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Time of India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'He was like a second father': Fans get emotional after Wayne Gretzky shares heartfelt tribute for 9/11 victim and close friend
Fans get emotional after Wayne Gretzky shares heartfelt tribute for 9/11 victim and close friend (Image via Getty) Recently, Wayne Gretzky posted an emotional memorial. He called to mind a teammate that was very meaningful to him. Early hockey years saw Garnet "Ace" Bailey, a teammate, assist him. Short yet packed of emotion, Wayne Gretzky's message The motivation for this statement was really moving. Wayne Gretzky honors Garnet 'Ace' Bailey, lost in 9/11 Garnet "Ace" Bailey died on September 11, 2001 aboard United Airlines Flight 175. New York's plane struck the World Trade Center's South Tower. Bailey was going toward the Los Angeles Kings' training facility. At 53, he was close to Gretzky and Bailey. Wayne Gretzky was only 17 in 1978–79; Bailey, 30, moved in with him for the Edmonton Oilers. Bailey assisted Gretzky in acclimating to professional life. He accompanied him on and off the ice. They grew to be like family. Their families even gathered sometimes. Wayne Gretzky shared about Bailey on Instagram on June 13, 2025. "Ace, we are always thinking about you and your family," he scribbled. It reached many admirers. 'Kid, you follow what I say, and you'll win a lot of championships,' Bailey once told Gretzky. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like USDJPY đang đi lên không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo That came true; Wayne Gretzky enjoyed one of hockey's most successful careers. Also Read: Did Wayne Gretzky Really Join Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce At The Stanley Cup Final Garnet Bailey's memory still lives in hockey Garnet 'Ace' Bailey was left wing. In 1970 and 1972, he led the Boston Bruins to their Stanley Cup triumphs. Behind the scenes for the NHL, he served after his playing days. He was the Director of Pro Scouting for the LA Kings. He helped build winning teams. Bailey also worked with the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s. He helped shape their Stanley Cup team. The LA Kings honored him by naming their mascot 'Bailey.' They also created the Ace Bailey Memorial Award. The Ace Bailey Children's Foundation helps sick children in hospitals. In 2012, when the Kings won the Stanley Cup, they took the trophy to the 9/11 Memorial for Bailey's family. Wayne Gretzky once said, 'He reminded me of my dad. He was like a second father.' Bailey's impact, both in hockey and in life, is still felt today.
Associated Press
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
AEG Celebrates the LGBTQIA + Community at the 2025 LA Pride Parade
To celebrate the power of connection, more than 50 employees from AEG and its Southern California business divisions including AXS, AEG Presents, Arena, Dignity Health Sports Park, the LA Galaxy, LA Kings, marched alongside the company's float during the 55th Annual LA Pride celebration on June 8, 2025. The iconic event, which was one of the largest pride parades in the country, honored the strength and resilience of Los Angeles' LGBTQIA+ community and served as a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusion. Held at the site of the world's first permitted gay pride parade, 2025 LA Pride reflected the roots of the movement and this year's parade theme, Pride Marches On. The celebration featured grand marshals -- actor Andrew Rannells; actors and singers Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts -- and the social media influencer TrinoxAdam. To learn more about AEG and its commitment to inclusion, click here. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from AEG
Associated Press
07-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
LA Kings and Grades of Green Team Up To Create Vital Green Spaces for Students Through Adopt-A-School Program
AEG'sLA Kings teamed up with environmental nonprofit Grades of Green to revitalize green spaces at two schools in Inglewood, CA. The initiative sought to empower students through hands-on learning and environmental education as part of Grades of Green's Adopt-A-School Garden Program. On Wednesday, May 28, LA Kings employees along with volunteers from SoCalGas worked side by side with 60 students at Bennett-Kew Elementary School to transform the school's garden into a vibrant learning environment. Before any digging took place, teams followed safety best practices by contacting 811 two business days prior to have underground utility lines marked. This important step helps prevents injuries, property damage, service disruptions, and costly fines. Throughout the day, volunteers dug, planted, and taught students about the importance of green infrastructure, how trees improve air quality, and how gardens contribute to community health. Additionally, on Monday, June 2, LA Kings employees joined with volunteers from Farmacias Similares to revitalize a second campus garden at La Tijera K-8 School. The project kicked off with a speech from the school's Principal Robbie Tate, who shared how the garden would serve as a vital outdoor classroom for students to explore science, sustainability, and career pathways in the environmental field. Students from grades K–8 then participated in digging, soil preparation, and vegetable and tree planting activities guided by environmental educators from Grades of Green. 'Our partnership with Grades of Green is about more than just planting gardens,' said Amanda Apel, Senior Director, Community Relations, LA Kings. 'It's about giving students a space to learn, grow, and connect with the environment. But it also gives our employees an opportunity to drive meaningful change in communities throughout Los Angeles. We're proud to partner with organizations like Grades of Green, SoCalGas, and Farmacias Similares to make a lasting impact in our communities.' 'SoCalGas volunteers loved working alongside students of Bennett-Kew Elementary School with Grades of Green and the LA Kings to beautify their school and enrich their educational environment,' said Andy Carrasco, Vice President, Communications, Local Government and Community Affairs, SoCalGas. 'It's also an amazing moment for the students and community to learn about how to safely dig around schools, homes and businesses so that we can keep everyone safe – always call 811 before you dig.' Grades of Green's 'Adopt-A-School' program helps create more green spaces for students and school community members to enjoy. This initiative not only provides a nurturing outdoor classroom that supports hands-on learning and career exploration in environmental sustainability and related fields but also give students the opportunity to learn about the many benefits of green spaces, including their positive impact on air quality, community health, and overall well-being. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from AEG
