Here’s how things went in today’s rookie game between the Kings and Phoenix Coyotes, in which the Kings got a late power-play goal and won 4-3.
FIRST PERIOD
In goal: It’s the Kings’ Martin Jones against Phoenix’s Louis Domingue.
Kings 1, Phoenix 0: The Kings scored the first play on a possession play going into the offensive zone, and a sharp shot from the slot. Jordan Weal got the goal, with an assist to Pierre Durepos, 3:55 into the game.
Kings 2, Phoenix 0: The Kings took a two-goal lead just 42 seconds later, as Linden Vey took a pass from Brandon Kozun and scored on a wrist shot from the left side, 4:37 into the period.
Kings 3, Phoenix 0: The Kings took advantage of a double-minor high-sticking penalty with a power-play goal 18:23 into the period. Jordan Nolan went to the net and tapped home a pass from the right boards from Brandon Kozun. Linden Vey also got an assist.
Kings 3, Phoenix 1: The Coyotes got on the board just 31 seconds after the Kings’ third goal. Darian Dziurzynski scored at the 18:54 mark, with assists to Ethan Werek and Kale Kessy.
End of period: The Kings went 1-for-3 on the power play. The Coyotes did not have a power play. Shots were 15-3 in favor of the Kings.
SECOND PERIOD
In goal: It remains Jones vs. Domingue.
End of period: The first goal-free period of the rookie tournament is in the books. The Kings went 0-for-3 on the power play in the period — they had a seven-second 5-on-3 advantage — while the Coyotes went 0-for-2 on the power play. Shots were 9-8 in favor of the Kings in the period.
THIRD PERIOD
In goal: It’s the Kings’ Michael Morrison against Phoenix’s Marc Cheverie.
Kings 3, Phoenix 2: The scoring drought was broken 9:13 into the third period, when Ethan Werek scored from close range with an assist from Donnie Maloney.
Kings 3, Phoenix 3: With another third-period rally, the Coyotes tied the game with a power-play goal at the 15:20 mark. Brett Hextall scored from close range on a rebound, with assists to Spencer Bennett and Colin Long.
Kings 4, Phoenix 3: Jordan Nolan scored the game-winner, a 5-on-3 power-play goal, with 1:58 remaining. Nolan was parked to the right of the net and took a nice cross-ice pass from Brandon Kozun and scored. Nicolas Deslauriers also got an assist.
Off topic,
I think that we should come up with some LAKingsinsider T-shirts or hats to purchase. Whatya’ll think?
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Keeper Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
@Belexes, I would buy one! You should think about it, Rich. Could be good for charity.
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Belexes Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
@Keeper,
Yeah, was just thinkin that I would be proud to display the “Insider” label, as well as making it easier to find other insiders at events.
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Dominick Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 1:59 pm
@Belexes,
The t-shirt should have an feature where you can have your insider name on it and be visable. Maybe a spot for an insider button.
IceGuy Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 3:29 pm
@Belexes,
Something like this?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/58895360@N02/6150924719/in/photostream
tornado12 Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 1:56 pm
@Belexes, thats a great idea, maybe have our handle on the front if we wanted? id get one if it was for charity
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Dominick Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 1:59 pm
@tornado12, You beat me to it.
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Belexes Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
@tornado12,
The “handle” idea is terrific. Maybe Rich could have a contest for layout or logo design. I have a feeling the “home plate” wouldn’t win on this one! lol
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tornado12 Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 2:06 pm
@Belexes, were there some opinions on here to that effect?
LittleRhody Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 2:42 pm
@tornado12, Or a white spot on it where we could write our handle with a sharpie. Kinda like what Chili’s Restaurants are doing with their charity t-shirts
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Forum Gold Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 3:54 pm
@tornado12, Luc is not going to like that Forum Blue on the shirt!!! GO KINGS GO!!!
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Tyfighter77 Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
@Belexes,
How bout this? Just made it up when I saw your post.
[IMG]http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii84/tykathill07/Kings/insidershirt.png[/IMG]
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Tyfighter77 Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 2:08 pm
obviously i dont know how to post links.
try this
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii84/tykathill07/Kings/insidershirt.png
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Dominick Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 2:09 pm
@Tyfighter77,
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii84/tykathill07/Kings/insidershirt.png
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Dominick Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 2:10 pm
@Dominick, You already got it. I was just tryin to help.
Tyfighter77 Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
INSIDER SHIRT (Final version)
Here’s my revised edition (since I spent about 5 minutes on the first version).
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii84/tykathill07/Kings/insidershirtv2.png
KC23 Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
@Belexes, Already been done. puck73 had it on at the fan fest.
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Mikey Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 3:31 pm
@Belexes,
i have a buddy that designs clothing for various labels. Just send me an email if we’re all for sure about this, hes busy and i don’t want to bug him with “yeah, lets do it!” ::8 minutes later:: “no…we’re flaking cuz we’re fans of the winning team and don’t have spines.”
