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LOS
ANGELES -- The L.A. Kings and their loyal
fans have been waiting for this moment for the longest time, and
the time has come. On Jan. 19, the Stanley Cup Championship Banner
was raised at the Staples Center.
Before
they raised the banner, there was a pre-game fan fest held outside
the Staples Center, where kids enjoyed a friendly game of street
hockey, even the adults played as well. There was face painting,
prizes were given away, and the L.A. Kings Ice rink at LA Live
was opened as well.
While
everyone was enjoying themselves, the time came to walk the Stanley
Cup into the Staples Center. Since it's a special occasion and
we are in L.A., a red carpet was rolled out. Hundreds of fans
gathered around the red carpet to get a glimpse of the Stanley
Cup.
Once
the Stanley Cup made its way inside the arena, then fans were
allowed to take their seats for the presentations and opening
ceremonies, before the puck touched the ice to kick off the 2013
Season.
It was
a great way to wrap up the Kings' first-ever Stanley Cup victory.
Fans had to wait much longer than normal to see the banner raised
due to the strike between the NHL and the player's union.
Unfortunately,
the Kings lost their first game of the 2013 shortened season,
5-2 against the Blackhawks. The Kings will be on the road for
their next three games, including the Colorado Avalanche on Jan.
22 at 9 p.m., the Edmonton Oilers on Jan. 24 at 9:30 p.m. and
the Phoenix Coyotes on Jan. 26 at 8 p.m.
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The
Stanley Cup was on view one last time for the fans.
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The
L.A. Kings Fan Fest took place at the NOKIA Plaza across from
the STAPLES Center.
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Attendees
checking out the Fan Fest
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