Fairly regularly, I get questions about the Staples Center game-entertainment experience that I simply can’t answer, because I don’t know the answer. Well, a couple weeks ago I was glad to meet Danny Zollars, who is the Kings’ new director of game entertainment, and Danny has agreed to do a blog-led Q&A, in which fans/readers can ask him questions and he can get a feel for the passionate fan base that he will now be serving. Please feel free to post your questions here, and I might stress the word “questions.” Certainly, feedback and suggestions are welcome, but if your comments are in the form of a question, it will be easier for me to present them to Danny when I speak with him.
I asked for a rundown of all the things Danny is responsible for, to help better define the questions, so here you go. Hopefully it will give you a good idea of what Danny can speak to…
1. Direct and lead venue staff (graphic design, audio/visual, lighting, operations, PA announcers) in collaborating to produce all elements of Kings in-game experience.
2. Select and manage all music to optimize fan experience at the game.
3. Lead efforts in producing and managing all Kings Events – Fan Fests, Watch Parties, Theme Nights, In-game Concerts, Charity Events, Season Ticket Member Events and others.
4. Oversee all graphic elements during the game.
5. Manage distribution of all promotional items for fans at games.
Will there be a way to have a watch party at Staples Center during the playoffs like Philly did in 2010 in Rd. 2 so fans can be together during those games?
what is allthe preparation behind the scenes that goes into a gameday that we fans dont see?
Thanks Rich and Danny!
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TYLER Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 7:58 pm
@TYLER, on his side of things(for my 2nd question Rich….sorry i wasnt clear)
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CB14 Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 8:18 pm
@TYLER, That would be cool. I wonder in previous years if it was even possible due to the NBA playoffs taking place at the same time.
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TYLER Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
@CB14, exactly…thats why im wondering if it would be possible…or even have those playoff watch parties at larger venues.
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
@TYLER, Maybe at the new Farmers Field, when its built!! ha
This is off topic but is the retro jersey gone for good for now? Cause of the dropping of the purple? Its a shame that it was stated “the fans wanted the current colors more” and that is why the purple was removed?
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Brownkingsfan Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 8:06 am
@pr0cess, The retro jersey will be worn in 3 games this season on “Legends Nights.”
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thailure Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
@pr0cess, Interesting note on the Purple Retro jersey, icethetics.info had an offseason poll that ask readers to rate all 90 Jerseys worn by NHL teams last year. The Purple Retro jersey finished 9th overall, proof that that look has far ranging appeal. I personally would love to see it or a similar design replace the former home jersey next year. The Black Home Plate design finished 29th and the former home and road placed 62nd and 64th respectively.
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Woah! All weighted questions. (AND, nothing regarding the power play?) Way to ‘haze’ the new guy! YOU ROCK.
gKg!
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Would it be possible to push for the “go kings go” chant rather than the “lets go Kings”? the Kee-ings part just doesnt sound right IMHO
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TYLER Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 8:00 pm
@tornado12, +1
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Shakes Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 8:01 pm
@tornado12,
+2
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LBlocal Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 8:05 pm
@tornado12, “LETS GO KINGS!” IT’S A THREE SYLLABLE PHRASE! C’MON PEOPLE. +3 gKg!
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LBlocal Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 8:08 pm
@LBlocal, (sorry for the (CAP) yelling)
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408kingsfan Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 8:18 pm
@LBlocal, It’s a Long Beach thing he he
pautna Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
@tornado12, Go Kings Go! is the chant that used to spontaneously break out in the middle of action back in the day. I’m just sayin’…
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Lake Forest Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:02 pm
@pautna, KEEP ERIC CARTMAN!
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408kingsfan Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:08 pm
@Lake Forest, Yeah Cartman does the “Go Kings Go” like no other
stacy Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:16 pm
@Lake Forest, can we get more cartman?
Bob Bobson Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:37 pm
@Lake Forest, Agreed! Cartman gives the Kings street cred.
DesertKing Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 10:52 pm
@Lake Forest,
Sign me up for more Cartman. Timmy would be good too!
McCheese Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 4:41 am
@Lake Forest, I’ve got a fever, and the only prescription is MORE CARTMAN!
Stuart Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 8:04 am
@all you guys for Cartman, you guys can’t be serious?! Cartman drives me up the wall to the catwalk and back down again! I’d much rather see Godzilla clapping and smashing then Cartman chanting go kings go…
What I would like to see at each and every game is that organ/chant (not the adams family one) that allows for the fans to scream “___opposition team name here_____” suck! and each time it repeats itself is’t a little more drawn out and you cant chant the opposing teams name with SUCK repeatedly for about 4 times and then the chant continues even after play has started and the organ has stopped. That chant always seems to get me fired up!
Maybe it’s just me.
spidey35 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 8:16 am
@Lake Forest, I like Cartman, but I miss Godzilla. Bring back Godzilla.
Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
@Lake Forest, Nothing better than “oh look, its just a little san jose shark!”
Thanks Danny for taking the time, this is great!
Question for you: Do the Kings look at the introductions in other arenas and try to see what works and what doesn’t in order to incorporate that for our team? In particular I went to a game in Montreal and the opening before the team comes out primarily consists of a simple montage of fan photos of people wearing Montreal jerseys around the world (i.e at the Great Wall of China, little babies, military men in the middle east, etc). It’s a pretty touching way of incorporating the fans’ passion with the team. I always thought it would be a cool way of starting to really push the idea across that the Kings have one of the most loyal core fanbases that no one knows about east of California. Having people send in photos of themselves wearing Kings gear and/or jerseys would be pretty cool…and it would encourage more people to bring their Kings jerseys on their next vacation
Thanks again Danny!
- Shekhar
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jp Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 5:54 am
@Shakes, I love this idea.
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:12 pm
@Shakes, awesome!
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I guess I’m showing my age here with this question. I really enjoy watching games at Staples (I think you guys all do a great job), but it seems that all professional sports (football, baseball, soccer, and hockey) are now filling every void between whistles with games, songs, or some form of entertainment. Why has there been a push to do this? And is there any chance that we may go back to the good old days of having some “down time” between plays? Thanks for your time.
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TYLER Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 8:05 pm
@efam, some of the “promos” are alittle over the top…most of it is pretty cool and entertaining though
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TYLER Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 8:06 pm
@TYLER, by promos i mean all the things in between plays that you mentioned.
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Shakes Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
@efam,
that’s a great question, the between play noise actually takes away from the atmosphere sometimes… it certainly was the case in Berlin where the music drowned out the European fans who were singing and chanting on their own (perish the thought!)
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Brig33 Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
@efam, I agree I feel like it’s so gimmicky. Do we really need constant forced entertainment? I mean ice girls, t-shirt cannons, mascosts, cheerleaders the NHL is slowly becoming the NFL. Obviously I’m speaking for not just the Kings in my rant right now lol but I miss the old days when HOCKEY is what was most important. No Gimmicks, Just Hockey… Sounds like a good slogan to me
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Naturallawyer Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 10:03 pm
@Brig33, completely agree. I think the ducks started it. I remember going down there in the mid-90s and between periods they had some lunatic with poles attached to his hands and feet and dummies attached to the poles, all dressed as the village people, while he danced with the song “YMCA.” That kind of crap does not belong at a hockey game.
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Ari Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 10:26 pm
@efam, Enter Sandman by Metallica is getting really old during the down time. Need a newer song in it’s place.
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Howe 9 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 9:30 am
@Ari, I like the inbetween noise & music. I like it to be loud. I like to be entertained. Keep it coming!
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Hi Danny and thanks Rich for doing this.
How are the promotional items (player number balls, t-shirts, jerseys off the players backs, concert/show tickets and etc…) awarded? I know its not random. I’ve seen the same guy who sits behind me by 2 rows win numerous times during the season and over the season’s and can’t for the life of me figure out who this guy knows to get the special treatment. It’s also very disturbing to see the same person 2 years in a row win a jersey off the players back at the end of the season. My question to you is, what can you do to ensure that more than just the heavy hitters get the rewards that all season ticket members should be available to receive. And by the way, love the new sound system and the fact your playing it loud for a change – rock more Metallica!!! Go Kings!
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Howe 9 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 9:33 am
@Red, I think the guy you are talking about actually bid & won the Jersey’s Off Their Backs jersey. They auction one off every year at the Kings Care booth. I think he pays quite a bit for that jersey. But yes, I noticed him on the ice the last couple years too getting his jersey.
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:15 pm
@Red, Old Metallica, right. And justice for all and back. the rest is horrible.
