As if the new role isn't weird enough, Rabone has also been getting follow requests on social media from fans. And while this isn't Rabone's first time behind a microphone, it's never too late to get those butterflies in the stomach.
"Even though there were no fans, I was probably the most nervous I've ever been doing announcing, because it's still the NHL, right? There are still only 30 other people doing this in this league, so it still made me really nervous," Rabone said.
Rabone knew he had an interest in announcing as a kid when he attended hockey, baseball and football games and was drawn to the announcers.
"I always remember paying attention to it. Even as a kid, I was a Kings and Angels fan growing up, so I would listen to Dave Courtney, who was the PA at the time for both teams. I don't know what it was, but his voice was just so comforting. When you were in either building - it's almost like you knew you were at home. And over the years, I paid a little more attention to it."
"I'd be in Staples Center and I'd be yelling Ziggy Palffy back when Courtney said it. And now I'm actually doing that, and it's still really surreal to me, but so much fun."
Whether or not he will continue this role after this season is unclear, but Rabone is enjoying every moment of the experience.
"It would be a blast, and I would be honored to have that position and keep it. But if not, it's going to be something that I remember for the rest of my life. It's fun to just be a small part of the environment and the experience."
Until the game-day experience returns back to normal, one thing is clear: the Kings team is adapting and adjusting... and having fun while doing it.