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Happytime
06-06-07, 08:14 PM
7 minutes to go and the Ducks are up by 3.
VanceMac
06-06-07, 08:15 PM
Seems to be iced.
Happytime
06-06-07, 08:34 PM
Game over. Congrats to their players, staff and fans.
WhiteCarbonDude
06-06-07, 09:03 PM
Game over. Congrats to their players, staff and fans.
Man I live down the street from the Pond/Honda Center. People are honking their horns and helicopters are flying around here like crazy.
Joy, I saw the last few minutes of the game while eating dinner and figured that you must be thrilled.
Don't forget to start rooting team USA tomorrow for the Gold Cup (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CONCACAF_Gold_Cup). I'll be there...
[edit] In beautiful Carson at the Home Depot Center. Next to the majestic Dominguez Hill.
My daughter is 10 years old and you guys are as bad as her...how about the title of this thread for a spoiler...thanks a lot.:mad: :mad: :mad:
I guess I was destined to not see this game unmolested no matter what. I work very close to the rink and ride past it on my evening rides and did everything I could to NOT find out the score or hear anything about the game.
Just when I think I'm home free, I sit down to watch the game :) that I Tivo'd and my daughter calls to say how her last day of school went and the first thing she says it "THE DUCKS WON THE CUP":eek:
Now the game has all the suspense as the movie "Titanic".
My daughter is 10 and wanted to share with her dad, but you guys are supposed to be grown ups.:rolleyes:
My daughter is 10 years old and you guys are as bad as her...how about the title of this thread for a spoiler...thanks a lot.:mad: :mad: :mad:
I guess I was destined to not see this game unmolested no matter what. I work very close to the rink and ride past it on my evening rides and did everything I could to NOT find out the score or hear anything about the game.
Just when I think I'm home free, I sit down to watch the game :) that I Tivo'd and my daughter calls to say how her last day of school went and the first thing she says it "THE DUCKS WON THE CUP":eek:
Now the game has all the suspense as the movie "Titanic".
My daughter is 10 and wanted to share with her dad, but you guys are supposed to be grown ups.:rolleyes:
Damn that is funny ... And I thought my 9 year old son is the only kid who does things like that.
Damn that is funny ... And I thought my 9 year old son is the only kid who does things like that.
Nope, there is also a killJoy right here on this forum.
Nope, there is also a killJoy right here on this forum.
Oh come on did you really think they were going to lose.
Better yet, Trevor Hoffman just got save 500.
Oh come on did you really think they were going to lose.
No, there was very little doubt, but come one.
The only way the Ducks could lose is if the Senators shut them out...no bloody likely.
Go Kings Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
voltman
06-06-07, 11:04 PM
Go Kings Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They already went.
blue_nose
06-06-07, 11:32 PM
The last three Cups have been won by teams from Florida, South Carolina and California. Not exactly Mecca when it comes to hockey. Couldn’t we just let a Canadian team once in a while?
voltman
06-06-07, 11:34 PM
There are more Canadians on the Ducks than there are on the Sens.
haha for real!
you didnt make it to the watch party at the Honda Center on Sat?
Happytime
06-07-07, 03:27 AM
My daughter is 10 years old and you guys are as bad as her...how about the title of this thread for a spoiler...thanks a lot.:mad: :mad: :mad: :
Sorry, Ralph!!! :( :( :(
Man I live down the street from the Pond/Honda Center. People are honking their horns and helicopters are flying around here like crazy.
I was in Ottawa in 2002 when Team Canada won the Olympic gold medal. Sub zero temps in the middle of the night and people were running around nekkid wearing nothing but red/white body paint.
madmike
06-07-07, 11:23 AM
Go Kings Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My new best friend...
I'd rather be a losing kings fan then a winning ducks fan. Come to LA and see real hockey fans. Not the fair weather bandwagon fans in Anaslime.
and... no I'm not bitter... ;)
Happytime
06-07-07, 11:31 AM
I'd rather be a losing kings fan then a winning ducks fan. Come to LA and see real hockey fans. Not the fair weather bandwagon fans in Anaslime. and... no I'm not bitter... ;)
No one can deny that the Kings have truly awesome fans. Unfortunately, the team's (mis)management hasn't always deserved such loyalty and devotion. :(
VanceMac
06-07-07, 11:35 AM
Unfortunately, the NHL's (mis)management hasn't always deserved such loyalty and devotion. :(
fixed
Happytime
06-07-07, 11:37 AM
I stand corrected! ;)
CyLowe97
06-07-07, 11:40 AM
The last three Cups have been won by teams from Florida, South Carolina and California. Not exactly Mecca when it comes to hockey. Couldn’t we just let a Canadian team once in a while?
