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Came here during the 2012 epic Los Angeles Kings run to the Cup.
Tickets to this arena are very inexpensive, even for the playoffs. It's a shame that Phoenix/Glendale residents don't come out to support their team. The Coyotes are actually a very decent hockey team. With that said, I'm a die hard Kings fan. This game was ridiculously fun to be a part of. It was almost a 50/50 split Coyotes/Kings fans. If you are hesitant to come for your team's road game, don't be. It's not a hockey town, so there aren't any rabid fans starting trouble.
The arena is actually very nice. It's situated at the back of a large outdoor mall. (similar to the Grove or Americana) Kind of awkward for a hockey arena to be, but I get the appeal. Glendale doesn't have much to offer, so this area is a great one-stop kind of place. There are many sports bars to choose from and you'll see lots of Coyote banners. It's pretty cool that the businesses all support their home team. I only wish it were this easy finding a hockey sports bar in LA.
The reason for the minus 1 star is because the lower bowl seating area is very uncomfortable. Usually, the lower bowl is more comfortable than upper bowl. Because this arena was built for hockey, it's a pretty great view anywhere.
The seats we got for Game 1 of the 2012 Conference Finals were upper bowl, Row A. When we had won that game, my boyfriend and I noticed, in the luxury suite directly beneath us, a gentleman sticking his head out to join us in our celebration. That man was Tim Leiweke, then CEO for the Kings. He grabbed someone else to say "hello" and it was Luc Robitaille. They both posed for photos, which only added to our high.
Walking through the shopping area, we saw Leiweke and Robitaille again, at dinner. On the walk to the player's hotel, we passed Dustin Penner blowing a snot rocket in his suit. Jarrett Stoll stood outside, talking to a group of people. Inside, we saw Kopitar coming out of an elevator, but quickly got back in when he saw the small group of LA fans waiting for him. Leiweke and Luc came through the lobby again-they were everywhere! According to some fans we spoke with, Tim was mingling at the hotel bar, buying drinks for all the fans who had made the trip out.
This Stanley Cup Playoff game felt like we were at an exhibition game. If your team is playing the 'Yotes, you should definitely make the trip to see them.
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