Big game coming up on October 30th, 8:10 pm at the San Diego Ice Arena as the Militiamen, coached by yours truly, will be taking on the Warhawks, coached by Daryl Evans.
In an effort to highlight the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and to commemorate 200 years of cooperation and a peaceful border between Canada and the United States, teams made up of service men and women from the
Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Ottawa (Halifax Class Frigate) and United States Navy San Diego, including personnel from the USS Carl Vinson (Nimitz Class Super-carrier).
Our thanks goes out to all service personnel for their hard work and duty on behalf of the United States and Canada.
Should be a lot of fun!
Everyone must be bored…..
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puck73 Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 9:57 am
@Neil, Not really. The Kings won the cup. At this point, the players and owners could take the season off and it wouldnt faze me one bit. I have been waiting for 39 years, and it finally came true, so I am going to enjoy this as long as I can.
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aKinginVancouver Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 1:34 pm
@puck73, The Kings winning the cup really does make this situation easier. PLus I can listen to Bob, Jim, Daryl, and Nick calling game six.
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54FIGHTING Reply:
October 24th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
@Neil,
The real question is: how does an active duty Navy guy working in San Diego not get any word of this? Huge Kings fan since ’88 and stationed at the Naval Hospital and I PLAY ICE HOCKEY. No word or invite
When I was on the USS Nimitz we had a team and played in Mira Mesa but not much since. Sad.
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Pretty cool. Thanks Should be fun.
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How about a post about the fans that are missing hockey…about how workers are NOT getting paid due to the lockout…How the Kingsinsider lost Rich…..How about a poll about whose side the fans are on>> How about a poll about Bettman getting fired or staying?? How about a poll on how fans are NOT going to spend money at L.A. Live ???
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Lake Forest Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 3:14 pm
@Neil, I know these stories aren’t what we prefer, but your suggestions we all know the answers. It’s like blogging about how it rained yesterday.
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luc20rules Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 6:33 pm
@Lake Forest, You forgot, It would be like how it rained yesterday, and how the NHL censored it.
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luc20rules Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 6:36 pm
@Neil, First of all I know your frustrated. If you read my posts so am I, but I still really like all these non-hockey stories about how those affiliated with the Kings are doing so much with in the community. I know we are not wealthy and nobody will line up to see us, but could the underlining story be is it more productive to do something to help the community or charity are just complain about obvious NHL CBA problems.
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Neil Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 7:10 pm
@luc20rules, agree…The Kings family does great stuff in the community!!!!
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Mars Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 10:11 am
@Neil, +1
They do A Lot of community work!
I admire that a lot
Should be fun. Now if you could only arrange to play the game on the flight deck of that carrier…
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How about posting some Manchester Monarchs updates and analysis? It’s as close to Kings hockey that we have right now.
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KC23 Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 7:32 pm
@LB, Amen, that is what I want to hear about.
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jess Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 7:56 pm
@LB,
Hear, Hear!
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“In and effort to highlight the bicentennial of the War of 1812″
Question: Why are you ‘highlighting’ war? This glorification of war…death and disease…is grotesque IMO. Especially juxtaposed next to the previous Children’s hospital post, which aims to help preserve life, not destroy it. You can’t have it both ways guys.
It’s not surprising that nothing was even mentioned about the Indians who were devastated by this ridiculous and unnecessary war. This ‘militarization’ of hockey is very disturbing and has no place on the ice, let alone this blog.
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lets do it again Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 5:28 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), +1
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Darrell Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:56 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), We are celebrating the fact that Canada did not in any way want to be part of the United States. Canadians like that sort of thing.
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empire Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 3:59 pm
@Darrell,
We, the US were fighting the British Empire not Canadians but the British were to busy fighting a war against France so it was only defense at that time. 1812 was the year Napoleon invaded Russia with much dismay and he was gone in by 1814 which was the year Britain went on the offensive to form the border. British support of American Indian tribes against American expansion was also a big reason for the conflict.
I just hope they don’t play the 1812 Overture which clear includes the anthems of France and Russia.
BTW, just think, if the Yanks had won would we even have hockey….
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_1812
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Choralone Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 11:52 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), I think the point is to celebrate 200 years of peace between two neighbors since then.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 9:13 am
@Choralone, By highlighting a war? Yep, makes perfect sense (scratching head).
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DesertKing Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 10:40 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Those who fail to remember the past are doomed to repeat it.
The natives are getting restless ( no pun intended from Paul’s post )
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war of 1812……can we get political now????
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 3:27 pm
@Neil,
Very astute Neil. War is, after all, the continuation of POLITICS by other means.
Did you read the jersey? “Partners in defense and security” What the hell is that? The US attacked Canada and was one of the only times in its’ history where they failed to take any land. Canadians are very proud about preventing the attempted takeover of their country. Partners in defense? Man, this re-writing of history is laughable.
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Gustavo Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 7:06 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Just as laughable as the war 1848. Could you believe that less than one and a half century later Mexico would regain all the territories it surrendered without firing a single bullet, lol?
