For the first time since its inception the LA Kings held a Dodgers Night at the Staples Center and I did not attend. Heck, you'd think I'd want to just check out those jazzy Dodger jersey's the team wears during the pregame warm-ups in person. But, no. Instead, I watched the game from the comfort of my couch. Thankfully, my laziness is not a barrier to blogging. So, despite my unwillingness to travel to downtown LA, I've still got plenty of pics -- found throughout social media -- to share here.For instance, check out the Dodgers hockey jersey's I mentioned, above and on the right. This season the Kings wore Dodger Blue jerseys on the ice. Last year they wore home-whites on the ice (link here), and like always they auctioned them off to fans in benefit of the LA Kings Foundation.
Before I share how that auction went -- and by the way, I did make some bids, but lost -- I thought I'd share more pics and videos found online below.
Above are the Kings in Dodger Blue. What a glorious sight!One of our favorite nights of the year ⚾️💙 #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/3tXlyj8G7d— LA Kings (@LAKings) March 1, 2019
Below is a video of the team getting amped up, via the Dodgers on twitter.
And below are the Kings on the ice, via the Kings on twitter:Nice threads, @LAKings. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GTkYqNgstY— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 1, 2019
— LA Kings (@LAKings) March 1, 2019Kings forward Trevor Lewis saying hello to his son, via the Kings on twitter.
BTW, the Kings also offered a special ticket package for Dodger fans that included a limited edition Kings/Dodgers branded cap. Check it out below, via a tweet from the Kings.
Dodger legends Bill Russell and Steve Yeager were also at the game to drop the ceremonial puck.
The two long-time @Dodgers took to center ice and t̷h̷r̷e̷w̷ ̷o̷u̷t̷ ̷t̷h̷e̷ ̷f̷i̷r̷s̷t̷ ̷p̷i̷t̷c̷h̷ dropped the puck prior to the LA Kings game on Dodgers Night at STAPLES Center 🙌 pic.twitter.com/PDf6iqywg8— LA Kings (@LAKings) March 1, 2019
“There’s a lot of talent on the ice…but I’m amazed at Quick. Those pucks have to come at you 100mph!” - @Dodgers Alum Steve Yeager pic.twitter.com/OA5h4hEhC6— LA Kings (@LAKings) March 1, 2019
And, thanks to the organist we all know and love, Dieter Ruehle belted out "Take Me Out to the Ballgame."
Finally, here's a look at the jersey auction held by the Kings.@LAKings #LAKings @Dodgers #Dodgers 7th inning stretch at Staples! @DieterRuehle pic.twitter.com/LTbq6Px4Yp— Anadel (@anaschmana) March 1, 2019
Like in years past, I dutifully placed several bids for a jersey online, and like always I came away with nothing. They sold for a ton of money.
For instance, the Anze Kopitar jersey (#11) sold for $1400, but the Dustin Brown (#23, to its right) sold for an unbelievable $2525. Wow! Other key stars also sold for big bucks. Drew Doughty (#8) sold for $1675, and Jeff Carter (#77) sold for $2002.
$825 took home the dual signed Sports Illustrated magazine featuring Anze Kopitar and Clayton Kershaw.
Below are screen-grabs of the auction page with final sale prices.
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