A very happy Mother’s Day to all the hockey moms… It’s finally a game day in the Western Conference. The Kings have become Los Angeles’ de facto NFL team, because they play once a week, on Sundays. Well, that will change after today, in what figures to be a tough series. The joke around here has been that the series will set the NHL record for highest average temperature. It’s supposed to top 100 today in Glendale, Ariz. Here’s how things look this morning, through what is quite possibly the dirtiest window in North America…
“Yeah, but it’s a dry heat”
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Jeff Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 9:59 am
@Scott, kinda like my oven.
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Token Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:02 am
@Scott, “game over man, game over”!
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Scott Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 11:54 am
@Scott, Who put her in charge
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Thanks Rich. Wish I was there!!
GKG
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I just hope the lure of AZ women didn’t cause Richards and Carter to pull an all nighter like their predecessors from Nashville…..
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InTheCrease Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:37 am
@Scott, Wet heat…
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kororr Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:56 am
@InTheCrease, ha! i see what you did there.,,,
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to everyone, HAPPY MOTHERS DAY, To all the mothers of everyone.. Have a great day today,stay COOL, and everything is ON at 5pm pdt!!!!!!!!!!
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Gail Web Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:00 am
@lakingbob(chi), Thanks so much already at my job now with both my sons this morning, so I can go to the LA watch party later this afternoon, downtown if not for work I would have been in AZ, so since I work six days a week, no worries at all, as will be there in heart and spirit!
Go Kings Go!
Make us moms proud!
Thanks
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IceGuy Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 11:02 am
@Gail Web,
Note to Kings:
Yes, your Mother’s will be watching you!
That’s all the motivation you need. Right?
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I’m surprised that I actually ran into more Lakers fans than Kings fans at PHX Live last night. I guess everyone was in RH’s room whooping it up. LOL.
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I posted a while back that the season would end with the Kings
and the Rangers just like it started in Europe.
All looks on target as we start the next series.
Go Kings.
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lakingbob(chi) Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 8:51 am
@micwoo, Ya , I thought that way back on that morning of the first game of the season.. It is mint to be!!!
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Marty's Fists Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 9:49 am
@micwoo, I have the same feeling that the destiny of the cup will be battled for by la vs ny and its gonna be huge! Can anyone say GAME DAY!
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NOTE: NO SUN BATHING TODAY, We do not need to melt the ice tonight!!!!!
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My stomach is already a mess! Go Kings Go!
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Gail Web Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:39 am
@Tracy Thackrah, you are not alone me too
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morning rich! would be FANTASTIC if the Kings take this game tonight so please cheer loud for them since i cant make it
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On my way Rich, what’s for lunch?
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Hi all. Was on a cruise for a week and its great to be back and reading all the info provided by Rich and comments by the bloggers. Was able to listen to the Kings take out the Blues in game 4, sionce no TV coverage was available on the ship. Listened to Nick and Daryl call the game while on the pool deck. Let out a huge whoop at games end and scared the wits of my neighboring passengers. Was wearing my Kings cap so they got the message as to why I was so loud. Been waiting patiently to dock and got home last night. GKG!!! Get a good start on the Yotes and play a full 60!!!
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Jsauce23 Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 9:15 am
@YooperSkip 24, yooper! where abouts are you from? I went to school in Marquette for 4 years
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YooperSkip 24 Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 9:19 am
@Jsauce23, From Norway, near Iron Mountain. Went to Michigan Tech in Houghton.
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Jsauce23 Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 9:28 am
@YooperSkip 24, my buddy has a camp in Norway ive been there a few times. Tech still sucks =) are you still located there?
YooperSkip 24 Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 9:39 am
@Jsauce23, No, I am no longer in the UP. I live in Indio. Tech took a few steps back in hockey for a few years, but they have a new coach who was honored by the WCHL as coach of the year or something like that. Maybe, they will become a strong hockey power again. Where have I heard that before?? Their last runs to the NCAA finals were in the 60s when Tony Esposito was their goalie. Are you still in the UP? Also, I may know your buddy, but I have been away for many years.
