After all the hype, "the first NHL regular-season outdoor game in the U.S. west of the Rocky Mountains" is finally here. The Ducks have the franchise upper hand over the Kings, and are come off a win over the Kings just two days ago. But between the sand volleyball court, pond and performance stages, all bets are off. The real test will be whether or not the ice itself will hold up in the perfect Southern California temperature, currently predicted to be around 78 degrees.
SoSG is made better by the many Dodger fans who are also big Kings hockey fans, so we wanted to bring a special offseason hockey game thread to them and to so many of us who will be following this unique game. Give us a shout in the GT if you make it to the Yard (the Rink?)!
- Even with the heat, it's game on for hockey at Dodger Stadium (Helene Elliott, LA Times)
48 comments:
The only thing about the layout that bugs me is no seats right by the glass. Takes away from the intimacy of a hockey game.
Who's hitting clean up?
Last 10: Anaheim 8-2-0; Los Angeles 4-4-2
I already started crying at the Dodger Stadium intro, about 1.5 mins into the broadcast.
Nancy Bea not in the house. Her husband is having surgery so she gives way to the Kings' organist tonight. Dude shows playing all sorts of 80s and 90s tunes when Sons were all in the house last summer.*
*Except Stubbs
Brian Wilson ice side. Crazy mo fo. I like.
Brian Wilson was being interviewed from the mound at DS. He said "I kind of want baseball to start right now."
Damn skippy.
Channel 220 for DirecTV subscribers. Had to dig around a little bit.
Missed Vin's intro so if anyone has a video link, post it here please.
Check that, Deadspin has it.
Alyssa!
http://deadsp.in/M1XLhEc
I got a conflicting edit! I'm so happy!
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Oh KISS, you get lamer by the minute.
Brian Wilson with the absolute WORST hockey interview Ever.
Alyssa Milano in the house and looking good.
Indeed, she was.
And while I'm at it, Jeremy Roenick is a complete tool.
*gets off my rant*
Could have done without the Kiss thing.
Just seen on tha Twitters a picture of Vin down on the field with Bob Miller.
This should be good.
on my sofa Vinny.
wait...what?
I'm pouring one out for Chick Hearn right now. I miss hearing Vin and Bob.
The Great One
Gretzky in tha heezy. Shit is on.
Good call re Chicky Baby, Jason.
Dicks score first blood.
I blame Emilio Estevez
Screw Anaheim, what have they ever offered the world?
Terrible penalty attempt, Kopitar.
Really wish the Kings would have worked some blue into the sweater.
And some goals.
die die die
Neeebs: not a Kiss fan.
Dusty: a Neeebs' mom fan
This is like watching my grandfather dress up for Halloween and pretend to play in a rock band.
Ducks coached by Alfred Hitchcock.
Dicks still up 2-0 after two. Kings looking flatter than a fifth grade girl.
This game is about as exciting as a Padres v. Cubs game in September.
It's like interleague but without the excitement. Or booze.
http://photos.dailynews.com/2014/01/photos-2014-nhl-stadium-series-featuring-los-angeles-kings-and-anaheim-ducks/#1
Oh, he'll yes! More please, Scott!
Time running out for Kings to do something here. 7:30 left.
OC goal has a force shield on it tonight.
This game and OC can lick rim. LA 36 shots on goal and no scores.
45
Dicks with an empty net goal to make it 3-0 and ice this one, no pun intended.
gaaaaame over
Is it Canadian Boxing Day yet?
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