KINGS WIN THE CUP! KINGS WIN THE CUP!

It was a great night for Kings fans as their beloved LA Kings won their first Stanley Cup over the NJ Devils, winning in convincing fashion, 6-1.  It was a dominating victory for the Kings, who rode the hot glove of goalie Jonathan Quick to a spectacular Cup run.  One that you likely won't see again in a long time.  Kudos to the Kings on a well deserved win.

As for the Devils, they have no reason to hang their heads in shame.  They had a magnificent Cup run in their own right, dispatching the Panthers,  Flyers and the NY Rangers in successive fashion before meeting their match in the Kings.  They were simply worn out and outplayed by a younger, fresher, faster and stronger team.  (you can check out highlights of our Kings/Devils Viewing Party HERE)

With that, we bid a fond farewell to a great NHL season.  We made significant inroads with the hockey community this season, establishing ourselves as one of the best hockey bars in the city.  We also met a lot of great hockey fans through the local hockey scene and through social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.  And while we're sad to see the season end, we look forward to bigger and better things next year!  So until then, recharge the batteries and gear up for a great 2012-2013 NHL season!

And remember, just because hockey season's over, it doesn't mean you can't hang out with us!  We still carry most premier sports and great drink specials every night!

TONIGHT: "Craft Brew Tuesdays" ($3 select Craft Brew pints, 5pm-close)!  HEAT vs THUNDER, Game 1, NBA Finals (9pm w/audio)!


Cheers!

WHAT'S ALL THIS HOOPLA OVER HOCKEY?

You may have noticed the marked increase in hockey related posts the past few weeks.  It's not because I am a diehard fan of the sport (though it would be understandable if you believed that it was);  It's because we've been blessed and thoroughly entertained by a great NHL playoff season, capped by great performances by two of the local teams, the NY Rangers and NJ Devils.  And with the NY Knicks playoff run being short (and not-so-sweet) and the NJ/Brooklyn Nets busy packing the moving trucks to the new arena, you can't help but to get sucked into the hoopla of the run to the Stanley Cup.

Now the stakes have been raised as the two local teams now face each other, with a berth to the Stanley Cup Finals up for grabs.  There's also the obvious bragging rights that comes along with it, with the not-so-subtle reminder of 1994 fresh in everyone's minds.

If last night's Game 1 proved anything, it proved that this series is going to be long and pressure packed with fans of both teams riding the roller-coaster of emotions throughout.

So, please forgive me if you find yourselves being a tad bit overloaded with hockey talk.  When you find your city on the cusp of possibly hoisting "The Cup", it's kind of a big deal.  And this is coming from a Habs fan.

The NY Rangers fired the first salvo in this particular series, winning 3-0 and taking a 1-0 lead in the best of seven series.  Game 2 takes place on Wednesday night (8pm, w/audio).  While you're here, enjoy a visit from the NHL Network promo team , who will be at Third and Long!  During that time, you'll get to raise the virtual #StanleyCup  with @NHLNetworkTour !  

And be sure to watch #NHLNetwork (ch. 468, Time-Warner HD), because it's the best line-up for NHL Playoffs coverage.  And if you follow Twitter, make sure you hash-tag #Because it's the Cup!

You want more info on the Virtual #StanleyCup?  Check out the LINK!


TONIGHT:  Catch the Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers, followed by the L.A. Clippers vs San Antonio Spurs in NBA Playoff action;  You can also check out Game 2 of the NHL Western Conference Finals (Phoenix vs Los Angeles, 9pm)!  While you're here, enjoy select craft beers like the Left Hand 400-lb Monkey, Brooklyn Summer Ale, Long Trail IPA, Harpoon Summer Ale and Goose Island Honkers Ale during "CRAFT BREW TUESDAYS"!