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:17 pm
@Red, Old Metallica, right? and justice for all, and older!
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Will the Kings continue to give out the free 8×10 “line up” cards that feature a Kings player on the front with the home and visiting team rosters on the back? I always made sure to get one at every game I attended (have them on my wall), but the last couple times I went they didn’t have them. If they’ve been discontinued…I’d love to see them come back. Thanks for all you do! Go Kings Go!!!
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Howe 9 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 9:37 am
@Max8, They say they discountinued them because they are going green & that you can get the game day info on line. That’s a bunch of crap though as they are trying to save money – just like having the Media Guide on line now. What they don’t realize is that people really liked those pictures & people hang them on their walls or get them autographed or try to get a complete set. If money is an issue they could probably make less of them & sell them for a dollar. I would buy one every game if it was a player I needed. This was a big mistake in not making these anymore. It made a lot of fans unhappy.
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Max8 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 1:55 pm
@Howe 9, Yeah, I would pay a buck to get one. Like you say, they are good for autographs too.
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I really enjoyed the pre game about three years ago when you used the ice surface to play video before the game and then the players would skate out. Everyone I talk to misses it as well. Can you bring it back?
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CB14 Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 8:20 pm
@408kingsfan, Yeah, that was awesome. I saw they showed the players info on the ice when they were being introduced in Europe, that would be cool too.
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Jumblehead Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
@CB14, This
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Kingsfanone Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:24 pm
@408kingsfan,
Yes please! Can we have the on ice video again? It was awesome!
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Doughty99 Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:53 pm
@408kingsfan,
+1
Bring it back please.
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Krusher Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 12:32 am
@408kingsfan, I for one think the on ice video is ridiculous. You can never see it clearly, its a mess.
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NealyBoy Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 1:13 am
@Krusher, Yea you can only see it clearly if you are sitting in the 300s. It just makes you sick if you look at it from the lower bowl.
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:19 pm
@NealyBoy, Something good for the 300′s people!! Let them have it, they are the most loyal!!
When selecting the music, is a copyright license required for each individual intellectual property in order to be played during games?
Second question: Are ideas taken from other sporting venues? For example, the Calgary Flames sponsored a charity event that the fans participated in. When the flames scored, the fans threw thousands of teddy bears onto the ice. the ordeal lasted for 30 minutes, if i remember correctly. Has anything like that been taken into consideration?
Also, have any players or staff requested a certain song. If so, who/what?
Okay, last one. I promise: Other than profane, suggestive and offensive type of music that is edited or simply disregarded, is there any genre that is not aloud or disliked and will not be played?
Once again Rich, you amaze me with the amount of depth you provide us. People should be fans of this team not only for the team its self, but for Rich as well!
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chip Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 12:32 am
@Mikey, Although I don’t have anything to do with the Kings other than watching, am not a lawyer, and don’t know the players personally…I’ll take a swing at this.
1. Yes. Gotta pay the fees for music.
2. Yes. Drive to another NHL city. Same stuff happens. Whether you are at the game or watching on local tv.
3. No. Only the Calgary organization has ever had a Teddy Bear toss.
4 and 5. The players are requesting all the profane, suggestive, and offensive music. If you are a fan, get on board and memorize all the lyrics.
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With all due respect something has to be done about the music at Staples. The National hockey league Represents the Toughest individuals in sports and I find it inexcusable the we have to pander to the music likes of britney spear or the Black eyed peas. Hockey was meant for only one form of music and that is good old heavy rock and roll. We are not the nba or the national football league. Let’s do whatever we can to pump our boys up before and during the game.
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fourtunato Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 7:49 am
@ihatestars, I can still bring my kids to a game because the NHL does not play gangster music like the NBA. I stopped going to those games a long time ago due to the whole gangster culture thing. I miss the Magic Johnson era. Back then parents did not have to worry about kids being influenced by that “music” and the low life criminal element it represents.
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Howe 9 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 9:39 am
@ihatestars, As long as they keep playing the Ramones, the place will be rocking. I can also see them playing the popular music of the day for the many different ages in the crowd.
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Hi Danny,
I’m not sure if you are involved at all with the Tip-A-King events but in case you are I have an obsevation and question.
What was the thought behind the raise in entry ticket pricing from #75 per person last year to #130 per person this year? I think that it will hurt a lot of fans who might consider going with this current economy especially familys who wish to let their kids meet their heroes.
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TYLER Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 8:22 pm
@JWR, +100
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KC23 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:58 am
@TYLER, or at least + $55, hehee … yeah, that is an outrageous increase during these hard finance times.
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Howe 9 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 9:41 am
@JWR, I also remember the autograph cost went from one dollar to $5.00 & $10.00 per autograph now. We stopped going when they did this. I know it’s for charity but if you cannot afford to go you can’t go.
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I’d like to know if Rob Zombie (since he is a season ticket holder, I’m told) could do some intro music for the Kings? Or at least have his blessing? I’d love to see the Kings come onto the ice with “Black Sunshine” playing over the PA!
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tullskull Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:19 pm
@Sancho, Beyond that, if we are going to the playoffs and have to face the sharks we need to have Kenny G play, but maybe through a big Marshall stack!
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I know the reason for not having “Rock and Roll Part two…but I miss it…any chance of that song coming back after a goal???
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TYLER Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 8:26 pm
@neil, i kinda like the new Hey song we have…it has a little more rock to it and pumps up more…gotta love part 2 though…its classic
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Bob Bobson Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:39 pm
@neil, I really like “I Love LA”. Really cheesy but fitting.
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Anjin Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 5:42 am
@Bob Bobson, maybe Rob Zombie can remake ‘I love LA’
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Bob Bobson Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:34 am
@Anjin, Rob Zombie would be great around Halloween time especially.
IwantTheCup Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
@neil, I MISS that song so much! I bring it up any chance I get to bring it back!!
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How about when they have the vintage nights or a legends night they skip all of the pre-recorded music and just use the organ?
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:22 pm
@Kingsfan75, Awesome idea!!!
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Is there any way to play more “rock” music and less “pop” music? I’m 28, but I can’t stand “pop” music, and I think classic rock songs would go over well with most Kings fans.
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Lake Forest Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:05 pm
@CB14,
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408kingsfan Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:55 pm
@CB14, That makes you the only cool 28 yr old ha ha
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KC23 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 5:51 am
@CB14, +1
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:24 pm
@CB14, about the 5th time this has come up already, is obviously a big issue!!! Check it out DANNY!!!!
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Well, at the risk of showing my age, I just have to question the volume of the music played at Staples during Kings’ games. Unless I’m at Staples to see Van Halen, I just don’t need music blasting me at Staples for a hockey game. I don’t object to the type of music played (although I’ve been lobbying for the Dollyrots for two years!)just the volume.My son and I have trouble talking about the game unfolding in front of us because of the volume, and I don’t think that’s a good thing.
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stacy Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:19 pm
@KHenry14, I will admit to my age . . . I agree we fans tend to want to talk about the game and it is difficult to do at the current volume level . . . Danny just know we (the fan base) are here for you . . . also we adore Rich
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Lake Forest Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
@stacy, We are all the same age when it comes to the Kings!!
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Howe 9 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 9:43 am
@Lake Forest, I like to loud. It makes it seem as if you are somewhere special. I just yell louder at my son. It’s fun!
can you show “How to score on a PP” video on the big Screen during the game????
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TYLER Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 8:35 pm
@neil, figured something like this was coming bahahaha
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Kingsfanone Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:30 pm
@neil,
Oh, I’ve gotta agree 1000% with this request! Outstanding!
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DesertKing Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 10:55 pm
@neil,
Classic!
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:25 pm
@neil, awesome!!
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Sorry I couldnt resist…..
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david Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 10:34 pm
@neil, Nor should you have!
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Any chance on holding watch parties in San Diego?
Also i don’t know if this fits into your job duties, but it very well may, have there ever been considerations for having buses pick up kings fans in San Diego from a central location and bringing them to staples since the drive is so long? Not for every game but mostly Saturday night games.
Thanks in advance
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McCheese Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 4:44 am
@858King, great idea! How about from the Inland Empire as well?
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First of all, no need for those who don’t like all the mind numbing music and activity to apologize about your age. In my opinion this isn’t about age. I believe the game sells itself. I enjoy talking to the people I’m with about the game and actually being able to hear what they have to say. I like the traditional organ music. I love watching the game. I love focusing on the game. To me the rest is irrelevant and, most times, annoying.