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Jsauce23 Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 9:51 am
@YooperSkip 24, I saw tech play this year they had one solid player and that was about it. Northern underachieved all 4 years I was at the school, they recruit anybody that can play hockey and do not really look at their character or grades.(USC Football) Nothing against Kaunisto haha! I’m sure you know a few of my friends and their families, most kids from Iron Mountain and Norway end up at Northern. I graduated in December and moved back to Pasadena for a few months. Now I am in Grand Rapids, which is a great city. However, not very many kings fans in West Michigan
GRKingsFan Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:10 am
@Jsauce23, Grand Rapids is a great place to be a Kings fan! Where are you watching all the playoff action? You should check out Tavern on The Square. The manager there is a HUGE Kings fan and always loves to see other local fans stop in to cheer on LA!
Jsauce23 Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
@YooperSkip 24, No Way! I will have to check it out I just moved here about a month ago so I dont know anybody. Are you gonna be there tonight??
Jsauce23 Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
@YooperSkip 24, I have just been watching most the action at my house I live off of Wealthy about a mile from downtown
GRKingsFan Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
@Jsauce23, I will be there tonight! In my Kings gear, cheering loud. Stop on by! Downtown on the corner of Ionia and Oakes, not too far from Wealthy.
jsauce23 Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
@YooperSkip 24, Sounds good! ill stop on by! Lets go Kings!!
KOHO Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 9:46 am
@YooperSkip 24, I was born in Hhereancock & my brother graduated from Michigan Tech. They are all Red Wing fans up there obviously but most of them want the Kings to win it all. Yeah, they’re all not that bad!
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KOHO Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 9:46 am
@KOHO, born in Hancock..sorry..
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Jsauce23 Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 9:53 am
@KOHO, where are all these yooper kings fans coming from! all red wing fans through out Michigan, but then yoopers root for the packers and hate the lions. Go figure..
YooperSkip 24 Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:56 am
@KOHO, I guess many of us have a soft spot for the Wings, since they have been around for so long and quite a good team at that. But, once I moved to CA and the Kings were established, I became a Kings fan through and through. I still respect the Wings, but when they play the Kings they are my enemy. The Kings are always first and foremost to me. With regard to the Packers/Lions combination, I lived 100 miles from Green Bay and 400 miles from Detroit. That pretty much defines the reason the yoops root for the Pack.
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TO JEFF R;;;;;;; Coming up on 8 hours and counting!!!!!!!!!!
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 9:20 am
@lakingbob(chi), Thanks….i will be at my Sisters so not sure when I will be home, be before 5:00 though. So I am not sure when I can start the countdown. Take my place in case I am a little late.
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Boosting this game is less nerve racking than the Manchester city game
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Jsauce23 Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 9:02 am
@Jsauce23, Hopefully*
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toemas_sandstrom Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 9:07 am
@Jsauce23, Wow! What a finish! How about the similarities between City and the Kings? Both waiting 40 plus years for a title? The run at the end of the season? Man City, the Engerlands Kings… Loved the look on Fergie’s face when United got word of the comeback!! Haha!!!! Never celebrate too early!!
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skooma Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 9:29 am
@toemas_sandstrom, Most of the season I compared the Kings to Liverpool. Both are good defensive teams with a poor scoring record. They also have an expensive forward that doesn’t deliver (Penner/Carroll).
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cfc1fan Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:31 am
@skooma, As a Chelsea supporter and Kings fan (since the days of Jay Wells and JP Kelly) I have to say…..Liverpool?!? To taint my beloved Kings with the curse of King Kenny is too much!! LOL, the least I can do after winning the FA Cup…..YNWA, toemas..
Jsauce23 Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 9:30 am
@toemas_sandstrom, its nice to see Man U not win every year!
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Duncanz Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:28 am
@Jsauce23, Hopefully relegation follows rapidly when their old guard corps retires.
Go Toffees!
My wife and I will be at Margaritaville at 3:00 pm wearing a Robitaille and Blake jersey respectively. Email peter@themuseboxx.com
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Pili Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 9:23 am
@Bonvivant, I’m more jealous that your wife is wearing a Robitaille jersey than the fact that you’re going to be at the game. Good on you.
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OT the yotes bus ran into penners last time they were here. Penner might be looking for some revenge and run into them.
