Thread: David Courtney passed away.

So sad. He will be missed.

Originally Posted by CHARAzard

Just wanted to share a little, meaningless story that hopefully will bring a smile to your faces during this tough time. It actually took place during the last NHL lockout in 2004-2005.

I was at an Ice Dogs game in Long Beach. David Courtney happened to be the PA announcer that night. And being it minor league hockey, obviously security may not be up to par with NHL standards.

Well, a "fan", we will call him "Drunky McDrunkerson" for our sake. Somehow jumped the railing of the beer garden and opened a door to the ice during an intermission. He ran on to the ice and started jumping around like a fool(not sure how many people in the stands noticed, as there were maybe only a thousand people there AT MOST peppered throughout the stands.) No personnel of any kind noticed him. Well, David Courtney was the only person even near the rink at that time, and seeing Drunky, he opens his PA door, steps out on to the ice and starts walking towards him, motioning to "COME HERE!". The fan tries to run and slips. Courtney grabs him by the shirt and pulls him off the ice.

It was absolutely hilarious to watch, and I am sure David probably got a kick out of it too.

Not that the story means anything, but just thought I would share.

David was a huge guy. Not just in the weight dept but pretty tall as well. I'm sure he could handle just about any drunk that stumbled upon his way on or off the ice. RIP, David.

Originally Posted by mitchrock

In utter shock. Nothing better than a Kings or Angels home gave with Dave as the announcer. Great guy to talk to. I pray for him, his wife and family.

Got that right. I am a lifelong Dodger fan. Going to Angel stadium and hearing that voice though, made things all right. David just had a golden voice. In today's age of blow hard PA announcers, David stood above them all. Inflicting the right amount of emotion when appropriate, then bringing it back down when needed. As I have said, one of the nicest most genuine people anyone can meet. What a great human being.

Originally Posted by coop21

In an era where so many teams have resorted to having what amount to basically cheerleaders on the PA, David Courtney was a true professional. Not a screamer, no shtick, no lame catchphrases...just a great communicator and a credit to his profession. I usually get to games fairly early, and there was just something so comforting about hearing him during pregame. He leaves a huge void.

Thank you, David.

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, GOOD EVENING, and WELCOME, to Staples Center, the sports and entertainment capital of the world. I am David Courtney, welcome to todays match up between.... AND YOUR LOS ANGELES KINGS!"

I hope I did not butcher his opening lines. Call me crazy, but I just loved hearing his voice right before the warm ups, after warm ups, and right before the Kings hit the Ice. The Frozen Fury that kicked off last years magical run, I will always remember. David got to call it. For me, first one I got to be part of where he called it.

I'm stunned. I was just talking about him to a friend a couple weeks ago. He obviously had a great sense of humor and one of the best unexpected laughs I ever had at a Kings game was a couple seasons ago, during the first intermission. I was minding my own business, checking emails, and listening to David Courtney on the PA giving out-of-town scores. When it came to the Nashville vs. Carolina game, he announced it as the Battle of the Hillbillies. I giggled about that for the rest of the game. RIP David, you will definitely be missed.

I remember sometimes when David was sick and they had someone fill in for him and I would always laugh and be like "man this guy sucks.. where's David!!"

Nice that the last thing he announced at SC was "Ladies and Gentlemen, THE STANLEY CUP"

Sad.... very sad. prayers to DC family. You will be missed.

Originally Posted by mmmcammy

such awful, awful news. I remember when he took some time off last season to get married, and another announcer filled in, the difference was so noticeable. hearing him make the announcements was one of those things that I kind of took for granted as just being part of the package of going to Kings games. I really appreciated his talent more after another person filled in for him.

no way Kings games will be the same. RIP.

Well said, took the words right outta my (and I'm sure many, many others) mouth....