GO KINGS GO

[RamFanInPC]

Surprised how little talk there of the LA Kings. They made the playoffs with a very young team and won't get too far this year but, they have a great future. Last night they surprised the probably over confident Edmonton oilers and lead 1-0 in the first round playoffs. It's a good exciting time to be a Kings fan.

 

[Memento]

LET'S GO BLUES!!!

 

[RamFanInPC]

LET'S GO BLUES!!!

You've got a tough opponent in Minn. I think both teams could give the Avs a tough natch up. Good luck unless you are playing the Kings

 

[IE Rams]

Jesus, Games 2 and 3 were brutal. Damn.

 

[FaulkSF]

Jesus, Games 2 and 3 were brutal. Damn.

Is Gretzky playing for the Oilers again, damn.

 

[IE Rams]

Is Gretzky playing for the Oilers again, damn.

Right? Jesus our D just collapsed in Games 3 and 4, then they turn around and dominate in Game 4, getting Quickie his 10th playoff shutout.

This is a crazy series. Still don’t think they’ll get past Edmonton, but they’ve really impressed me—the future looks bright. Blake and mgt have done an awesome job rebuilding the team.

Hell, and the Reign just eliminated the Kwaks SD team in the playoffs, so even they’re playing well.

The future looks good for the Kings.

 

[rdlkgliders]

Game 4 was so good! Hope Quickie stands on his head again. Gutsy
Let's do this and win game 5

 

[IE Rams]

Goddam. I keep doubting them like I did in 2012. What a ballsy win in the road. Kemp’s is ice fucking cold. Great goals.

 

[rdlkgliders]

Amazing Game, I was sure they would lose after giving up the tying goal shorthanded after being up by 2.

McDavid is a Joystick, dude is unreal

 

[IE Rams]

Looks like @Memento ’s Blues are about to send Minny home. Nice work. I LOVED it the year they finally knocked the Cocks out of the playoffs. St Louie went fucking bonkers that night.

 

[Ramhusker]

Rangers!!!!!!!!

 

[TSFH Fan]

Kings' Anze Kopitar Wins Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award​

Award announced on ESPN during Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals​

by LA Kings @LAKings / LAKings.com

Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar is the 2021-22 recipient of the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award, which is presented "to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice, during the regular season and who plays a leading role in his community growing the game of hockey."

Messier solicits suggestions from team and League personnel to compile a list of potential candidates for the award. However, the selection of the winner is Messier's alone.

Kopitar has been a prominent face of the franchise since arriving in Los Angeles in 2006, helping lead the Kings to unprecedented success on the ice and taking pride in representing the club in the community.

The 34-year-old center led the team in scoring for the fifth consecutive season and for the 14th time in his 16 NHL campaigns with 19-48--67 in 81 games, helping the club return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2017-18 and post its best record since 2015-16. He is one of just two players in NHL history to lead his club in scoring as many as 14 times, surpassed only by Gordie Howe (17 times with the Detroit Red Wings).

Serving as captain since 2016-17, he also was voted by teammates as the Ace Bailey Memorial Award winner (most inspirational player) in both pandemic-shortened seasons of 2019-20 and 2020-21.

As a spokesperson and contributor in several team fundraising events throughout the year, Kopitar strives to represent the organization at every opportunity. He has participated in a number of community programs, generously volunteering his time to local institutions that include the Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Make a Wish Foundation, Wags and Walks and the Kings Care Foundation.

Kopitar also hosts a hockey academy each year in his native Slovenia, where the Kings' 1st-round draft pick from 2005 is widely recognized as the greatest player in the nation's history. The academy serves aspiring youth players, inspired by the trailblazing career Kopitar has forged, who may not have access to similar programs. Typically attracting nearly 200 players per year, the academy has drawn players from more than 15 countries.

The two-time Stanley Cup champion (2012 and 2014) has added to his collection of individual NHL Awards silverware that includes the Frank Selke Trophy in 2016 and 2018 (top defensive forward) and Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 2016 (sportsmanship & skill). Kopitar joins longtime teammate Dustin Brown (2013-14) as Kings players receiving Messier honors.

For more on the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award, including a list of past winners, click here.

Kings' Anze Kopitar Wins Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award | Los Angeles Kings

Award announced on ESPN during Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals

www.nhl.com

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As announced during tonight’s game between the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning, LA Kings captain Anze Kopitar has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award. The award is presented to the “player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his...

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[snackdaddy]

The first testicular guard, the "cup", was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974.​

That means that it only took 100 years for men to figure out that their brain is also important.

 

[TSFH Fan]