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Howe 9 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 9:45 am
@Bones, A lot of the crowd needs the loud music to keep them excited. Nothing worse than going to a hockey game & it is just silent. You have quiet in you car. You have quiet in your house. I want a loud wild hockey game with non stop action on & off the ice.
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Danny,
Thanks for taking my questions, it’s great what Rich does for us fans. Anyway here are my questions:
1. During the pre-game music/video/light show, why are the laser lights green? Seems like purple would be a better choice? Especially when the Canucks are visiting.
2. Is there a system to what sections are selected for give-aways during the games? Reason for asking is that I’ve had season tickets in selection 308 for five years and we almost never get anything? No tennis balls, t-shirts, coupons, food or anything? So either our section is just plain unlucky or someone doesn’t like someone in our section.
3. Why does the large jumbo sized display on the first floor near the 12th and Figueroa entrance never show the game action? It seems to know just be a large rotating billboard for advertisements.
4. During game stoppages, how come replays of penalties or video reviewed goals never shown on the JumboTron? As fans it would be nice to know what is being reviewed as it feels like we are left in the dark?
Thanks for taking my questions.
Go Kings!!!
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KingTrojan Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 7:16 am
@BobsYourUncle, That’s the color lasers are. It’s on a light spectrum, which in turn is classified by colors.
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BobsYourUncle Reply:
October 13th, 2011 at 12:41 am
@KingTrojan, Actually diode lasers are what is commonly used. For example, many laser lights are red wavelength which use a red wavelength in the mid to upper 600 nm range of electromagnetic radiation; however, diode lasers can be used for colors ranging from near-ultraviolet to near-infrared, covering virtually all of the visible light spectrum. So depending of the technology used, in theory they (meaning Staples Center) could have different color laser lights.
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Can we get rid of red ads spinning around the rink between the suites and 300s?
Can you hire parttime help for the consession stands? They only need to work for about an hour between the start of the first intermission and the end of the second.
Can you make the weekend games more kid friendly? pee wee games during intermissions, sumo wrestling, and some kids music, maybe two baileys in the lobby after the first, second and third
Suggestion: make sure to keep salute to militaryannouncement. Start more games on time. Change Mc flurry times.
Thanks for listening
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Mikey Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 8:58 pm
@jet, Mclflurry minute every minute for 60 minutes sounds just about right…right?
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Safaribear1107 Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:38 pm
@jet, as for the part time help, California labor law states that a shift must be scheduled for at least 4 hours for it to actually count as work
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Naturallawyer Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 10:16 pm
@Safaribear1107, there is no such law. There is a reporting time pay law, which requires that employees be paid at least two hours if they are sent home early, but that’s a little different. It’s perfectly acceptable to work part time 2 or 3 hrs/day for a few days per week.
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SUGGESTION:
Do what San Jose does at home. A few minutes after a kings goal is scored during the next available stoppage they show the clip of the goal from FSN with Bob and Jim. It’s kind of cool to see/hear and the fans go wild.
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neil Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:06 pm
@Boony, like!!!!!
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Cynic Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:31 pm
@Boony, This is a really good idea. It would get the fans going.
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Doughty99 Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:58 pm
@Boony,
+1
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puddle Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 10:09 pm
@Boony, Yes. This would be awesome.
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DesertKing Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 10:57 pm
@Boony,
Yep, like it.
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KC23 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 5:53 am
@Boony, Very good idea!
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I don’t like the t-shirt toss. The t-shorts are terrible quality, and it seems they keep going well into live action and the fans are still standing trying to catch a t-shirt. I would love more Cartman, the cartoon kid from south park. Those are funny and showing the geek or guy dressed like a girl when the opposing team draws a penalty. Laser show is fun. I like “WHERE THE STREETS HAVE NO NAME” FOR THE GUYS COMING ON THE ICE.
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I have a selfish question. I love flying radio controlled aircraft. How can I get the job of flying the blimp at Kings games? Life couldn’t get any better. Hockey and RC flying.
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ANOTHER SUGGESTION:
No Lady Gaga on the organ…..that is all.
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puddle Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 10:10 pm
@Itsari, Why limit the “No Gaga” rule to the organ?
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Cole Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 10:59 pm
@Itsari, YES!
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Sorry if this was asked already, but at a preseason game I heard the goal horn being used when no goals were scored. I feel this takes away from the excitment of the horn. Am I wrong?
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Kasey9 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
@Dr. Glancy, I didnt mind it actually because there will be those night if they get shutout then u dont hear it at all lol. And there is actually alot of teams that do that so its nothing really new. plus i think its better before the game starts add lil excitment to it
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I don’t think Rich linked to this yet so I will. It’s part 1 of his trip to Europe. Just 1 question Rich, who were the 2 members of the traveling press crew who went for dinner the first night? Anyone we would know?
http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=595503
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This is very random but some food for thought.
During the playoffs (if I remember correctly it’s not done this way during the regular season) the players come out on the ice through the castle with the red light and the smoke machine in their face and the “Back in Black” blaring. I think this is really cool for the beginning of the game, but very distracting to do at the beginning of the 2nd and 3rd periods. I always visualize the guys between periods focusing on adjustments that coaches are giving them. I think the entire hoop-lah of theatrics before the 2nd and 3rd periods is unnecessary during a time when focus is the number one priority. Maybe I’m just looking for an excuse as to why our home playoff record hasn’t been so great the last two years (understatement), but I thought since this thought crossed my mind I would pass it along… Thanks
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I think Danny should refer back to the answers given on a survey sent to Season Ticket holders for more feedback (that is where I supplied my answers to mose of these questions) . . . but my questions are
1. Can we get more Jay?
2. Can we get more vintage footage and music?
3. Can you arrange themes (like October (let’s get this show going), November (no turkeys in LA), December specials in LA Live store for gift giving, January (etc.), February (something about missing Staples), March (countdown to end of the season), April (playoffs here we come)?
Obviously, I am an accountant not a marketing whiz but I am passionate about my team.
Thanks
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Safaribear1107 Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:42 pm
@stacy, actually not being a marketing person is best because you are not tainted ( as we like to say in the marketing world) with marketing knowledge, so your ideas are always fresh and you speak from a consumer POV rather a marketing one
PS I love those ideas!!!!!
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Hey Rich!
May you ask Mr. Danny Zollars how the process works to make entertainment decisions? Maybe getting an inside view of how these decisions are made and the process would be very cool and insightful for fans like me. Seems like we have a few questions about the King’s intro already.
For instance, I would love to have more of a slow epic entrance for the Kings.
This is my fantasized version of my subjective definition of epic. The arena goes dark, Ennio Morricone’s Ecstasy of gold play for 2 minutes, fade into strong thudding heart beats, introduce the sound of hundreds of horse hooves riding on dirt before the Castle gates open, enter the Kings to finish the soundtrack, which changes into some classic rock rift such as AC/DC’s Back in Black. (Metallica concert inspired)
So how would something like this be discussed, or would Danny be the only person to green or red light this? Maybe I”m indirectly asking to change the intro, but more importantly, I think it’d be cool to hear how the process works for the game presentations that are currently active.
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Two things –
Can you get more scenes of that guy who puts on the opposing team uniform and then acts like a goof in the penalty box after a penalty is called (like playing with toy cars, or a barbie, or reading comic books). It cracks me up every time.
Second, since we are in Hollywood, can we get more movie scene parodies or music video parodies with a Kings theme. South Park or Jaws or Godzilla are good examples that I have seen already at Staples.
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I was at a Hurricanes game back in 07 and in between play they would run stats (players current streaks, year totals, etc) and Random Facts about home team players (favorite NFL team, actress, Kings memory, etc)…
can we do that instead of watching Bailey pick a truck at the Parking Spot once a game?? Ads get old, but repetitive ads & “games” are even worse.
Thanks!
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can you make some more good skits with cartman chanting go kings go… and play that scene from that movie Ready to Rumble when Jimmy King says “I will ruuule you” right before the game starts or on faceoffs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ubkpXdPtoe0#t=40s
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buddygalletti Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:50 pm
@buddygalletti, or every time a king gets a penalty have the drill sergeant from full metal jacket yell at them
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buddygalletti Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:54 pm
@buddygalletti, and play this song when they walk out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=outwpTwU3jQ&feature=related
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can we please get a more exciting goal horn? like the one they got in Washington? its so intense
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justmyopinion Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 10:59 am
@Kings Fan In Temecula, I like the old horn. Can’t stand the current one.