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Michael J. Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 9:07 am
@Gustavo,
DesertKing Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 4:50 pm
@Neil,
Calm down folks, it is just a way to recognize the valor of the troops and sailors who fought in that war. No politics, just the troops of two counries getting together and celebrating 200 of years of peace which followed this war and led to an allied effort to defeat evil in 2 world wars. Now, if you want politics, let me refer you to a Mr. Gary Bettman………. Let
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DesertKing Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 4:50 pm
@DesertKing,
the Overture begin!!
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King Alex Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 5:01 pm
@DesertKing, Thank you! Thats exactly how I see it too.
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lets do it again Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 5:31 pm
@DesertKing, Canada has a navy? I thought they just hurled empty beer cans at ther enemys.
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DesertKing Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 5:36 pm
@lets do it again,
Fosters – Canadien name for Australian beer weapons
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 5:48 pm
@DesertKing, I love it (not really) when you express an opinion and people tell you to calm down. As if any expression of outrage is automatically considered wild. It’s like asking when I stopped beating my wife. It assumes the worst. Just use Noam Chomsky’s voice when reading my comments and you’ll be enveloped by calm. As for the post itself, I obviously (and respectfully) disagree. It very much glorifies and gives reverence to war. Hockey jerseys and aircraft carriers to not mix. Politics, pure and simple.
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DesertKing Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 6:38 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com)
Sorry, “calm down” was just a quick turn of verse. Reference war, it is fought for a multitude of reasons other than politics, specifically religion, ethnic conflict, land acquisition, and economics. The War of 1812 was strictly about economics with a sprinkle of ego from the British monarchy. It is very well documented that politics had nothing to do with it. Fortunately this blog doesn’t allow political or religious discussion, which is why it is the only one I participate on. Everyone here loves to talk about the Kings and hockey. Unfortunately, economics and egos are preventing us from enjoying the thing we all love, Kings hockey. Hopefully the economic and ego war between Bettman and Fehr will end and we will go back to being hockey fans. Support the military men from both nations, let them play their hockey game, let their family, friends and fans enjoy their game, and hope that the idiots in Toronto figure out that fighting over $$ is a waste of time and $$.
Darrell Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:58 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Oh come on. Next thing you know you’re going to criticize the Kings for saluting the servicemen and women at the games.
Cool stuff Foxy!
Thanks for filling in. Unfortunately for me, the sour taste of losing Rich to this pathetic lock out is not going away.
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KC23 Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 7:36 pm
@Sebastian, Bettman is as evil a character as I’ve ever witnessed in hockey. My level of loathing towards him is unmatched. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t feel much different about Fehr either, but Bettman takes the cake.
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Mars Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 10:20 am
@KC23, the sad part is buttman thinks he is doing good, he is going down as the worst person in sports
I don’t think he will ever be challenged for that title.
I guess ignorance is bliss.
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Thanks Jim, bit far for me to drive too, or else I would be there have lots of fun, and a great time, and thanks again.
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Will the game be cut down to 40 minutes in length, like the War of 1812?
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lets do it again Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 5:27 pm
@KingsFan, Ha ha ha right .
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Wow! So if the lockout goes another two years will there be a game between the US and Vietnam to commemorate the 50th anniversary of that war too?
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I hate the lockout but the game is down the street from my house. Sounds like a blast.
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Scott Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 5:45 pm
@Jim Fox How do we get tickets?
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Jim Fox Reply:
October 29th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Scott: No tickets needed…just stop by if you can…8 pm or so for start…SDIce in Mira Mesa…thanks!
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Is this the beginning of a game series to commemorate all wars since 1812? Food for cheap laughs, I’m sure
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DesertKing Reply:
October 22nd, 2012 at 7:24 pm
@Gustavo,
If so, I am bringing a jacket to the “Cold War” game
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U S A U S A
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our boats cooler
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Anyone remember Raitis Ivanans?
He’s third in Pim in KHL
Haha last I saw of him was when he got his lights knocked out in the first game of the season debuting with the Flames I think it was.
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TeamJMFJ Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 1:48 am
@Subby, hope hes doing well along with his family. I remember when the FSW did a feature on him. I missed those this year.
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Ugh this blog is almost unbearable to look at now. No offense, i love Nick, Darryl, Bob and Jim just as much as the next overly passionate Kings fan…but this blog isn’t supposed to be advertising space for all their charity events. Not that I dont support it, but it has no place on a hockey blog IMO. Stupid lockout.
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Kings Fan In Temecula Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 8:17 am
@TeamJMFJ, you took the words right out of my mouth, now i’m speechless lol
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Michael J. Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 9:08 am
@TeamJMFJ,
I’m right there with you. What has happened to our blog???
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Mars Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 10:16 am
@TeamJMFJ,
There isn’t a lot they can write about currently
The fact they are not talking about last season says they are being censored
I for one am happy we are getting something durin these dark days
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TeamJMFJ Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 10:21 am
@Mars, of course there isnt much to write about…but as some have suggested…how about some Monarchs updates? Or our Juniors prospects…
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Cool! Any chance the Cup could be in town too?
