Hockeyfan Stories

"Every great journey starts with a dream." Emma Brooks, a passionate Boston-area hockey fan, spends her college years following BU's men's and women's hockey teams and attending tournaments like the Beanpot. She's obsessed with stats, rookies, and the thrill of the ice-even from the stands. While keeping an eye on future stars like Alex Laferriere, she begins taking steps to turn her fandom into a professional hockey media career. Along the way, Emma discovers the dedication, excitement, and small victories that shape life behind the rink, preparing her for the move to LA and the Kings internship.

Late-night snacks? Check. Camera set up? Check. Excitement levels? Off the charts. Emma's first official Kings game as an intern is a whirlwind. From coordinating social media updates to dealing with rookie mishaps, she quickly learns that being part of the team's media world is just as chaotic as watching the game from Massachusetts. Between laughs, surprises, and unexpected challenges, Emma discovers that game day is about more than the puck-it's about the people behind the scenes.

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.

"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.