(hes a red wings fan, so he’ll understand completely!)
Zagiful@gmail.com
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fuzzerson Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 5:55 pm
@Belexes, I could hang it next to my “What Would Avery Do” and “JMFJ” t-shirts.
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Stang Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 6:44 pm
@Belexes, I want one. Medium size crown on top of it says LA KINGS and under the crown it says INSIDERS
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what are the rosters for this game?
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Rich,
You Rock! Thanks man.
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will the lineup the be same as last night?
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is it only audio?
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Dominick Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
@Eric, No the game is streaming.
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miracle.on.manchester Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
@Eric, It is if you close your eyes.
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Yea Baby!
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Yea Baby again!
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Woo, Weal and Vey!
Nice setup by Toffoli too.
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Linden Vey! Any chance he makes the team this year??
Most likely he starts with the MOnarchs and becomes instant top 6
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puck73 Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
@VanKingsFan, Manchester for sure, just like Deslauriers…but thats a good thing.
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Broduer trying to get the boys off their game like last night.
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Kozun, Weal, Vey, Toffoli = Future NHL Scoring Wingers.
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Mike in Oregon Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
@Bill M., These guys are VERY impressive. It’s exciting for Kings fans that we have so much depth in every area!
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Lets get Gibson in there in the 2nd. Would love to see what he’s made of after giving up 5 on 13 last night.
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Stuart Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
@Dominick, I would’ve thought they let him play the 1st just to be out there with a fresh hungry squad…
Who are the coaches behind the bench? Does anyone know?
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TYLER Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 3:13 pm
@Stuart, manchester coaches
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Deke'r Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
@Dominick, ….tissue?
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That was funny. No punches, just wrestle time.
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Dominick Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
@DLB, If they played some country music during, those guys would be square dancing.
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This is awesome Rich, thanks! Ah, hockey!
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a goal :31 after ours??? Sounds like the Kings are teaching them the ways…
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KFII Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 2:42 pm
@Stuart,
:^O Noooo!
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I just got off work thank god I work 4 blocks away from healthsouth. Just in time for the 2.nd!
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Awsome period! The Kings defensively are controling the inside of the ice well, while Pheonix seems to be trying to push their containment all the way to the boards. Offensively the Kings are doing a good job of jumping by that containment with 1 on 1 moves and quick give and go plays to attack the middle.
The Power play seems to be trying to pass out to the front from the left side down low, and the point man has tried a few shot passes to a player off to the side of the net. Good job guys!
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Fireplug Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 9:14 pm
@Dominick, They worked on a pp setup at camp this week. They more or less stuck with it. Every time someone tried to hotdog it didn’t work. Each time they stayed with the set breakouts from camp, they had great rushs up the ice. Still seem to be trying to impress too much or just too nervous.
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Sure would be nice to have this stream for the preseason games.
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Stuart Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
@OnTheFly, +1,000,000
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Dominick Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 2:42 pm
@Stuart, +1,000,001
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JGrombie Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 3:31 pm
@Dominick, +1,000,002
Wow … that was some offensive talnt showcase right there, though I’m looking for a solid defense on this one.
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I missed the game yesterday, but this is great. My first rookie game. LOL Sounded strange to hear this team called the Kings…at first. LOL Future Kings, nice. Enjoy everyone!
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So do they take the “C” off of Muzz when regular camp starts?
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regulate Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 3:22 pm
@Dominick,
No, they are going to strip the “C” from Dustin Brown in favor of an AHL player!
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Dominick Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
@regulate, Good thing you cleared that up.
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3 strait attempts to carry it across, then they dumped in, before getting a too many men call. PK did a good job.
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Yesterday I noticed that ALL the players on both squads were with face shields…is that mandated by the league? Aren’t they professionals already? And if they are pros I would imagine they have the option to go without, right?
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Dominick Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
@Stuart,
The American Hockey League, the top minor league in North America required all players to wear shields prior to the start of the 2006–07 season. The NHL “strongly recommends” them, and most players do wear them, but it’s not mandetory.
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Stuart Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 3:33 pm
@Dominick, so even though they’re participating in an NHL rookie practice/scrimmage they are still regulated by AHL rules? good to know, thank you.
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Dominick Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
@Stuart, I don’t know if the AHL rules apply once their here, but a lot of the AHL players probably are used to playing with them, and it’s probably too much trouble to switch just for camp. A lot of Jr players are growing up being used to playing with them too.
Stuart Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
@Dom, true that, it’s probably just natural for them to have it on.
Bloodov (I think that’s how you spell his name) is pretty good, and fast. He blew right by Depros, but Depros made up for it on the PP. Nothing came out of it, but Depros looked comfortable on the point during the PP.
