shaun and I were thrilled and it added to the already wonderful night we were having.
As the evening at the wedding wore down, we took off and headed home. Shaun had to work the following morning and wanted to get to bed. However, as we drove home we started to recieve tweets from Bailey, the Kings mascot, about heading to the airport to greet the Kings as they landed at LAX. Shaun and I barely had to think twice.  Luckily Grandma Zoe was willing to stay the night, so we headed home, quickly changed clothes and then headed down to LAX.
Fans wait for the Kings to land at LAX

Even though its late, Shaun and I are happy to be at LAX to welcome home our team.

Bailey making his rounds, heckling the airport police and getting the crowd  even more excited then it already was before the team landed.

Very excited to get a picture with Bailey. Abby loves seeing him so I know she will love this picture.

The crowd was pretty big considering the time and the location. It was very impromptu so even the airport police were overwhelmed. The next thing we knew police cars with K-9 units began to arrive. Like everyone around us kept saying… “Geez, you would think we were Lakers fans”. The police were ok with us once they realized that we weren’t there to cause trouble. When the plane landed, the players headed to their cars and drove past a long line of excited fans. Most waved and smiled as they made their way through the crowd. Former players and staff members like Bernie Nichols stopped and gave high fives and shook hands with fans. While no one stopped for pictures or autographs, the smiles on their faces showed us how they appreciated the support. It was a fun night and it was great to be a part of Kings history.

The video below, shows a bit from that night.  You can see us twice!  Very cool if you ask me. Now that Vancouver is out the Kings move on to Round 2 to play the St. Louis Blues. Cant wait to see how this Round turns out. Hopefully it will mean the Kings move on to the Western Conference Finals, but only time will tell!

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