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Kopitar interview on Mayors Manor.
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The last time I saw hockey in SD it was the Gulls vs. Ice dogs
Even worse it was during a lockout too!
Now the gulls and ice dogs are gone, total sadness.
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He Shoots, He Scores Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 10:24 am
@Mars, Memories.
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Gail Web Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 10:25 am
@Mars, Ice Dogs now there’s a name, use to go to games and be a season tik holder in fact I am packing up a box the other day, and low and behold I found a unopen package with two Ice Dogs magnets in them, very nice to relive the pass and wish they never left, they were a fun group of outstanding men, boys in hockey and loved going to there games, even got a lunch with the Ice Dogs players too, really cool
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jess Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 7:58 pm
@Mars, Those were great games.
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Live right down the road from SDIA. Too bad I’ll be out of town, would love to attend.
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Ben Eager got in a little trouble……anyone could of guessed that was going to happen, though surprised it hasn’t (not just Eager, but others being stupid).
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Manchester Monarchs lookin good early on. I have a really good feeling about Tanner Pearson, I think he could turn out to be a real plum.
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goldielocks Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 1:12 pm
@puck73,
So you have the same opinion with Craig Button (said Pearson is NHL ready). I don’t like Button but I must agree with you. Pearson is a real deal.
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jess Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 8:02 pm
@puck73,
Monarchs looking good. I would be more happy if this blog would keep us up to speed on their progress!
Get it together collective Insider writers! More Monarchs updates please.
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I feel like so many ex kings names are in the NHL. Or maybe it’s I only recognize more of them lol
I’m so bored I’m studying their stats and scoring leaders blah
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Subby Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 12:27 pm
@Subby, khl****
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NHLPA’s going to have a conference call at 5PM. Daly said NHL is not ruling out phase-in option. So the question is, can PA make it closer to ‘make whole’? If not, the whole season in jeopardy.
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Neil Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 2:50 pm
@goldielocks, It seems like they are close..But they NEED to TALK!!! 50 50 is in the talks…Its the Make Whole that is now causing the problems….Owners need to take responsibilty on their contracts.
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FKA PakiFro Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 3:35 pm
@goldielocks,
Glad you brough that up. I read that too…so if the NHL is willing to phase in…what the hell is the problem? The NHLPA offered a phase in……………..
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Lake Forest Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 3:47 pm
@FKA PakiFro, what do you mean by “phase in”
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goldielocks Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 3:59 pm
@Lake Forest,
NHLPA’s proposal were like it gradually gets to 50/50 share at 5th year, starting with higher percentage to protect their existing contracts. Bettman countered with this ‘make whole’ concept with 50/50 through all years. But after that statement, Daly said this phese-in approach isn’t entirely ruled out so PA can make it like getting 50/50 at 3rd year or something. Hopefully, they could work out something reasonable in 48 hours.
goldielocks Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 4:09 pm
@FKA PakiFro,
I just listened to Westy’s interview on NHL radio. He said that their third proposal was literally 50/50 making whole if only owners honor the contracts they signed. At this point, they are $500 million apart. So if they make it like both sides take a step forward by taking $250 million concession each, it would be a done deal but … I don’t know. We’ll see in a couple days.
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FKA PakiFro Reply:
October 24th, 2012 at 10:25 am
@goldielocks,
I guess thats the thing..the NHLPA IS making concessions just by going to 50/50. What are they getting in return? Shorter contracts, stricter cap controls?
Jamesonafterawin Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 5:15 pm
@goldielocks, Maybe last a whole hour. Funny, I go to meeting’s all the time, 30 minutes of a hour meeting is spent waiting for people to show up late, eat there donut and shut up.
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who’s “yours truly”?
Seems like there is someone new covering this every day.
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jess Reply:
October 23rd, 2012 at 8:00 pm
@California Royalty, Foxy
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The American ship looks really hardcore.
The Canadien boat on the other hand, -looks like it throws out lobster nets.
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VanKingsFan Reply:
October 25th, 2012 at 11:25 am
@jess, haha shut up …. your right though…. I was eating lunch the other day and that boat was docked right next to me in North Vancouver.
Here’s the key, if you are nice to people, they won’t go to war with you and you don’t need crazy battleships and multi trillion dollar offense budgets.
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jess Reply:
October 25th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
@VanKingsFan,
Hey I don’t know about you, -but I’d rather be on the lobster boat!
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Horses and Bayonets are needed here, are those the aircraft carriers where plans land on? LOL =D
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As a proud U.S. Navy officer currently serving in South Korea, and a long-standing L.A. Kings fan (former L.A. resident; Redondo Beach and San Pedro), I would like to offer my congratulations and appreciation to Jim and Daryl for participating in this 1812 bi-centennial event. I watched clips of the game on AFN (American Forces Network) and was proud to see two former L.A. King Greats supporting sailors from both countries in good-natured competition.
Respectfully,
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