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Dodgers Organist is Providing Soundtrack to Olympic Events

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Dieter Ruehle, the organist for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Kings, has been in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Feb 16, 2014; Sochi, RUSSIA; Dieter Ruehle of Burbank, CA prepares his keyboard before a men’s ice hockey preliminary round game between Slovenia and USA during the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games at Shayba Arena. Ruehle has been the organist at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for the Kings and Lakers since 1989. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

While abroad, he’s shown that he has the stamina to make it through any doubleheader or extra-innings game, working sometimes as many as three games per day.

“That’s a lot of hockey,” he noted on social media alongside a laughing emoji.

A Longtime Staple of Dodger Stadium

As noted by Anthony Gharib for ESPN, Ruehle has been the Dodgers’ organist since 2016, though his Olympic experience is even more extensive, with six Games under his belt before this year’s trip to Italy.

In that profile, Dodgers players noted that while they might not recognize his face, they are familiar with Ruehle’s work.

“If you lined him up, I would have no idea what he looks like,” star Mookie Betts said. “I definitely know his keys.”

Ruehle Gets Another Celebrity Cosign in Italy

While in Italy, Ruehle has brought some West Coast vibes with him.

As detailed by the Today show, Ruehle busted out the melody to “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang,” which rapper Snoop Dogg recognized immediately.

“Hey, he’s playing ‘G Thang!’ Go ‘head now,” Snoop exclaimed while commentating a hockey game.

Naturally, Snoop also danced a bit, though he had to be corrected as to the pronunciation of Ruehle’s name, which he said like “Dee-tee-uh.”

Pronunciation dispute aside, the hosts of the Today show were thrilled with Ruehle’s work and work ethic, as Carson Daly noted he performed at 20 games in a week.

“He’s got a wide range of musical selection, so shoutout to Dieter, one of those heroes behind the scenes,” Daly said.

He’s been working hard, but with those numerous games comes some cool moments.

For instance, Ruehle shared that he got to work the women’s hockey gold medal game, which was won by the U.S. in overtime.

“A gold medal for the USA women’s team,” he said. “What a great night of hockey here in Milan!”

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