Stanley Cup Playoffs 2018 (Western Conference Final): Public Library Edition

May 12, 2018

The Stanley Cup Western Conference Final begins tonight and the rivalry between public libraries continues!

After a successful Round One against the Hennepin County Library (and the Saint Paul Public Library) and Round Two against the Nashville Public Library, the Winnipeg Public Library moves into Western Conference Final against the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District.

Winnipeg versus Las Vegas

May 12 – Game 1

Hey @LVCCLD ! Looking forward to facing the @GoldenKnights in Round 3 of the #NHLplayoffs.
Are you up for some library Twitter face-offs? Get ready for a blast of our #WPGWhiteout !@Mayor_Bowman @EDWinnipeg @downtownbiz @cityofwinnipeg pic.twitter.com/LQpLnwfuIk

— Wpg Public Library (@wpglibrary) May 11, 2018

We’re ready for you, @wpglibrary! In fact, we’ve placed a book on hold for your @NHLJets ☺#VegasBorn #BoldInGold @GoldenKnights https://t.co/7WmUyeO3OD pic.twitter.com/tts35ReSzO

— LVCCLD (@LVCCLD) May 11, 2018

Thanks for the recommended reading @LVCCD but we’re good. Kinda been at this hockey thing for a while. ;) To be honest, it’s your @GoldenKnights we think of as being in training. Our @NHLJets got talent++! #WPGWhiteout #goJetsgo pic.twitter.com/7ZQ77lumxf

— Wpg Public Library (@wpglibrary) May 12, 2018

May 14 – Game 2

Game 1 sure was sweet @LVCCLD. Get ready for another high impact @NHLJets #WPGWhiteout  ! #goJetsgo #WPGvsVGK pic.twitter.com/fgNo3tAir1

— Wpg Public Library (@wpglibrary) May 14, 2018

We're glad you enjoyed that @NHLJets win, @wpglibrary! It could be your last one… #VegasBorn @goldenknights @SinBinVegas @mayoroflasvegas @TMobileArena pic.twitter.com/jJ7FJqQaN8

— LVCCLD (@LVCCLD) May 14, 2018

May 16 – Game 3

Good morning, @wpglibrary! You've been rather quiet since game 2 …

Are you ready to enter the Fortress @TMobileArena tonight? @GoldenKnights @NHLJets @mayoroflasvegas @CityOfLasVegas @SinBinVegas @jakewagnermusic #VegasBorn #GoKnightsGo pic.twitter.com/LA0sGsdM1r

— LVCCLD (@LVCCLD) May 16, 2018

Quietly preparing @LVCCLD! But do you hear that? A tempête (storm) is brewing & the @NHLJets are bringing the vents contraires (headwinds as we say in Canada). You may have won the 2nd game but we've been at this for a while, we can take the Vegas heat! #WPGWhiteout #goJetsgo pic.twitter.com/5aO6jPbKiS

— Wpg Public Library (@wpglibrary) May 16, 2018

May 18 – Game 4

Hey @LVCCLD just a quick note in case you’re getting any ideas that our @NHLJets aren’t primed for a comeback. #wegotthis #goJetsgo #WPGWhiteout #WPGvsVGK pic.twitter.com/4skEtJ5b4w

— Wpg Public Library (@wpglibrary) May 17, 2018

Always good to hear from you, @wpglibrary!
Who doesn't love a good comeback story? Your @NHLJets must have watched this one a few times ☺️ @GoldenKnights #VegasBorn #GoKnightsGo pic.twitter.com/uBBhwN99XB

— LVCCLD (@LVCCLD) May 17, 2018

If you'd done your, ahem… research, you'd know that the *original* Goon (2011) was filmed in our fair city. :) See you tomorrow when it's back to our regularly scheduled book spine showdown! #libraryskills #theoriginals #goJetsgo #WPGWhiteout https://t.co/iSHy3xDAPL pic.twitter.com/GdeeBGi99n

— Wpg Public Library (@wpglibrary) May 17, 2018

Hey @LVCCLD , countdown to tonight is on! We're feelin' good. Gonna play our game, work our solid fundamentals until your desert boys dry up. #goodhabits #ourgame #WPGWhiteout #goJetsgo @nhljets pic.twitter.com/Lt8jtwkECj

— Wpg Public Library (@wpglibrary) May 18, 2018

We're glad you're doing well, @wpglibrary! We were worried about your @NHLJets after Wednesday's game. We hope Wheeler's ear is OK, too 😉#LVCCLD #GetCarded @GoldenKnights @mayoroflasvegas #GoKnightsGo #VegasBorn #BoldInGold pic.twitter.com/t7K4n43YJi

— LVCCLD (@LVCCLD) May 18, 2018

May 20 – Game 5

Good morning, @wpglibrary!Your @NHLJets haven't picked up their holds … and it doesn't look like they'll be coming back to Las Vegas 🙈#VegasBorn #GoKnightsGo pic.twitter.com/EClgevvLOD

— LVCCLD (@LVCCLD) May 20, 2018

We guessed your idioms book collection could use a little refreshing and we were right: “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over.” Leavin’ Las Vegas to give our @NHLJets a #WPGWhiteout boost but we’ll see you soon! #ItAintOver #alsoDontCountYourChickens #WPGvsVGK #goJetsgo pic.twitter.com/C3s6JT3JcK

— Wpg Public Library (@wpglibrary) May 20, 2018

This one was on our shelves … but, it just got checked out by our @GoldenKnights 😉

We enjoyed our series with you, @wpglibrary! #GoKnightsGo #WesternConferenceChamps pic.twitter.com/RQIL79ILJe

— LVCCLD (@LVCCLD) May 20, 2018

Well-played & congrats-have fun in the finals! We'd go head to head w/ you again anytime. :) We know your town has been through a lot in the last year, so we're happy you're getting to enjoy some good times with "our" game. :) Have a great summer season at the Library! pic.twitter.com/ruaodsoyHT

— Wpg Public Library (@wpglibrary) May 20, 2018