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Mr D. Evans is doing a pretty darn good job of broad casting the two games. Look out Bob Miller, you might have some computition. Go Kings
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KFII Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 4:11 pm
@gene, Mr Evans did a darn good job, but for me, he will only replace Bob Miller when Bob retires. I give Darryl tons of credit calling this game. Lots of work for one guy. Thanks Darryl!
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gene Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
@KFII, I agree, no way did I mean D.E. would replace Bob Miller untill and when the Hall of Fame Broadcaster retires. Bob Miller in my opinion is one of the top 2 or 3 NHL Broad casters any where. GO Bob cant wait till we here you again on TV.
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Dominick Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
@KFII, I would give the job to Nick if Bob ever retires. Nick is already a play by play guy, and his voice even sounds similar to Bobs.
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Way to hustle Vey.
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Kings are still playing containment in the middle defensively. I wouldn’t mind seeing somebody hit and pin in the 3rd.
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Are we going to go through this again? We gotta win this one guys. PP up.
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uh oh 5 on 3. i dont know if this is a good or bad thing?
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KH Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 4:05 pm
@KH, it was a good thing!
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Finally a cross ice feed. Way to go Kings.
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Great Win!!!
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Wow, PP goal, took it back late. Way to do it future Kings. That was fun to watch.
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Lewis + Loktionov + Kozun this season?
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KH Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 4:11 pm
@danglebagel, Love that line!
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Stuart Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
@dang lebagel, they could be the lightweight line… they’d get pushed all over the ice.
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Stang Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
@danglebagel, Sounds good. Fast line, good passing. What about Richardson?
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Stang Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 6:51 pm
@Stang, Four good lines will wear out teams.
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I’ll take the PHX mental breakdown for the win, although a shootout would have been interesting…
Never upset with a win though….
Andreoff was not as solid this one. Nolan did well. I thought Roach was pretty solid Defensively for a tryout guy. Happy for him.
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Dominick Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
@Cynic, Roach had a pretty good 3rd period.
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Cynic Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 4:31 pm
@Dominick, I think I’d like to see Roach in camp. He seemed to have some pretty good hockey sense out there. Might be worth putting him in Manch and seeing what happens.
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That was cool…Thanks for the feed Rich! made my day here at work a hell of alot better!
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Thanks for all who made this streaming possible. Nice to watch some hockey again that isn’t the billionth replay of last years playoffs on the NHL Network channel.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 4:11 pm
@KC23, LOL i agree
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Noticed Nick Ross for Coyotes but no Thomas Hickey! Didn’t they graduate together in 2009 from junior hockey(WHL)? Not sure Monarchs will be any good. With the veteran lineup that will be in LA the youngsters will get plenty of ice time in the AHL.Hope Andrei Loktionov scores 30 goals and has 55 assists…Go Andrei Go!
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How’d Zahn and Kaunisto do in their tilts?
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Cynic Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
@Boony, Kaunisto got overpowered to the ice, but wasn’t that great of a scrap anyway.
Zahn had one almost tilt. Don’t remember if he was in the fight near center ice. That one was OK.
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Even though it doesnt mean anything, its always nice to win right ? I watched the 2nd and 3rd periods and thought Kozun played even better today then he did last night. Lets be honest though, we played these 2 games without guys like…Zatkoff, Hickey, voynov, Campbell, Kolomatis, King, Azevedo etc etc so again, what does it really mean ? Its just assessing some talent on some guys a
nd for others its nothing more then fine tuning.
That being said….I still watched that meaningless game ! Hey ! It’s Kings Hockey right? I’m desperate, I have been without this team all summer, cant wait for Saturday when the big boys lace em up !
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Cynic Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
@puck73, I thought having Daryl doing PbyP made it even more enjoyable. I liked seeing some of the guys like Toffoli, Vey, Kozun, Weal, Deslauriers, Nolan etc. It’s good to see some of the newer prospects apart from the ones we are familiar with.
Really enjoyed both games.
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Dominick Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
@Cynic,
Daryl is awsome! Enjoyed both games a lot. The Kings seemed tighter defensively today.
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Martin Jones > Gibson and Morrison
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
@StillneedDewey FKA PakiFro, lol yea pretty much
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Note the latest regarding Doughty:
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=375830
The Kings don’t want to pay him more than Kopitar.
Yea/Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay
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Dominick Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
@King John,
They don’t want to offer a short term either. Booooo!
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King John Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 4:47 pm
@Dominick, I think a short-term lower amount would be good. Let’s see what he can do over the next two years.
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Stang Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 6:58 pm
@King John, What does DD want?? Have they even made a counter offer?
This organization is ready to step up and challenge!
12/1 odds to win the Cup? I’m all over that action!
GO KINGS!
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Stang Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 7:01 pm
@KOHO, I’ll put $100. on that if DD is back. Pretty easy to put those bets in, my shop is in Reno 1/4 mile from the Grand Sierra Hotel Casino.
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