More like, can't a team from the midwest that is not the evil RedWings win the Cup once in a while??
Preferably the St. Louis Blues.
Please!
:o
(Way to go Ducks on winning Lord Stanley's Cup. Now how about getting rid of that lame new logo. Boring uniforms! Bring back the duck mask!)
My new best friend...
http://www.letsgokings.com/bbs/images/avatars/TN_psd0898.JPG
I'd rather be a losing kings fan then a winning ducks fan. Come to LA and see real hockey fans. Not the fair weather bandwagon fans in Anaslime.
and... no I'm not bitter... ;)
I've always been a King's fan, but haven't watched much (any) hockey lately. We used to buy tickets to about 10 to 15 Kings games a season (long drive), but we were on vacation when they went on sale, so we bought tickets to the brand new M Ducks just to give them a try. We went to the our first game against the Bruins and lost all desire to go to anymore games. The first time they did that organ ditty, my X and I yelled "Anaheim Sucks", with my loud voice that went through the whole rink and practically the whole place turned, in shock, to look at us. We couldn't figure out what we did that was so wrong until we saw on the screen that we were supposed to yell, "let's go Ducks".
At that point, we were done with the Disney Ducks.
I watched this series because I do like to watch good hockey.
PS. The King's fans are the best, but I wouldn't take my 10 year old daughter to a Kings game, the Ducks games are much more family safe.:(
Happytime
06-07-07, 11:51 AM
The last three Cups have been won by teams from Florida, South Carolina and California. Not exactly Mecca when it comes to hockey. Couldn’t we just let a Canadian team once in a while?
I'm with you, Bluenose. Sometimes it's hard for folks to understand the passion and connection Canadians have for the game. There's no feeling in the world like seeing a game in Edmonton, or even some insignificant Junior A game in the frozen Manitoba prairie.
Still, the Ducks played an exciting brand of hockey and deserved to win. Me? When I saw Scott Neidermayer hoist the Cup, I didn't see a Duck... I saw the skinny kid I used to see on the Kamloops Blazers blueline. :p
My new best friend...
http://www.letsgokings.com/bbs/images/avatars/TN_psd0898.JPG
I'd rather be a losing kings fan then a winning ducks fan. Come to LA and see real hockey fans. Not the fair weather bandwagon fans in Anaslime.
and... no I'm not bitter... ;)
That makes three of us!
Bettman: '...the first west coast team to win the cup.....only took them fourteen years...' Take the dagger out of my heart already...:mad:
Jim
I've always been a King's fan, but haven't watched much (any) hockey lately. We used to buy tickets to about 10 to 15 Kings games a season (long drive), but we were on vacation when they went on sale, so we bought tickets to the brand new M Ducks just to give them a try. We went to the our first game against the Bruins and lost all desire to go to anymore games. The first time they did that organ ditty, my X and I yelled "Anaheim Sucks", with my loud voice that went through the whole rink and practically the whole place turned, in shock, to look at us. We couldn't figure out what we did that was so wrong until we saw on the screen that we were supposed to yell, "let's go Ducks".
At that point, we were done with the Disney Ducks.
I watched this series because I do like to watch good hockey.
PS. The King's fans are the best, but I wouldn't take my 10 year old daughter to a Kings game, the Ducks games are much more family safe.:(
My wife works for a Ducks sponsor, so we got nice tix and a special VIP room to a game vs. St Louis. I wore my Kings jersey to the game, and rooted for St Louis. The wanna-be tough guy shouts were hysterical, and usually delivered from a very safe distance.
FWIW, we took a friend and his 3.5 year old to the last Kings game of this season - he loved it, and there was nothing family-unfriendly to report.
Jim
My wife works for a Ducks sponsor, so we got nice tix and a special VIP room to a game vs. St Louis. I wore my Kings jersey to the game, and rooted for St Louis. The wanna-be tough guy shouts were hysterical, and usually delivered from a very safe distance.
FWIW, we took a friend and his 3.5 year old to the last Kings game of this season - he loved it, and there was nothing family-unfriendly to report.
Jim
Now it has been 10 years since I've been to a Kings game, so maybe things have changed, but I really doubt it. When we were there last, depending on where you ended up sitting, there was quite a bit of foul language tossed about that I just don't want my little girl exposed to. I'm her dad so it's my choice.:)
What the heck happened to the fighting in hockey??? I know that the final games usually don't have as much fighting, but there wasn't a single fight!!!