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rtana Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 9:19 am
@rtana, car
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it’s about friggin time…
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Man, practically giving away tix to this game on stubhub. Lots of nosebleeds available under $40. Just sad. Wish the same was true for games 3 & 4 here at Staples!
I once bought tix to a Cards/Packers playoff game for $25 days before the game and make the drive out. What a lame sports city.
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Rich, we’ll give you a pass on the lack of a Munters unit.
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Duncanz Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 9:47 am
@Michael J., Magnifying glasses out everyone …
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Greyhound has landed at Ground Harbor Roadport
I can feel the heat outside overwhelming the AC!
Anyhow, good “mana” is in town in PHX for the LA Kings.
So let me know, whose starting the party early, over here ?!!!
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Greyhound has landed at Ground Harbor Roadport
I can feel the heat outside overwhelming the AC!
Anyhow, good “mana” is in town in PHX for the LA Kings.
So let me know, who’s starting the party early, over here ?!!!
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Rich did the window start out dirty, or was it caused by your raging pre game party lol. Wait I know it must have Torres’s fingerprints on it thus making it the dirtiest window of all time!
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Goooooooooo KINGS Gooooooooooooo!!!
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I see you have made it!,, Man City made one hell of.a.comeback. just thought you would like to know
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Duncanz Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:01 am
@KingCharles of SaltLake, Scores? … wait, not on here, people DVRing!
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Steve W Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
@Duncanz, Hey, I haven’t seen the scores yet. Did Liverbool lose?
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This day has finally arrived! Let’s get it on! I’m charged! Fired up! Ready to rock!
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hey I don’t see any AC units in your photo,must be movin up in the world. lol
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Looks like your staying in the same hotel I will be staying in tomorrow when I get there for game 2 on Tuesday….Where’s the parties going to be for game 2 and the NYR/NJD game 1 on Monday night? Can’t wait to BLACKOUT the WHITEOUT on Tuesday!
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Totally pumped up fot tonights game..It has been a long, long week of contemplating the upcoming series…looking for a strong forechecking effort from our boys-Start to Finish!!! GO Kings Go!!
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I’ll take the Kings minus 1.5 goals today.
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I’m excited at 10:30am for a 5pm faceoff….it’s gonna be a loooooonnnnngg day.. I do want to say a word for Bob Miller and Jim Fox who will miss calling the game tonight. It is an injustice that these two are missing out on this potentially historic run for the LA Kings. I know people who grew up in the 70′s and 80′s in LA realize how lucky we were to get to hear games called by the best announcers ever to grace one city. Vin Scully, Chick Hearn, and Bob Miller were the voices of Los Angeles sports and each of them made every game seem so special and unique. Vin has had the chance to be the voice that described Gibson’s 9th inning walk-off HR to win game 1 of the WS. Lakers fans from the 80′s remember how awful homer Tommy Heinson was trying to call NBA Finals games, so we put the radio on and listen to Chick call the game on TV. Well, Miller and Foxy deserve to say “The 2012 Stanley Cup Champions, your Los Angeles Kings…”
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all you kings fans who made the trip out you make me proud! and jealous! GO KINGS!!!
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Duncanz Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:54 am
@kb,
GKG !!!
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The city bus drivers are even friendly in PHX!
Airport terminal shuttles flashing “Go Coyotes” on the side.
The atmosphere is building!
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TiredOfIt Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
@Duncanz, Awesome
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I’m proud of and happy for everyone here that is going to the game as well. I’ll be listening for you tonight. Way to represent!
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My room is close to yours and my windows are filthy as well! It was great meeting you, Bob, and Foxy last night just outside the hotel. Hope to see you over at Margaritaville with all the Kings Fans! Go kings!!!!!
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My father, who was the biggest Kings fan I ever knew, engrained into me never to bet with my heart. I think what makes this year, these playoffs so intense is that if I had to place a bet, it would be on the Kings, and I wouldn’t be breaking my dad’s rule. It’s very sobering for a long time Kings fan to realize that. GKG!!! GKG!!!
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mothers day officially over at 5 pm .sorry mom GKG!!!!
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