3 – Jonathan Quick breaks Rogie Vachon’s all time win record, and makes a “Scorpion kick save” just because he can
What more is there to say about King’s goalie Jonathan Quick? He is simply amazing and the greatest goalie to ever to protect the crease in Kings history. This became official league wide as on March 22, 2014, Quick and the Kings defeated the Florida Panthers 4-0, giving Quick the 172nd win of his career, all for the Los Angeles Kings. This broke Rogie Vachon’s long time record of 171.
As an added bonus, I thought I’d throw in the stunning and gravity defying Matrix like “Scorpion Kick” save he did against the Winnipeg Jets a little later on March 29. When watching this save, I am reminded of a comment made by Captain Dustin Brown when both he and Quick were playing for Team USA at the Sochi Winter games. After making some miraculous saves, fellow USA teammates were stunned and in awe of Quick’s athleticism and ability to make saves on shots and plays that seemed impossible to be saved. When they mentioned it to Brown, he just shrugged it off and mentioned that he’s been watching Quick do that every day for the Kings for years. In fact, he was so used to it that he didn’t even really notice when Quick did it anymore. The teammates all just looked at Brown with shocked astonishment. I love that story!
Masterful review of a truly memorable year of LA Kings history!
Jeff Duarte
January 4, 2015 at 6:41 pm
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it as I write with our LA Kings family in mind and just want to make all of you proud!
Kingsfanone
January 7, 2015 at 11:12 am
A nicely written wrap for 2014! A busy year so far, and many ebb and flow moments for our Kings. Well done Jeff. I always look forward to reading what you have posted!
Thank you!
Jeff Duarte
January 7, 2015 at 4:34 pm
No thank you so much!
janetjtillery
December 21, 2015 at 10:36 am
However, i have a couple of lingering questions i was hoping you would be able to shine some of your brilliant light on.
About Jeff Duarte
Born and raised in southern Ontario, Jeff has been enamored with the sport of hockey for as long as he can remember. A musician, a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a former amateur boxer, Jeff has many interests but none more important than spending time with his beautiful wife and writing about the enigma, heartbreak and triumph of his beloved Los Angeles Kings.
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Hip Check Chick
January 4, 2015 at 5:33 pm
Masterful review of a truly memorable year of LA Kings history!
Jeff Duarte
January 4, 2015 at 6:41 pm
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it as I write with our LA Kings family in mind and just want to make all of you proud!
Kingsfanone
January 7, 2015 at 11:12 am
A nicely written wrap for 2014! A busy year so far, and many ebb and flow moments for our Kings. Well done Jeff. I always look forward to reading what you have posted!
Thank you!
Jeff Duarte
January 7, 2015 at 4:34 pm
No thank you so much!
janetjtillery
December 21, 2015 at 10:36 am
However, i have a couple of lingering questions i was hoping you would be able to shine some of your brilliant light on.