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
LA Kings and Grades of Green Team Up To Create Vital Green Spaces for Students Through Adopt-A-School Program
NORTHAMPTON, MA / / June 6, 2025 / AEG's LA Kings teamed up with environmental nonprofit Grades of Green to revitalize green spaces at two schools in Inglewood, CA. The initiative sought to empower students through hands-on learning and environmental education as part of Grades of Green's Adopt-A-School Garden Program. On Wednesday, May 28, LA Kings employees along with volunteers from SoCalGas worked side by side with 60 students at Bennett-Kew Elementary School to transform the school's garden into a vibrant learning environment. Before any digging took place, teams followed safety best practices by contacting 811 two business days prior to have underground utility lines marked. This important step helps prevents injuries, property damage, service disruptions, and costly fines. Throughout the day, volunteers dug, planted, and taught students about the importance of green infrastructure, how trees improve air quality, and how gardens contribute to community health. Additionally, on Monday, June 2, LA Kings employees joined with volunteers from Farmacias Similares to revitalize a second campus garden at La Tijera K-8 School. The project kicked off with a speech from the school's Principal Robbie Tate, who shared how the garden would serve as a vital outdoor classroom for students to explore science, sustainability, and career pathways in the environmental field. Students from grades K-8 then participated in digging, soil preparation, and vegetable and tree planting activities guided by environmental educators from Grades of Green. "Our partnership with Grades of Green is about more than just planting gardens," said Amanda Apel, Senior Director, Community Relations, LA Kings. "It's about giving students a space to learn, grow, and connect with the environment. But it also gives our employees an opportunity to drive meaningful change in communities throughout Los Angeles. We're proud to partner with organizations like Grades of Green, SoCalGas, and Farmacias Similares to make a lasting impact in our communities." "SoCalGas volunteers loved working alongside students of Bennett-Kew Elementary School with Grades of Green and the LA Kings to beautify their school and enrich their educational environment," said Andy Carrasco, Vice President, Communications, Local Government and Community Affairs, SoCalGas. "It's also an amazing moment for the students and community to learn about how to safely dig around schools, homes and businesses so that we can keep everyone safe - always call 811 before you dig." Grades of Green's "Adopt-A-School" program helps create more green spaces for students and school community members to enjoy. This initiative not only provides a nurturing outdoor classroom that supports hands-on learning and career exploration in environmental sustainability and related fields but also give students the opportunity to learn about the many benefits of green spaces, including their positive impact on air quality, community health, and overall well-being. Students joined alongside volunteers to help transform the school's garden into a vibrant learning environment. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from AEG on Contact Info:Spokesperson: AEGWebsite: Email: info@ SOURCE: AEG View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
New GM Ken Holland: "I Just Want to Win"
LA Kings General Manager Ken Holland sat down with LA Kings broadcaster Josh Schaefer and gave some noteworthy insight into how he plans to implement his new role with the franchise. When asked by Schaefer about how he intends to put his stamp on the team, Holland made it clear that he wasn't going to make a move just to be able to say that he did something. On the contrary, he emphasized that if the current roster built by Rob Blake was to go on to win the Stanley Cup next season he would be "thrilled". While many LA Kings fans are very disappointed in the team's inability to advance to the second round of the playoffs, Holland drew parallels between LA and his previous team, the Edmonton Oilers. 'We went through the same process in Edmonton: lost in the first round to Chicago, lost in the first round to Winnipeg, but you stuck with it and you keep putting yourselves in that situation. That's what's gotta happen here.' - 'We went through the same process in Edmonton: lost in the first round to Chicago, lost in the first round to Winnipeg, but you stuck with it and you keep putting yourselves in that situation. That's what's gotta happen here.' To be a LA Kings fan in 2025 is a classic "glass half-full, glass half-empty" situation. For some, four straight years of playoff failure is definitely an empty glass, whereas Ken Holland sits squarely in the half-full camp: "The most important thing over 82 is to qualify. And then things have got to happen in there internally: growth of some kids, maybe a move or an addition at the trade deadline.' As every longtime Kings fan knows, it took "45 years for the Kings to wear their crown" and it has been 11 years since they lost won the Stanley Cup. The fan base is hungry to get back to that level, which is completely understandable. According to Holland's metric, however, the team is already doing the first step of the plan: qualifying for the playoffs every season. The next step of the plan now falls upon Holland: winning playoff series. How long that will take and how much patience fans will have with the process remains to be seen: 'It can't be that the manager is going to make some blockbuster trade or some free agent signing, it might happen, but that's not the only…odds are it's not going to happen, it's gotta be brick by brick.' Now that the dust has settled on the latest first round flameout, can one begin to take stock of how much of this recent playoff failure is due to LA not playing up to the moment or is it more a question of Edmonton just being a very good team? They have ended up in the Western Conference Finals three out of the past five years, which probably doesn't happen by accident. The Oilers were also one good third period away from winning the Cup last year, despite having fallen into the dreaded 0-3 hole to start the series. Thus, a begrudging stick tap may be due for the Oilers, as hard as that may be for the inhabitants of The Kingdom. Edmonton being good, however, shouldn't completely absolve the Kings of their failings. You have to beat good teams, even great teams if you want to win the Cup. There are no easy outs in the Western Conference. End of story. Now it's up to Ken Holland to draft a new ending for the LA Kings. And as the esteemed Elliotte Friedman likes to say, "you always have a chance to rewrite the narrative."