I agree with Don Cherry! See the link.
http://www.canada.com/topics/news/national/story.html?id=41f7cd91-bf7a-410b-b0f8-6fc3743db436&k=49088
madmike
06-07-07, 12:48 PM
I've always been a King's fan, but haven't watched much (any) hockey lately. We used to buy tickets to about 10 to 15 Kings games a season (long drive), but we were on vacation when they went on sale, so we bought tickets to the brand new M Ducks just to give them a try. We went to the our first game against the Bruins and lost all desire to go to anymore games. The first time they did that organ ditty, my X and I yelled "Anaheim Sucks", with my loud voice that went through the whole rink and practically the whole place turned, in shock, to look at us. We couldn't figure out what we did that was so wrong until we saw on the screen that we were supposed to yell, "let's go Ducks".
At that point, we were done with the Disney Ducks.
I watched this series because I do like to watch good hockey.
PS. The King's fans are the best, but I wouldn't take my 10 year old daughter to a Kings game, the Ducks games are much more family safe.:(
I went to a Kings v Mduck game and the Pond years ago. I'm in my Kings jersey and my bro is in his Wings jersey. At one point when a ref totally missed a call against the ducks we stood up and yelled "Hey ref you trying to get Disney to up your payroll". It could be heard across the rink to the point where a group of Kings fans responded with "No... they're just kissing Eisner's a**". It was classic.
I can understand what you mean about taking kids. I have season tix to the Kings and the section I sit minds their P&Qs when kids are around. Once in a while someone slips up and if they keep it up they're politely reminded that there are kids around. The people that sit next to me bring their 3 year old all the time. But it really does depend on where you sit. So if you want to try again sit in 306, avoid 304 they're fun to sit with but not kid friendly! Next time I have an extra ticket I'll let you know!
What the heck happened to the fighting in hockey??? I know that the final games usually don't have as much fighting, but there wasn't a single fight!!!
I agree with Don Cherry! See the link.
http://www.canada.com/topics/news/national/story.html?id=41f7cd91-bf7a-410b-b0f8-6fc3743db436&k=49088
I saw that interview and was laughing my a** off at him. I agree with most of what he said. I do believe they need to keep the instigator rule for the last 5 minutes of a game. Too many times coaches would put an enforcer in at end of a game that had already been decided to take someone out.
BTW: I grew up in Buena Park and when to high school in Anaheim and I still hate the ducks. Too me and alot hockey fans they will still be the ******* child of a 3rd rate Disney kids movie.
BigSean
06-07-07, 12:57 PM
My new best friend...
http://www.letsgokings.com/bbs/images/avatars/TN_psd0898.JPG
I'd rather be a losing kings fan then a winning ducks fan. Come to LA and see real hockey fans. Not the fair weather bandwagon fans in Anaslime.
and... no I'm not bitter... ;)
Im a Sharks fan. But I did have an experience where I sat next to 8 Kings season ticket holders that were traveling to games to see their team play. We had a lot of fun together even though we kicked there butts. After the game they invited us down for a game in LA. They definately deserve better then management has provided.
BigSean
06-07-07, 12:59 PM
Congrats to the Ducks, except the gun for hire dirty cheat known as Pronger. His play is becoming ugly and he needs to leave hockey for good.
I went to a Kings v Mduck game and the Pond years ago. I'm in my Kings jersey and my bro is in his Wings jersey. At one point when a ref totally missed a call against the ducks we stood up and yelled "Hey ref you trying to get Disney to up your payroll". It could be heard across the rink to the point where a group of Kings fans responded with "No... they're just kissing Eisner's a**". It was classic.
I can understand what you mean about taking kids. I have season tix to the Kings and the section I sit minds their P&Qs when kids are around. Once in a while someone slips up and if they keep it up they're politely reminded that there are kids around. The people that sit next to me bring their 3 year old all the time. But it really does depend on where you sit. So if you want to try again sit in 306, avoid 304 they're fun to sit with but not kid friendly! Next time I have an extra ticket I'll let you know!
That sounds great! Let me know, I haven't been to the Staples center yet.
I saw that interview and was laughing my a** off at him. I agree with most of what he said. I do believe they need to keep the instigator rule for the last 5 minutes of a game. Too many times coaches would put an enforcer in at end of a game that had already been decided to take someone out.
You're right about that, it was kind of stupid and too many skill players had to clear the ice to save themselves.