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Kasey9 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
@justmyopinion, old one is used like by 2 different teams now it seemed kinda blah also lol
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IwantTheCup Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
@Kings Fan In Temecula, not happening..Luc Robitaille was so happy when we got this horn. I was in on a season seat holder group meeting.
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It’s great when, after the Kings score a goal, the organist plays the two notes to encourage King fans to chant the opposing team’s goalie’s name (i.e., Turrrrcooooo, Osssgoooood, Luuuooongooo). It really gets the crowd involved and adds to the game experience. I’ve noticed that the organist is inconstant and doesn’t always do this, even if the fans are chanting the goalie’s name anyways. Is there a reason for this inconsistency, aside from goalies with names that are difficult to chant?
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Danny,
1.) Although rally-towels traditionally surface in the playoffs, has any thought been given to distributing them more frequently throughout the season? Maybe for high profile games? Especially on games vs. Anaheim! This gives the fans an outlet to participate and celebrate in a very visual way while in the stands. Don’t know how much of an increased cost this would be, but is it feasible?
2.) Are the special pizza night/hot dog night promos a thing of the past? There used to be value packs similar to 2 seats, 2 hot dogs, 2 drinks for $XX.XX or others involving pizza and beer. Any chance these value deals will return?
3.) The first song (and it might have changed already) played after winning games while the players give their hockey sticks away to lucky fans is very flat. Yes, this is my personal opinion, but it doesn’t come across as celebratory at all, rather very slow, sleepy, and boring.
4.) Lastly, the drummer group is awesome! People of all ages enjoy their entertainment. Please keep this going.
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Dominick Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 10:46 pm
@marcus50, Loved the Domino’s nights. Small personal pizza and a couple of beers on the side and all I needed was the hockey game to start.
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Krusher Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 12:28 am
@marcus50, Totally concur about the drummers
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IwantTheCup Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 12:04 pm
@marcus50, almost forgot about those guys! yes, the drummers were awesome!!!!
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I was going to post this before the home opener, but now seems as timely as ever. Sorry Rich, this is not a question but more of a rant. I am excited that the season has started, but the one thing I am not excited about is the Kings embarrassing game presentation. I often wonder what visiting fans from out of town think when they attend a Kings game.
It’s bad enough that our team has to enter the ice through a cookie cutter castle that looks like it was designed more for Sleeping Beauty then a hockey team. But then they throw game host Jay at us, you know, the “guy” who presents all the dance offs, intermission games, etc. Couldn’t the Kings have found a more effeminate person? Where did they find him? Was he some homeless person walking the streets of West Hollywood? Now I’m not saying they should fire him, maybe just reassign him to the Sparks games. I’m thinking the Kings should hire someone more like Rob Zombie, he’s a Kings fan, I’ve seen him at the games. Okay, he might be a bit too scary for the young ones, but you know what I mean, someone with a bit more testosterone in his system.
Which leads me to Bailey. Now I’ve never been a big fan of mascots, I consider them a rung below circus clowns, but if we have to have one, I guess Bailey will have to do. At least if he talked, he would roar and not quack. I just wish he would stop banging on the glass like all those other idiot fans who do the same when their sitting in the front row.
Which brings me to the one thing they got right, the Ice Girls. Love em!!! I don’t care that half of them are one step from falling on their asses. I’m glad my wife doesn’t go to the games with me because I actually look forward to the T.V. timeouts so I can ogle them.
But then there’s the male crew, a bunch of 90 lb. weakling, sideways baseball wearing Justin Bieber wannabe’s. How about giving the female hockey fans some eye candy too. The Kings should go to some of the local collages, hire a bunch of student athletes, put them in tank tops and tight shorts and watch them whip tee shirts all over Staples without the use of an air gun.
But then maybe worse of all is the music. It reminds of the scene in Slapshot where Paul Newman enters the arena and hearing the music runs up to the organist, tears up his sheet music and tells him to never ever play Lady of Spain again. I wish Dustin Brown would run up to Dieter Ruehle’s office, smash his sound equipment with a hockey stick and tell him to never ever play the Black Eyed Peas again. This is hockey, not American Idol, now I’m not saying they should play death metal, just some good old kick ass rock ‘n roll would do the trick.
But there are two even more embarrassing things in the N.H.L. First is that stupid arm chomping thing they do up in San Jose when the Sharks go on the power play. I’ve been to a few games up there and just want to go into hiding every time they do that. Are they in preschool? You would have thought they would have outgrown that 20 games into their inaugural season.
But the undisputed most embarrassing thing in the entire N.H.L. – being a Ducks fan!
Enjoy the season fellow Kings fans.
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CB14 Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 10:06 pm
@Jack The Lad, Agree with you on the music choices. The Black Eyed Peas blow.
You should be glad the Kings have Justin Beiber wannabe’s tossing out the t-shirts. If they had good looking guys tossing out t-shirts your wife would want to go to the games, thus not allowing you to ogle the ice girls.
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Jack The Lad Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 10:08 pm
@CB14, Nah, she hates hockey. But if she did go, I guess I would have to throw on some shades!
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Et219 Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 11:17 pm
@Jack The Lad,
“How about giving the female hockey fans some eye candy too. The Kings should go to some of the local collages, hire a bunch of student athletes, put them in tank tops and tight shorts and watch them whip tee shirts all over Staples without the use of an air gun.”
You are my hero. I’d complain far less about the Ice Girls if we had decent looking Ice Crew guys. As a devout female Kings fan who is unsure if you are kidding about this, I still salute you.
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Jack The Lad Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 8:17 am
@Et219, Not kidding, women deserve eye candy just as much as the guys do, if not more.
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Adamic39 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 5:01 am
@Jack The Lad, “But then there’s the male crew, a bunch of 90 lb. weakling, sideways baseball wearing Justin Bieber wannabe’s”. You forgot “pencil necked”
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KC23 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:04 am
@Jack The Lad, Paragraphs please, but good post for the most part. I especially HATE the castle. I think Baily is perhaps the best mascot in the league that I’ve seen. Would rather hear lots more classic rock, but I don’t mind the occasion pop song to break it up.
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Shakes Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:59 am
@KC23, agree with the Bailey comment. Favorite Bailey moment: I was at an Islanders game and they had some sort of mascot hockey game between period. Bailey scored a goal and then proceeded to cross-check the Columbus Blue Jacket bee thing. It was brilliant.
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DesertKing Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 8:28 am
@Shakes,
I really like Air Bailey. Very funny stuff.
Jack The Lad Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 8:20 am
@KC23, Sorry about the paragraphs, or lack there of I wrote this somewhere else, copy and pasted and thought there would be paragraphs, oops.
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Sancho Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 8:51 am
@KC23, Unreadable. I agree, paragraphs!
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Michael J. Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 8:15 am
@Jack The Lad,
Totally agree about Bailey pounding the glass. Who ever it is in that getup only encourages more idiot to pound on the glass. Pounding on the glass is extremely annoying and should be banned.
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Player-X Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 9:01 am
LMAO
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justmyopinion Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 11:14 am
@Jack The Lad, “But then there’s the male crew, a bunch of 90 lb. weakling, sideways baseball wearing Justin Bieber wannabe’s. How about giving the female hockey fans some eye candy too. The Kings should go to some of the local collages, hire a bunch of student athletes, put them in tank tops and tight shorts and watch them whip tee shirts all over Staples without the use of an air gun.”
Thank you. I have commented about this inequity several times. I was shocked when I was trying to talk one of the guys into taking off his jacket and he said he was willing to but he was not allowed to. The girls wear revealing outfits so the guys should also.
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
@Jack The Lad, I wasn’t going to read this until I happened to glance the “But the undisputed most embarrassing thing in the entire N.H.L. – being a Ducks fan!”
Great Rant, and all good points!!! Even several of my San Jose “Friends” are embarrassed by that!
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Thanks very much for taking all the questions!
1. Have been a season seat holder for about 10 years now (300 level) and it sure seems like the sound level on the music and other entertainment has gone up quite a bit. In fact, I am now bringing ear plugs. Has anyone ever actually measured the sound level to see what the decibel level is at games?
2. I have filled out an occasional entertainment survey, but the choices for the responses are typically limited. Have you ever thought of creating a group of season ticket holders that can provide for more thorough feedback?
Thanks again.
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Howe 9 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 9:56 am
@Bookmarks, Don’t forget, you were younger 10 years ago.
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Haven’t read all the questions yet, so don’t know if this was asked. I don’t even know if this is part of your job, but
There was a computer generate floating ad behind the Kings goalie last season that the TV audience was able to view. Will the Kings be expanding this technology to do more adds in different places, and can they use it for other things besides adds?
