In the grand tradition of having celebrities inside the television play-by-play booth, San Diego news icon Ron Burgundy joined Alex Faust and Jim Fox during the second period of Thursday’s Los Angeles Kings-San Jose Sharks game.
Burgundy offered his expert analysis during LA’s 4-2 win, revealing his fondness for Jeff Carter, letting the viewers know he was wearing his lucky underwear, and getting himself on the “Kiss Cam” with a burrito.
San Diego’s favorite son also made time to meet with Aiden Rose, a Make-a-Wish kid who was signed to a one-day contract by the Kings.
First, Aiden signs with the LA Kings.
— LA Kings (@LAKings) March 22, 2019
Then, he meets Ron Burgundy 🙌 pic.twitter.com/rEi1DmKsOr
The Kings failed to score during the second period, but Burgundy did provide us with a glimpse into what one of his goal calls would look like:
“PUT THAT BABY TO BED WITHOUT A DIAPER!"
— LA Kings (@LAKings) March 22, 2019
Ron Burgundy didn't jinx Anze Kopitar after all! 😂😂#GoKingsGo | @_Attendee pic.twitter.com/Hj4bJTEplS
And he didn’t even need a teleprompter!
Earlier this month “Mad Men” Jon Hamm was in the booth for his beloved St. Louis Blues and even got to call an Ivan Barbashev goal. At this point we’re probably going to see Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar calling a Chicago Blackhawks game. Party on.
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Sean Leahy is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports. Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @Sean_Leahy.