The Start of Something Good

AWESOME start to the new year on the hockey front, with a BIG win for the Kings against an always tough Flyers team. Nice to have some bragging rights against my Philly girl Tammy and my entire family after how much they've reminded me of the Dodgers complete meltdown in the playoffs this year. I LOVE LA!! Especially great since Sully scored the game winning goal in shoot-out with his patented high glove side shot.

And also on the new front, Nadine's hubby John got to wear his brand new Drew jersey! Looking good John!!




And the best "new" thing about the Kings...our new goalie Jonathan Quick, who was called up from Manchester when we traded Jason LaBarbera to Vancouver. Jon defended his first penalty shot tonight with an amazing stop. Way to Jon!!! Here's the replay....



Speaking of looking good, we return to the opposing team "Hottie of the Night" report with two qualifiers from the Flyers.

My #1 Hottie - Center #18 Mike Richards. Hotness seems to be a team captain requirement this year!



And coming it at a very close #2, Left winger #9 Scottie Upshall.



The Flyers also beat every team we've seen so far this season in the crazy hockey hair category. The two biggest standouts are #32 Riley Cote and #19 Scott Hartnell. Riley gets my vote based on length below the helmet.



Hartnell just plain scares me. Kind of like a greasier version of Carrot Top. Guess not all boys from Saskatchewan can be as cute as LA's own Jarret Stoll :)



Most importantly, the Kings win tonight got Sully another point in the "Lucky Jersey Contest." He and Drew are now tied with two wins each!

Next home game...vs. our arch rivals the Anaheim Ducks on 1/8. GO KINGS!!!!