Maybe a shot counter or animations (like Cartman shooting a Duck), stuff like that?
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Dominick Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
For the Jersey game, make a Cartman shooting Snooki.
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What about having a couple bobblehead nights during the year? Seems to be a very popular promotion throughout professional sports and they turn into collectors items.
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Michael J. Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 8:18 am
@Kopi Bryant,
Given that two of the last four players that were featured have been traded, I propose that commenters on this blog determine who’s head will bobble.
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Howe 9 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 9:58 am
@Kopi Bryant, They gave away bobble heads when they needed people in the seats. Now that we are selling out they don’t need expensive promotions – sadly.
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Has anyone in the Kings organization ever looked into a one-off game at the forum?
I’m 23, born and raised on Kings hockey in that building. The energy in staples on the throwback jersey nights is amazing, why not take it one step further? I’m wondering if this would carry over to other fans/kings mgmt showing interest in a game at the Fabulous Forum.
A kid can dream, right!?!
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Long time season ticket holder….
For the love of everything… Please please please change the goal song… the hey hey hey things is horrible. I would love to go the Detroit DJ style and have different songs depending on who/when/how scored.
My main prayer is now that the kings are going to put a better product on the ice the experience wont become ever more gimmicky (Castle doors anyone?)Remember the fans that sat through the tough years and lets not play up to the band wagoners.. That’s Anaheim-esc.
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Danny / Rich-
Would it be possible to organize official watch parties in the San Fernando Valley?
If you look at the fan bases demo – I have a strong feeling a sizeable segment lives in the SFV.
Thanks,
Ari
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On the issue of volume, I actually worry about ears of children at the games, my three year old daughter among them.
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This ones not a question persay (more of a demand). Shorten the beer lines on the smoking patio. Add more venders on the sides with carts so that you don’t have a choice between 1 or the other before the game starts. The lines are shorter inside, but then you can’t have a cigerette.
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Kings are undefeated when Iron Maidens “the trooper” and that Cult song are both played during warm ups. (trust me, I have the stats). Can we please keep those songs in warm up? I even put my statement in question form. Those songs are still played at staples every few games, but its tradition that goes back to the forum days.
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Sancho Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 8:53 am
@4thliner, I love hearing “The Trooper” during warm ups!
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:46 pm
@4thliner, MORE MEE AAALLLL!!!!
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I really enjoy Air Bailey at the intermission. One of the best moments I have ever witnessed during my short tenure of attending Kings games was the night that they honored the retiring head of security at the Phoenix game. They brought out all of the retired jersy players (Gretz, Luc, Rogie, Taylor and Dionne) and had them in their jerseys on the ice. It was stupendous and was an instant history lesson for newer Kings fans. I believe that was the first time all 5 were on the ice together in thoeir jerseys. Bringing those players back for different interactive events (autographs or pictures, etc.) would be tremendous. Also, keep Hockey Fest at the Training Center and make more players available for autographs and pictures. I love being a Kings fan and we are well taken care of. Oh, one more thing, when we win the Stanley Cup, let each season ticket holder keep it at their house for one hour (please?!!)
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Watch parties: Please, please, please lets move them from Hooters or at least do other locations in addition to Hooters. It is not a family friendly location.
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Has any thought been given to reworking how the Kings take the ice at the beginning of a game? Watching them slowly walk through the silly-looking advertisement-branded castle is just embarrassing as a Kings fan, and it seems many agree here. I’d love something similar to how the SJ Sharks do it — maybe lowering a shield/castle facade to the ice (with accompanying lights and fog) and have the Kings blast out of it onto the ice.
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Darrell Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 12:09 am
@Charles, During the preseason, they just walked out onto the ice from the behind the bench, and it was a refreshing change. The “castle gate” was just silly. I was always expected Oscar Moller to do a little Stonehenge dance in front of it or something.
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The Laker girls do a routine during the intermissions. The Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders are famous for it. I think it’s riskay, but is there anything the Ice girls can do besides shoot t-shirts, clean the ice, and look cute?
Can we put a fat lady, in a Viking outfit, with oversized horns, who sings opera, skating around the ice, with bailey chasing her, when the Kings win?
Love when the lights are out, and the strobe lights are going, with the intro to U2′s “Streets with no name” chiming in, before the guys skate out. Very magical.
And did I mention shorten the beer lines in the smoking area?
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BluLiner Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 10:15 am
@Dominick, OMG, thats funny. Just get rid of Bailey and have the Viking lady dump popcorn on the ‘Nucks fans. HaHaHa
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Don’t think this was mentioned, but I really miss the line-up cards with the players pictures on them. They are much more exciting to collect that ticket stubs when you go to a game. Also very nice to display.
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Krusher Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 12:23 am
@LittleRhody, Totally agree. For years my son had them plastered on his wall. Great for autographs, I think it could be brought back, maybe with some sponsors or maybe a game promotion. I play RealScorz Hockey, that would be perfect.
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Hi Danny,
I just have a question, do you offer any jobs or internships for graphic design within the LA Kings, or maybe know somebody else I could speak to about that? Thanks so much for any response.
Adam
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MeliMel Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 8:08 am
@Adam, You can probably just ask Twitter or Facebook that question…they are pretty good about responding to fan questions.
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Last year at a late season game, it might have even been a playoff game, the pregame entrance music was by the band Saliva and the song was Ladies and Gentlemen. I had never heard it before but it struck both my son and I as an awesome arena song. I Shazam’d it to capture it. I would be the first to tell you this song or this band do not fall anywhere near my normal musical taste, but it was freakin’ awesome. I started using it as warm-up music for my son’s hockey games. Anyway, here is my question, why was that a onetime use? Did the band pull the rights? I would love to hear it reprised this year, I know it fired up Section 333.
Thanks
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John Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 9:09 am
@Krusher, I know the song you are talking about and it was used heavily by the Anaheim Clucks the year that they won the cup. I know this because my wife is a Clucks fan (I know, I know… bad decision) and I had to listen to her rant that entire year. Hence the reason why it probably would not be a good choice for the Kings. I agree, the song is great and really gets you going, but given that bit of history, it may not be a good idea.
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Is there some rule written at staples center that assures us that we have to have the slowest concessions service on the plant? The only concession in the entire complex that shows any amount of effort to serve people is McDonald’s.
As far as the game experience, I would love to have additional choices for food, but it seems to be impossible to get through any lines with more than 4 people in in in the span of an intermission. A slight suggestion would be to provide the concessions folks with a monitor and a clock and a siren to tell them that you have to stock ice and cups BEFORE the period ends and there are no designated breaks during the period intermission. Oh yeah. I almost forgot, try smiling and being pleasant to the people who buy from your stands.
RR
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DesertKing Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 7:33 am
@Roger Rabbit,
I would have to agree with that. I have attended sporting events at other arenas/stadiums, and I hate to admit it, but our concession service is the slowest. The soda/beer refill only line was a great idea.
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Do Trey Parker and Matt Stone volunteer to do the South Park clips of Cartman? Are they season ticket holders for the Kings? Just hockey fans? Could there be one at every game? I seriously love those things. I can’t stop laughing whenever you guys show those.
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DesertKing Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 7:34 am
@Gboi,
They do have a signed Palffy jersey mounted in their offices. It would make sense that two crazy guys like that are Kings fans.
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Ok I did a mini rant earlier, but I’ll ask some questions to go along with this extended rant lol
So first, what is the point to the ice crew?
are they cheerleaders? or are they just there to look cute? I don’t get it. my REAL problem with them is do they really clean up the ice well? remember when we had like three guys who came out and cleaned the snow from the corners? they did the job just fine, and when the Kings turn over the puck in the corner with a minute left and loose the game because the ice wasn’t cleaned well is it really worth it? just so some creepy old guy can oogle some girl? Now if they actually do their job, then fine, but again is it really worth it when there was no problem the way it was done before?
