LA Ice Hockey Team Victory Amulet Rising Korean Grandmothers
- Los Angeles — A group of Korean grandmothers from a local community center has become an unexpected source of good luck for the Los Angeles Kings hockey team...
- The Korea town Senior and Community Center (KSCCLA) harmonica ensemble,clad in traditional Hanbok,captivated fans when they performed the U.S.
- The Kings initially invited the group to perform for the first game of the playoff series on April 21.
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Harmonica-Playing Grandmothers Become unlikely Hockey Playoff Charm for LA Kings
Los Angeles — A group of Korean grandmothers from a local community center has become an unexpected source of good luck for the Los Angeles Kings hockey team during their NHL playoff run.
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The Korea town Senior and Community Center (KSCCLA) harmonica ensemble,clad in traditional Hanbok,captivated fans when they performed the U.S. national anthem at two Kings’ home games against the Edmonton Oilers at Crypto.com Arena.
The Kings initially invited the group to perform for the first game of the playoff series on April 21. The performance, met with keen cheers from the crowd of over 20,000, preceded a dramatic 6-5 Kings victory.
Following the win, the team posted a video of the performance on social media, prompting fans to request the group’s return. The Kings obliged, inviting the harmonica players back for the second game on April 23.This time, the group sported LA Kings jerseys, and the team secured another win, defeating the Oilers 6-2.
“we don’t know ice hockey, but we shouted when we won the first game,” Donna Lee, 80, told The Washington post, reflecting the group’s excitement.
The KSCCLA, established in 2013, serves approximately 1,500 people in the los Angeles area. Their harmonica classroom, which began seven years ago, has performed at various local events, including Lunar new Year celebrations and Los Angeles City council meetings. The connection with the Kings began on March 23 during the team’s annual “Korea Town Night.” The positive reception led to the playoff invitation.
While the Kings won the two games in which the KSCCLA performed, they have since lost other games in the series. Despite the team’s overall performance, the harmonica group has become a symbol of good fortune for some fans, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Park Kwan-il, Secretary general of KSCCLA, told ESPN that the group was “thrilled to be able to perform” in front of such large crowds, highlighting the significance of representing the Korean immigrant community.