Things aren’t exactly going to plan for the Vancouver Canucks during the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs. They are without star Daniel Sedin who still suffers side effects from a concussion from the elbow of Duncan Keith and a power play that now resembles one of the worst in the league. Add the 3-0 deficit that… [Read more…]
With U2 still haunting Canucks fans, the playoffs are back, as is the famous intro song. The Vancouver Canucks topped the overall standings once more, in the process they clinched back to back Presidents’ Trophies – but what are the chances of another deep playoff run? Ask most pundits and they point in the direction… [Read more…]
Having idols and heroes is nothing new. Seeing your favourite player leave is nothing new. But feeling like the World was going to end when I heard Cody Hodgson was being traded was. I’m a relative newcomer to the world of Ice Hockey – this is only my third year following the Canucks but Cody… [Read more…]
How long does it take long for a fan base to change its mind on a trade? Venture over to the Vancouver Canucks Message boards and they’ll have you believe that they almost robbed the Buffalo Sabres on Monday. Cody Hodgson was and is still destined to be an NHL future star. Zack Kassian could… [Read more…]
It’s not often a regulation win generates so much excitement. It’s not often that the Detroit Red Wings get beaten at the ‘Joe’. And it’s not often that Roberto Luongo celebrates like he did last night. The Vancouver Canucks went into Thursday’s matchup with Detroit knowing top spot in the West was up for grabs.… [Read more…]
In America they have The Bucket List while in Britain we have Karl Pilkington. Life is all about witnessing moments that live long in the memory. Whether it’s being perched on the 18th green or outnumbered 80 to 1 at the Bernabéu below are a list of sporting events you should see at least once.… [Read more…]
Chicago Blackhawks (11-4-3) vs. Vancouver Canucks (9-8-1) Certain clashes within the 82 game NHL season are regarded as dead rubbers. It’s hard to argue that playing against the New Jersey Devils a couple of times per year is anything like the blood and thunder clashes between the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks. The last two… [Read more…]
Sebastian Vettel stands on the edge of greatness, but does he warrant such applause as past champions? Vettel is fast, consistent and likeable – but is this year a tale of the RB7’s dominance or does the German deserve more credit? To steal a line – ‘Youngest pole winner, youngest race winner and now the… [Read more…]
April 16, 2012
by omhughes
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