Second, The castle thing they come out of…LOL enough said
Third, the forced entertainment is unbearable. I get it people pay a lot of money to go to the games to be entertained. You know what’s really entertaining? A good hockey team! I understand all the gimmicks when the Kings were bottom dwelling the western conference, they needed people’s butts in the seats. But now the Kings are good, people will come just because of that! I mean look at the Lakers, people don’t go to the games to see some dude try and make a half court shot to win a car, they come because the Lakers are champions.
ok last one I promise, Why don’t the Kings honor their past more? I never understood the constant modern trendy focus. look the Kings have been around a long time, and why not educate our fans on what it really means to be a King? It seems like the Kings are always looking to be new and hip (new jerseys, etc). Why not some intros and videos that show and honor our HISTORY? The Kings have had amazing players play for them and amazing moments (Miracle on Manchester anyone? picture a video intro of that!) Just saying all the teams that get the media attention (chicago, pittsburgh, boston, etc.) honor their past while embracing their future as well.
and if you think i’m just some old dude who doesn’t like change lol, I’m actually 22 and have been coming to Kings games since Staples Center opened. So I know i’m in the age group of people they’re probably trying to get to go to games. I’ve even converted a few friends to hockey fans by bringing them to games, and you know what they said was their favorite part of seeing a hockey game live? The action ON THE ICE! yep they loved hockey for hockey, in fact they thought the game could have done without all the extra stuff too. just my two cents
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Bob Bobson Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:38 am
@Brig33, I don’t agree with all these but I do like your last point about honoring their past more. The Kings should try to produce quick little segments similar to what the NHL network does when they talk about Howie Morenz, Ken Dryden, etc. It may be expensive to produce for just in-game entertainment but if you are constantly expanding your fanbase it would be cool for younger people to learn about the Triple Crown line, etc.
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Howe 9 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 10:03 am
@Brig33, You complain to much.
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Can we make Staples Center a more hostile place to play for opposing teams?
- Razzing the goalie after EVERY goal?
- Playing better HOCKEY music(no pop, lady gaga…etc.)?
- please get rid of the justin bieber look-alikes on the Ice Crew?
- MORE CARTMAN!!! Possibly even Family Guy?
- more history of the team?
- teach people about hockey during the game (offsides, penalties, icing, rule changes, make it funny or entertaining(with Cartman?))
- REPLAYS after important on-ice action?
- FIGURE OUT A WAY TO MAKE ALL OPPOSING FANS SIT IN ONE SECTION(and make it in the worst section to sit)?
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:53 pm
@PurpleReign, Love these!!!
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It was said 5 or 6 times already, but needs to be said again. Lose the castle. If you can’t come up with something better, then just step on the ice and play hockey. I don’t care as long as you get rid of that idiotic castle. Hate… the… castle.
Also miss the line up cards. I understand that we’re killing trees here, but maybe just have them available at the gates for people who want them, so you don’t have to print up 20,000 each game? Gotta be a way to make that work.
How about more vendors that sell food / drinks in the arena so I can stay in my seat and enjoy the game? I know that there are a few, but unless I want soda or candy, generally I’m out of luck ( not that I don’t enjoy 20 minute food lines. )
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As an alturnitive to the line up cards … how about an ipod/android app that allows fans to down load the starting line ups for each game? Display it on the scoreboard.
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IceGuy Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:25 am
@KC23,
What a great idea!
And have a game highlight package per Period. You get to see that great check, shot or save AGAIN!
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KC23 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:52 am
@IceGuy, that would be really really nice.
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Sancho Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 8:58 am
@KC23, Best suggestion yet! Love, love, LOVE this idea!
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Howe 9 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 10:05 am
@KC23, Bad idea for those who hang the pictures up or get autographs on them. Everyone does not have an iPad or smart phone.
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:07 pm
@Howe 9, can’t cater to everyone. And who doesnt have a smart phone? this is LA, they sell them on the corner! ha
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LittleRhody Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
@KC23, I like the idea, but instead of “as an alternative to”, how about “in addition to”. I really miss the line up cards.
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We Are LA.
Since we now have the “LA” logo, and as we also have our own song of the same title, it might be interesting for the Kings to do a once per game JumboTron 30 second profile of an average, or not so average, Kings fan. A mini “Day in the Life” about the people who actually support the team. In a city as diverse as Los Angeles, I’m sure there are plenty of Kings fans whose passion for the game, and team, spills over into their day-to-day lives.
I know it would make me feel better that I’m not the only one who leads two lives.
The one in the real world, and the one involving my beloved Kings.
is this possible?
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Shakes Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 7:02 am
@IceGuy,
whoa, what a cool idea. it’s an interesting extension of their mini-profile of a season ticket holder that they randomly do. it’s also pretty cool because as you mentioned, the ethnic/economic diversity at Kings games is pretty amazing relative to what you find in other cities.
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MeliMel Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 8:19 am
@IceGuy, Great idea! @shakes mentions season ticket holders but it would be fun to see celebrities who are Kings fans too!
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:06 pm
@IceGuy, Very cool, and no, you aren’t the only one leading two lives…wait, Everyone knows my one life revolves around playing/watching hockey!!
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Would you consider playing select scenes from inspiring, or funny, movies to get the crowd and team going when the game begins or when coming back from commercial breaks?
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neil Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 7:38 am
@Catcherman, such as “Did we give up when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?”
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Uclaemt Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 9:01 am
@Catcherman, the Washington Capitals already do this…go to YouTube & search for “unleash the fury”
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:04 pm
@Catcherman, AHHH we suck again! When we give up a goal? ha
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Add classic rock to the music mix and for God sake, turn it down a bit … and this is coming from someone who loves his music very load … but I don’t go to King’s game to listen to music that I may not like that is so loud as to not be able to talk to who you came to the game with.
Not liking the “game show type” promotion guy.
Put the Bob Miller replay of goals at stoppages of play.
Lose that silly looking castle.
Add video clips that teach fans some of the finer points of the game, such as what a trap is or 1 – 3 -1 and why a team might use it.
change laser to purple color
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KingTrojan Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 7:04 am
@KC23,
Agreed on all accounts.
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DesertKing Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 7:36 am
@KC23,
All good suggestions.
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Michael J. Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 8:29 am
@KC23,
So, what you are saying is…
Hockey = Good
Sideshow = lame
I agree.
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BluLiner Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 10:08 am
@KC23, Yeah, lose the castle, we’re not all 8 years old.
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
@KC23, I concur on all points! especially the replays!!
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I hope this isn’t too cheesy- but about 10 years ago, went to a Billie Joel concert. Before he hit the stage, all the lights were out and they played the theme to the “natural”. It really gives you the goosebumps.Try it on you tube and imagine you’re at staples with the lights out before the players hit the ice.BTW- just realized Randy Newman composed that score as well. Since we already have I love L.A..shouldn’t be any problem with copyright issues.
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Can things be less “fanny” and more about the Die-hards and creating a hockey atmosphere and not a carnival?
More rock music, more replays, less Bailey and more Addams Family chants.
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Is there anyway to do something different after the Kings score a goal? I remember in Austria when the Kings scored, the announcer (I think it was DC), would announce the players names and everyone would yell out the players last name the same time the announcer did, including those who got the assist. It was pretty awesome.
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KingTrojan Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
@LA67, That’s a European tradition in all sports. “With the goal, #11 ANZE!” “KOOPITAAAAR!”
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:01 pm
@LA67, That would be up to us, but that would be cool!!
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This is off topic but is the retro jersey gone for good for now? Cause of the dropping of the purple? Its a shame that it was stated “the fans wanted the current colors more” and that is why the purple was removed?.
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Sebastian Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 7:51 am
@pr0cess, http://lakingsinsider.com/2011/09/12/legends-night-games-announced/
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Sebastian Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 7:54 am
@pr0cess, And here is the schedule for the now “Third” jerseys….last years normal home jerseys, they will wear these 7 games, and the vintage purple will be worn for only 3 games.
http://kings.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=57147
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pr0cess Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 9:00 am
thanks guys! but you cant buy them anymore?
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:00 pm
@pr0cess, Those were AWESOME!! They should have gone back to those instead of a “softball home plate” design! horrible!!
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Danny as Director of Game Entertainment will you work with your counterpart in Social Media to leverage the booming Facebook fan page with over 150k fans ?
You can poll, ask questions and give direction through this outlet to better get a gauge of what fans want.
“What song(s) do you want to hear at tonights game?”
You can introduce a chant akin to what the fans at the Hamburg Freezers game were doing.
You can introduce a submission form that will allow fan suggestions.
You can pull user generated content such as fan photos and video.
The options are wide…but it would be a marketing shame not to utilize this resource.
Thanks.
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MeliMel Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 8:17 am
@THEFL, RE: the chant – I think the Royal Army section is going to do some chanting. Here is their link, hopefully they have it on there. http://www.laroyalarmy.com/ I’m actually really excited about this section!
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THEFL Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 9:39 am
@MeliMel, thanks for that tip!
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MeliMel Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 1:07 pm
@THEFL, You’re welcome!
More of the Briggs.
