Stanley Cup makes its way through Hermosa Beach
As much a celebrity as the players who won it, the Stanley Cup was the centerpiece of a rare public celebration on Monday in Hermosa Beach. Here's a look at the reaction from local fans, and details from reporter Doug Morino's preview story:
The Kings topped the New Jersey Devils in six games earlier this month to win the NHL championship, the first in the team's 45-year history. The South Bay, a cradle of the team's popularity, has been buzzing ever since.
Reporter @douglasmorino is covering & live-tweeting (with pics) large crowd in HB Pier Plaza awaiting arrival of Stanley Cup. #hermosabeachThe ceremonies will be the first official public events with the Stanley Cup since the Kings traveled through downtown Los Angeles to Staples Center during a June 14 parade. More than 250,000 people lined the streets.
Since the victory, the team's popularity has soared - especially in the beach cities, where most of the team's players live. Read more of Doug's story.
- Stoll with #LordStanley #Cup #kings #hockey #trophy #home @ Yard Training Center Hermosa Beach instagr.am/p/MTo80fQX1_/
Hermosa Beach is absolutely buzzin' celebrating the Stanley Cup #GOKINGS #whataview http://pic.twitter.com/OrMvqHtN
Yay the Stanley Cup is in Hermosa but can the parade please stop playing U2, Miley Cyrus & Outcast over & over #headbanging but #GOKINGS- Stanley cup rally in Hermosa #lakings # stanleycupchampions instagr.am/p/MTgOa5Fe9B/
