Too little has been said about the booming voice and the man behind it, David Courtney. I still can't believe he's gone. It struck like bolt of sad lightning when I heard David Joseph announce the starting lineup for the Blue Jackets on Friday. "This is wrong" said I, to myself. No one was listening at that moment inside my head. Instantaneously I was transported through some memories of … [Read more...]
Red Carpet, Black Banner, Memories and Momentum
January 19, 2013 By
When we fell down 3-0 in the first period, a thought occurred to me. Thankfully, the irony of losing 6-1 on the afternoon of our banner raising game didn't come true. Thankfully, we scored two goals and made an atrocious 60 minutes only awful. Shinny hockey? No. Shitty hockey. We'll get to the game in a moment. Let's talk about the pre-game. The Stanley Cup being walked down the red … [Read more...]
Dave Joseph Named L.A. Kings PA Announcer and Successor to the Late David Courtney
January 9, 2013 By
I haven't seen an official announcement but it seems unofficially official. Dave Joseph is the ESPN L.A. 710 Midday SportsCenter Anchor and co-host "In the Crease hockey podcast" on ESPNLA.com For more information on Dave Joseph, visit his site. It can't be easy succeeding someone of David Courtney's skill and stature. We wish him the best. … [Read more...]
David Courtney Mourned By A Fan, and a Friend
November 29, 2012 By
Today, a city grieves. Bobby and I have many great things to say about David Courtney, the voice of the Los Angeles Kings home games, who passed away today. The sadness of this news weighs heavy in our hearts on this appropriately gloomy day. But while we were David's fans, my father was his friend. It was with great sorrow and a lump in my throat that I called him this afternoon with the … [Read more...]
TOP TEN WAYS L.A. CAN STEAL THE KINGS v. SHARKS SERIES
April 11, 2011 By
10. While the Kings have the puck but unable to get shots on net, David Courtney belts out over the mic "LOS ANGELES GOAL! His 26th goal and 2nd of the game, AN-ZE KOPITAR!" In the ensuing Sharks' confusion, all five Kings drive to the net and bang it home on the third attempt after missing the net two additional times. 9. Terry Murray fakes an epileptic seizure and falls on the ice during the … [Read more...]
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