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jayrew Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 8:23 am
@DesertKing, disagree, too cheesy. I mean, listen to those lyrics dude.
“this is LA (we know) our city our home (again, we know) los angeles (we’re aware) we don’t walk alone” (We usually drive everywhere, no?)
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DesertKing Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 9:07 am
@jayrew,
When the Briggs were playing at the play-off games, the place went crazy. You actually had crowd participation with people singing the lyrics. It was very cool.
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Bleb Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
@DesertKing, I disagree.
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I really miss the guy who used to play “Tequila” on his trumpet between periods at the Forum in the old days. Joe Tripoli rocked the organ too! I like the music as long as it is rock or metal but bubblegum pop is a bit out of place in hockey.
Another disturbing trend is the excessive amount of clothing on the ice girls. What was up with the vests in pre-season??? I hope that is not what we can look forward to on the 18th.
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Sebastian Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 8:05 am
@big matt, good call on the ice girls…i noticed that too, then i went to the game at the Pond and their ice girls wore even less than our when ours arent wearing vests.
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big matt Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 3:58 pm
@Sebastian, I agree. I was very impressed with the Anaheim ice girls. A girl sitting next to me said she had tried out and you did not even need to know how to skate!
Still better than the Laker girls, I really don’t care if they are serious “dancers”.
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More Cartman trash talking the other team then chanting “GO KINGS GO”
those make me laugh so damn hard.
oh wait…its supposed to be in form of a question. i would never make it very far on jeopardy.
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Holy Smokes! A truly special day for all Kings fans. Happy Birthday goes out to BOB MILLER!!! 73 years young today. I can only hope I am rolling like Bob when I turn 73. A pleasant day of origin Mr. Miller. You are one of the greats!
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Can things be ‘simplified’? That’s it! That’s my question. I only attended one game last year as I live out of state, but I found all of the hubbub before the Kings take the ice Before Every Period just a bit much. It seems to blow everything way out of proportion.
Note: that also made me pose the question…. is that partially why the Kings haven’t done as well at home as one would expect.
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GARY GLITTER – ROCK ‘N’ ROLL (PART 2)
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Howe 9 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 10:08 am
@King Hop Head, Most places won’t play that anymore since he was arrested for child molestation.
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It seems as though there is a heavy minor league influence on game entertainment. i.e. mascot, t shirt cannon, dudes wearing kings jump suits pumping up the crowd. This is hockey, and the fans are a different breed, and don’t necessarily need that stuff.
I know if its a sponsor you have to roll with it. It just seems as though there’s too much “effort” in pushing the fans to get excited. Richards and Kopitar will get these people going enough.
Also, I’m sure this isn’t something you can fix but I’m thowing it out there. The acoustics are awful. I can barely decipher what David Courtney is saying, very hard to understand due to the acoustics. maybe its just me.
Also, no need to tell the fans to “make some noise”
Just my 2 cents.
Thanks!
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number 6 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 11:05 am
@jayrew,
This is hockey, and the fans are a different breed, and don’t necessarily need that stuff.
That’s what I was trying to say in my question above….. to simplify things. But I love the way you stated it.
There is so much effort in trying to get the fans pumped up. How about, the team plays amazing hockey and shows they can go past the first round. I suggest that that in and of itself would get the fans pumped up.
And also, with all the histrionics, the gate opening, the laser light stuff…. nothing helped the Kings to have differing sorts of melt downs in two consecutive first round playoff matchups – both of which they were positioned to win.
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Please, I beg of you, Can you get rid of the Gaga crappy music and put more rock on? Thanks. Btw, my husband and I are sth in our late 40′s and the music just kills us. I know we are not in the minority. This is a common complaint on other Kings boards as well.
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Bleb Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 3:27 pm
@Tracy M, Yep.
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 5:55 pm
@Bleb, AMEN!!!
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Do you ever think about the risks of losing older, most seasoned Kings fans with new ploys? Or do you assume that the die-hards are so wedded to the team that new entertainment ploys won’t play a role in whether a fan comes to a game or not?
The reason I ask is because I have been a Kings fan for 15 years and I have seen a huge difference in in-game entertainment. My feelings range from indifference for the punk band to antipathy for the mascot. I understand the Kings have to sell tickets, however, and I wonder what consideration has been given to long(er)-time fans, if any.
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Howe 9 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 10:09 am
@McPuck Jr., Things change. It’s a new electronic world. Get on borad or get left off.
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number 6 Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 11:09 am
@Howe 9,
I don’t think that is what Howe is saying. You can slice the cake any way you wish, but no matter which optic you look at it thru, the stuff that goes on just before periods is a bit OTT. I’m sure there is a median way of doing that sort of thing rather than loud, loud, lights, loud, more lights, huge announcements.
The team can be coming onto the ice for a regular season game vs. CBJ that is 4-2 going into the 3rd period, and you’d think that they are coming out on to the ice for Game 4 of the SC Finals.
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justmyopinion Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 11:37 am
@Howe 9, “Things change. It’s a new electronic world. Get on borad or get left off.”
Nice, selfish sentiment. Not everyone likes the same things and have a right to their preferences.
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IwantTheCup Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 10:54 am
@McPuck Jr., I agree, things change. There’s a wide range of Kings fans, and they have to try to “please” everyone. I actually LOVE the punk band and at first I didn’t think I would even like Bailey…but I LOVE HIM!!
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Danny,
It is my understanding you unplugged one of the goal horns, I thought it was noticeably more quite during the preseason. Any reason for this?
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Has there been any thought given to having one consistent person sing the national anthems during the season? It would be great if Davis Gaines could do it.
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Make the “westside Rental” guy a cheerleader and bring back the guy from preseason playing air guitar on his fake leg!!!!
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Ryan Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 11:10 am
@neil, He now has a female twin lol
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KingTrojan Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
@neil, NO!!!!!!!!!!! RENTAL MAN MUST BE STOPPED!!!!!!!!
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Personally, I think the in-game experience at Staples has gotten alot worse the last 5 years.
I think the experience panders to passive fans.
It is frustrating to get chants going or to razz the opposing goaltender because every whistle some dumb song comes on and kills the crowd.
I haven’t read the near 200 comments above mine but these things stick out to me…prompting the crowd for noise can be irritating. Having to listen to “LOUDER” and I CAN’T HEAR YOU” every home game is irritating.
Can we tone it down a little bit?
The crowd at Staples will be loud without having to prompt with them with gimmicks. Let the crowd do the in-game experience for you.
People say Staples is a quiet building…and I think a fair share of blame is due to TOO MUCH going on through the loudspeakers….it really does kill the crowd and create unnecessary, artificial noise.
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BobsYourUncle Reply:
October 13th, 2011 at 12:52 am
@deelo, Yeah! Like a 4-0 lead at the end of the first period in a playoff game!…oh wait…that didn’t work…
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I don’t think this has been mentioned before – Can we please NOT play the “so-and-so sucks!” music and chant when the game is 0-0 or we are only up by 1 with the outcome still in question? It seems to jinx us almost every time. Keep for a time when we are up and things are really clicking.
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deelo Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 9:54 am
@KingsFan in OC,
THAT reminds me…there was an AUDIBLE groan in the building at Frozen Fury when they tried doing “Avalanche Suck” when they were handing it to us late in the 3rd.
That was a stretch even for Vegas.
It isn’t a cool chant in the 1st place….but to do it while we are getting creamed…bad form.
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Hey Rich and Danny,
First, thanks for taking our questions.
I haven’t read all the comments above so I apologize if this is a repeat question.
I really enjoyed the music and footage that was projected on the ice awhile back. I have a vague eecollection of hearing that Jerry Bruckheimer (a Kings fan himself) had a hand in that. Would it be possible to have him do another one, or to get him involved in some way?
Thanks!
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Why are we not getting as many promotioanl items? In years past, there would be a hat, a shirt, etc? The rally towels are great and all..but I have so many of them. I know I appreciate getting these every once in awhile. It makes me feel like I’m getting something for my money. Thank you for all your hard work!
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Intro for players coming on the ice should be “the good the bad & the ugly” instrumental theme used by Metallica in their concert intros. Lose the Disney plastic castle props…
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Bleb Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
@MMF, That is the greatest idea I’ve heard. That would get the place fired up!!
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Do you plan to embrace Hollywood and the pool of celebrities available to you here in Los Angeles?
It would be great to see celebs make more guest appearances like South Park/Cartman during the game. Simple recorded messages about that night’s opponent or just rooting for the Kings in general. Seems to me a wasted opportunity not to take advantage of what other cities only wish they could have. The Kings are, after all, from Hockeywood, USA.
