Sportsfan Stories

Being a Kings fan isn't always easy... but it's never boring. Even as she settles into her new life with the team, Emma Brooks remembers what it's like to be a fan watching from Massachusetts. Late nights, online communities, and shared excitement keep her connected to her roots. Between fan friendships and her insider experiences, Emma discovers that being part of the Kings world is about more than games-it's about community, passion, and the love of hockey.

New city. New arenas. New adventures. Emma joins the Kings on a road trip, handling media duties while getting a glimpse of the rookies' personalities off the ice. From pranks in the locker room to travel misadventures, Emma experiences life inside the NHL world-and learns that being "inside" doesn't mean you lose the excitement of being a fan.

After a triumphant win, the team heads back to Dallas with spirits high. But something threatens to ruin DLive's Halloween party.

"Even in the off-season, the work never stops." Emma's first summer as media lead brings new challenges and opportunities. Returning home to Massachusetts, she reconnects with her roots, attends local hockey events, and reflects on the growth that brought her to the Kings. Mid-summer, she heads to Vegas for the NHLPA Player Media Tour, gaining firsthand experience with league-wide coverage and networking with players, staff, and media professionals. Between fan connections, professional growth, and summer adventures, Emma sees how much her role has changed-and how far she has come from late-night highlight videos to leading media projects.

"From fan to insider-Emma's journey is just getting started." Now promoted to media lead for the Los Angeles Kings, Emma Brooks takes on bigger responsibilities, covering high-profile games and managing content for the team. As she balances fan connections with professional duties, she navigates the challenges of interviews, social media campaigns, and behind-the-scenes chaos. Through mentorship, teamwork, and her love for the sport, Emma proves that being a fan can take you farther than you ever imagined-sometimes all the way to the spotlight.

"Watching the Kings from 3,000 miles away isn't easy... but it's worth it." Emma Brooks never imagined she'd be working for the Los Angeles Kings. Leaving her small-town life in Massachusetts behind, she moves to LA as a new media intern and finally gets to see the team up close. Rookie Alex Laferriere makes his NHL debut, and Emma is front-row-both online and in person-to the excitement, learning that being a fan can be as thrilling as being part of the team.

Veterans have wisdom. Interns have questions. Emma reads about Anže Kopitar's career and imagines how his experience might guide rookies like Laferriere-and herself. Between managing media tasks and navigating her new life in Los Angeles, Emma learns lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and finding inspiration in unexpected places.