Canucks Take Game 1!

The Vancouver Canucks were able to take Game 1 at a Rowdy and Wired up GM Place. This was a very exciting game, but it was over officiated, in my opinion there was far to many calls made by the officials. But Vancouver worked very well and held the lead good. For the next game I would like to see the Canucks put a few more goals in the back of the net, just to put the game out of reach and to show the Blues who is in charge, make them start doubting themselves. GO CANUCKS GO!

Keys To A Good, Strong, Healthy, Playoff Run!

For the Vancouver Canucks to have a good, strong, healthy, playoff run there is many things that need to happen. One main thing is Luck, every team that wins a Stanley Cup will tell you they had some luck. Another key factor is healthiness, and injuries. Even one injury can mess a team up significantly, for example when Sami Salo was injured earlier in the season, this effected us considerably. As well as Luongo getting injured, but preferably no injuries through out our playoff run would help out a lot. Luongo has to be at the top of his game, every game. We can't have any of those weak goals going in that suck the energy and momentum away from us. Our defense has to play tight, we can't be letting in 4 or 5 goals in games, because this is very tough to win when your letting in that amount of goals. Our Defense should move the puck quick and if they are in trouble just get it out of the zone, we can't risk those turnovers in our own end. Our defense should also sit back and only go full out on offense when there is a rush or on the power play, but forwards need to notice this and be ready to come back and cover the pinching defenceman in case he gets caught up ice. Our forwards need to do exactly what we are doing, pressure lots move the puck fast, cycle it, anything we can do to keep a step ahead of the other team. Scoring of coarse is a must, we need to get at least 1 goal a game, but preferably 3 or 4 a game. Every line and every player needs to chip in on the scoring and points getting. If that mean Luongo getting a few assists or goals then so be it, but every point helps. Physical and toughness, we can not be outworked or hit, we need to let the opposing team know that we are there and that they are not going to go touching a puck with out getting hit. We must out work and out play the other team. If we can manage to do all these I am confident that the Vancouver Canucks can make it past the second round for sure and hopefully to the Finals! GO CANUCKS GO!

What Seperates Vancouver Canucks Fans From Any Other Fans?

What is the difference between Vancouver Canucks fans and any other fans in the NHL? Well this is what I think about it. I beleive the Vancouver Canucks Fans are one of the greatest fans in the NHL. For example, in the 1982 run to the Stanley Cup Finals. The Canucks are remembered for losing to the NY Islanders. But earlier in the playoffs Vancouver was playing the Chicago Blackhawks when Vancouver coach Roger Neilson, fed up with the performance of the officials in the game, placed a white towel on the end of a hockey stick and held it up in mock of Surrender (white flag). The Canucks players sitting on the bench followed suit, placing towels on the ends of their sticks until the bench resembled a laundry line. The Canucks lost that game 4–1, Neilson's actions began quite the trend as, when the teams returned to Vancouver for the next game, many fans brought white towels to the game and began waving them above their heads. Referred to as Towel Power, this sparked the Canucks to win the next three games and the series. This was the first time in any sport that this was created. Now we know that in almost every sport they use towels in the playoffs to try to pump their team up. The Vancouver Canucks fans have also invented a similar thing. The famous chanting of "LLLLLOOOOOOUUUUUUU" Whenever goaltender Roberto Luongo makes a save. Vancouver Canucks fans are everywhere. On Vancouver's recent road trip, everytime Luongo made a save, there was the "LLLLLOOOOOOUUUUUUU" coming down from the crowd. In the playoffs when Vancouver wins a game if you drive down the main streets in North Van, Vancouver, Surrey, and many more cities, you will see Canucks fans everywhere, cheering, chanting, singing, in cars honking horns, Carrying flags, wearing jerseys. After games when taking public transportation home, the fans will chant "GO CANUCKS GO". There was a great moment in the playoffs a couple years ago which started another trend in Vancouver. The Vancouver Canucks were playing the Detroit Red Wings in the first round. Detriots goaltenders name is Chis Osgood. Well about half way through the 3rd game with Vancouver in the lead, the Canuck faithful in GM Place started chanting "Wasgood" in replacement of Chris Osgood's last name. Just think about how hard it was for him to play the rest of that game, with the crowd all over him. Things like this help the Canucks out so much. Not to mention that GM Place has been sold out every single game for about 5 or 6 years now (Not sure the exact time line, but it is over 5 years.) The Vancouver Canucks Organization recognized the Vancouver Canucks Fans this season by putting up a banner in Canucks colours with the words 7th Canucks on it. This basically means, that the Vancouver Canucks have 6 players on the ice at all times, but it at GM Place they have a 7th with them, which is the crowd, and this helps them alot. At the Britney Spears concert when she decided to walk of the stage for about 40 mins, well what did the crowd do for a while? They did the wave and Chanted, "GO CANUCKS GO!" Lets help bring our Vancouver Canucks through the playoffs this year! Go nuts! GO CANUCKS GO! I would be interested to hear any other stories you have to share with me! Remember, We Are All Canucks! Go Canucks Go!

Canucks At The End Of The Season.

The Vancouver Canucks have won the NorthWest Division and came in 3rd place in the Western Conferance. They will be playing the st loius blues in the first round of the playoffs. The First game is on Wednesday at 7P.M. At GM Place. GO CANUCKS GO!

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Canucks Suffer Yet another tough loss.

Taylor Pyatt's Fiance passed away yesterday after she was involved in a car accident in Jamaica. This is the 3rd loss the Canucks have had in the past year. First Gary Lupul, then Luc Bourdon, and now Carly Bragnalo (Taylor Pyatt's Fiance). This is probably a very tough time for him and his family and her family. They were planning on getting married this summer. Taylor Pyatt is going back to where they both grew up in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He will be gone for as long as he needs to be said AV. The Vancouver Canucks all had a sad felling today. This is a very tragic thing to happen and lets hope Taylor Pyatt all the best. Take as long as you need Pyatt. I would like to see the Vancouver Canucks dedicate a huge win to everyone who was affected by this tragedy. GO CANUCKS GO!

With That Win

With That win in Overtime that Vancouver Canucks pulled even with and passed the calgary flames for first place in the NorthWest division with 6 games remaining, the flames are slumping. At one point they were ahead of Vancouver by 15 points, but no Vancouver has taken over and is 1 point ahead of the flames. Now the question is will the Canucks be able to hold on to 1st place until the end of the regular season. I sure hope they do! GO CANUCKS GO!