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The sound is much too loud. I wear earplugs and my ears still ring when I leave the arena. More importantly, watching the games is a very much a social event. We go as a family and we go with friends. With the sound so loud it is nearly impossible to share the experience even with someone sitting right next to you. We spend most of the time yelling at each other or repeating “huh” over and over again. The selection of the music livens the crowd, not the volume of the music.
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I may have missed it, but I didn’t see anyone comment about the horrible national anthem singing. This song is representative of our country. It is not a song to to reinterpreted by the singer. I love when I hear the fans singing along, something it is impossible to do with the reinterpretations.
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Everything to Everyone -
Is it a policy that the Kings have to “try” to cater to everyone? The random mix of entertainment seems to make it a non-cohesive experience that is straight-up distracting..
Generally, it’s just confusing when Iron Maiden and ‘Top 20’ are played in the same room. There are other genres that blend well with quality rock… but some things are just too contrasting, which becomes a distraction and cancels any excitement that was just built from playing “The Trooper.”
Along the same lines – Doing some things for the kids is not generally going to kill the buzz of the core fan (np, we’ll keep that Lemonhead game) – but it just becomes bad comedy when one tries to do something for everyone (Dark Disney Castle/Pop Organ Music/Ryan Seacrest Host).
Can we get a change in the old “everything to everyone” policy?
p.s. Can we play more metal?
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 5:49 pm
@Six Puck, Its like Vegas when it was trying to do the same thing.
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Before every game the Jumbotron displays a message telling the fans not to use offensive language etc., reminding them that it is a family event. Someone forgot to tell the King’s organization and someone surely forgot to tell the cameramen. There is one cameraman in particular who goes out of his way to capture every buttocks and breast he can while the Ice Girls are on the ice. I have seen this over and over again—the camera close up to a girl’s behind as it is going up and down to shovel the ice into the bucket. I have actually watched him focus his camera so that he could get a good, close-up shot of either an Ice Girl’s behind or breasts as they are skating . He really likes the one girl who is about to fall out of her top. He gets nice and close for that shot. The camera men are not just focused on the Ice Girls, ANY woman walking down or up an aisle is fair game as well.
So many times I can’t count, as soon as the Jumbotron shows the woman’s anatomy the men have comments to share with one another—-”Great ass.” “Ooh Baby, come over and give me some of that”—”I’d like to get a piece of that.” “Got milk?” I once even heard a little boy about 10 years old join in with them. I have seen girls sink in their seats as they watch and listen to what men have to say about women. How sick is that. The way the Ice Girls are dressed, the way they conduct themselves, the bathing suit calendar shoots shown on the screen repeatedly, and the cameramen’s repeated focus on the women’s anatomy all contribute to this type of environment. Staples promotes this type of behavior, the King’s organization promotes this type of behavior. Hey, those in charge–would you want your daughters or sisters, to ever be subjected to such comments? I don’t think so. Judging by your decisions maybe you don’t care. But, you are responsible.
It is so very obvious that the purpose of the Ice Girls is to stimulate and entertain the men who attend the games. If it was about getting the fans interested into the game the the Ice Girls would not be dressed like they are waiting tables at a men’s club. Ask yourselves, why are the male Crew not dressed provocatively? Answer: the Ice Girls are there as eye candy for the men. You see, we still cannot get past the caveman belief that sports are for men and women are just there to make the male experience better. Take a look around the arena next time you are there. ALL of those fans deserve the same great hockey experience.
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KingTrojan Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 12:46 pm
@TrooperPo, Yeah, let’s get rid of hitting on the ice and call ourselves the Mighty Kings too.
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 5:48 pm
@KingTrojan, LIKE
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When the tennis balls are tossed out with the players numbers on them, why is there a ball with the number of a player who has been out on injured reserve for over 2 months with no sign of returning tossed out?
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Danny,
This is going to be a question that no one else has asked, but what programs are you using? Do you use Photoshop, Illustrator, and In Design? What programs do you use for videos for the board etc? How much of your day is devoted to designing a mailer vs creating the latest video for the next game. When do you start creating the videos for each game and do you have a design team that you work with? The graphic designer in me has to know.
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Surly Jacob Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
@Mike J., I don’t know about graphic design, but as far as video goes unless they switched, Aaron Brenner, the Kings video editor, is a Final Cut Pro guy. My guess is they use After Effects for video graphics.
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Most arenas play the same old rock music, is there any notion to mix it up a bit? a bit of hip hop or something? Nothing offensive of course
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 5:45 pm
@Paul G, Dude, when was the last time you were at a Kings game? Thats is mostly what they play. bad, pop/top 40 horribleness! listen to every other arenas in game music. Its all hard rock!
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The music played is way too poppy for hockey. Other arenas pretty much only play rock or metal, which is more fitting for hockey. Any way you can ditch the same pop songs that KROQ says are rock?
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
@Bleb, ditto, see below!!!!
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Please, more clips of the guy comically imitating the opposing player being put into the penalty box. The one I Iike the best is the one where he was eating jello.
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Didn’t anyone realize the Farmer John Ball Toss is probably not the best event they can sponsor, considering what they do?
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
@Bookmarks, Yeah, but its hilarious!!!
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When we play an orange team, such as the Flyers, can the employees selling food and drinks down the aisles wear a different color than orange?! It’s hard to defend the Kings when Flyers fans say that “even the venders wear Flyers colors”.
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Reagrding in game music, I complain about this all the time. Hockey is a high energy impact sport with an energetic fan base. I realize this is LA but listen to what most other venues play, (dare I say even the hated Ducks) They play almost all Hard Rock!! Not rap/top 40 pop. AC/DC, Old Metallica, even the NFL is playing bands like Pantera in their intros. Its hard to get into a game when you hear Katy Perry playing as opposed to AC/DC’s TNT. Will you upgrade the in game music experience to what it should be at a Kings Hockey game?
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Don’t know if this qualifies or not, but what can we do to get someone who sings the national anthem “traditionally” instead of the current R&B style that makes me cringe everytime the girl who can’t sing anyway tries to sing it? Davis Gaines nails the song everytime, sings it with passion and enthusiasm versus Rachel whats her name who IMO is an embarrasement. Just my two cents, otherwise, throw a few more t-shirts up into the 300′s and not so many in the lower bowl and I’m stoked. Oh, I went to the Kings/Sucks, my boy won the Human Hamster Ball race and got a girls small t-shirt? Maybe a little more thought into the Kings gift packs. His girlfriend liked the shirt, but I wanted it!!! Looking forward to Tuesday. GO KINGS GO!!
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Devilmachine Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:56 pm
@Dave in Torrance, +1
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Also.. I don’t know if this is in your area of concern but I have a question regarding the Ice Girl Calendar.
Why are the girls not wearing ANYTHING that says LA Kings on them? Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy looking at pretty women in bikini’s but it’s the Kings Ice Crew. It looks like any other swimsuit calendar with no relation to our team. I would rather see them in Jerseys with some sticks or other hockey related gear.
Additionally, I would love to have a calendar with the players on it (Action shots, not beefcake.. not there’s anything wrong with that, lol)
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MeliMel Reply:
October 15th, 2011 at 5:49 pm
@LittleRhody, I’d like the beefcake player calendar. Why should the guys have all the fun with the Ice Girls?
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Just keep playing AC\DC. Attn: There has been a Zombie siting on the Insider. It’s up to you to figue out which handle he uses.
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I’m maybe late for a tip…
1.
To announce the starting lineup you could do either
A) European introduction: PA (opts for participation first) says first name and the crowd follows with the last name (also seen on jumbotron).
B) Pick a fan (season ticket holder extra?) in the crowd that announces the starting 5.
2.
Offer headphone sets for children. Some little kids get scared by the sounds in arena etc. That would help the family experiance.
3.
Since LA is the “meka” of hollywood I guess Cartman doing the GO KINGS GO CHANTS ain’t a bad idea.
4.
I know Alyssa Milano and Jesse James have already done some Kings clotches. Maybe there could be again done somethin’ with them or annyone else? The basic Kings store is rather boring and there is a possibility to sell the “LA Kings” trademark to fans better (just donn’t overprice it please). Just a thought.
Thanks for all you do Rich =)
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4ndr3y Reply:
October 15th, 2011 at 9:30 am
@4ndr3y, uh oh, clarification on 1 B) Every game new fan =)
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