I love the new holding rules, it's great to see that the skill players are able to strut there stuff out there and not getting held back by some (not all) looser defense man that couldn't skate.
BTW: I grew up in Buena Park and when to high school in Anaheim and I still hate the ducks. Too me and alot hockey fans they will still be the ******* child of a 3rd rate Disney kids movie.
I'm still more proud of the Kings making it to the finales and losing than of the Ducks winning the Cup.
Happytime
06-07-07, 01:23 PM
I'm still more proud of the Kings making it to the finales and losing than of the Ducks winning the Cup.
That series the Kings played against Toronto was one for the ages.
7 Games, East vs. West, US vs. Canada, Gretzky vs. Gilmour...
I often wondered if my perception was somewhat skewed or inflated. So a couple of years ago I asked some impartial beat writers, and they all pretty much told me, "You're not wrong, it was one of the great NHL playoff series."
Those games, and the memory of Doug Gilmour's bottomless, gaping maw, still gives me chills.
That series the Kings played against Toronto was one for the ages.
7 Games, East vs. West, US vs. Canada, Gretzky vs. Gilmour...
I often wondered if my perception was somewhat skewed or inflated. So a couple of years ago I asked some impartial beat writers, and they all pretty much told me, "You're not wrong, it was one of the great NHL playoff series."
Those games, and the memory of Doug Gilmour's bottomless, gaping maw, still gives me chills.
The Kings, Gretzky and that series are the main reasons that the Ducks exist today.
voltman
06-07-07, 03:32 PM
Don't worry, guys. You'll get to be losing Kings fans for a good while.
As for entitlement, who cares? If you're a five year old watching hockey, it doesn't matter where you're watching it. And why would Daniel Alfredsson be anymore deserving to win than Todd Marchant or Chris Pronger?
voltman
06-07-07, 03:34 PM
That series the Kings played against Toronto was one for the ages.
7 Games, East vs. West, US vs. Canada, Gretzky vs. Gilmour...
I often wondered if my perception was somewhat skewed or inflated. So a couple of years ago I asked some impartial beat writers, and they all pretty much told me, "You're not wrong, it was one of the great NHL playoff series."
Those games, and the memory of Doug Gilmour's bottomless, gaping maw, still gives me chills.
That was a great run. I loved Barry Melrose giving the bloated face look to Pat Burns.
Happytime
06-07-07, 04:07 PM
That was a great run. I loved Barry Melrose giving the bloated face look to Pat Burns.
That was classic! :roflmao:
Don't worry, guys. You'll get to be losing Kings fans for a good while.
As for entitlement, who cares? If you're a five year old watching hockey, it doesn't matter where you're watching it. And why would Daniel Alfredsson be anymore deserving to win than Todd Marchant or Chris Pronger?
Sooooo...We're you going with this?:D
There is no entitlement, unless you're a democrat...
...I'm still more proud of the Kings making it to the finales and losing than of the Ducks winning the Cup.
More proud of the Kings making the finals than the Ducks winning the Cup???? That's intense. Why the hate on the Ducks?
Gretzky
10-03-07, 04:45 PM
Game on!
It's the best time of the year! :beer:
Already been to a pre-season game at Staples (thanks to Madmike) and really need to invest in a great Avalanche jersey (just to annoy the Kings fans :D )
voltman
10-04-07, 11:28 AM
I was thinking of picking up one of the new Edge replica jerseys. Great fit, but $115 is steep for a replica.
Anyone want tix for opening night this Saturday? Murray vs. Murray. I have seats, and can't make it.
Jim
Happytime
10-04-07, 06:49 PM
Man, I might even stay up past my bedtime for that! :D
Oh wait, I'm doing GMR in the early a.m. :o
Ducks, Kings? That is not the question.
Go habs go!
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Happytime
10-04-07, 07:00 PM
Go have your Molson and poutine, Louis...! :rolleyes:
P.s. But could you send me down some beavertails? :D
I would not dare eat a poutine with a mediocre beer like Molson.
A meal of this nutritional quality deserves nothing less than a Guiness!
Due to the strength of the loony, very soon, beavertails will be unacessible to americans... Too expensive!
Go have your Molson and poutine, Louis...! :rolleyes:
P.s. But could you send me down some beavertails? :D
Happytime
10-04-07, 07:09 PM
Due to the strength of the loony, very soon, beavertails will be unacessible to americans... Too expensive!
Mec, say it's not true... :(
http://wikitravel.org/upload/en/thumb/f/fe/Food_Beavertail.JPG/240px-Food_Beavertail.JPG
Tabarnak!
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