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As of October 2023, the Vancouver Canucks defenseman with the most points in playoff history is Kevin Bieksa. He accumulated a total of 32 points during his playoff appearances with the team. Bieksa played a key role in the Canucks' deep playoff runs, including their journey to the Stanley Cup Final in 2011.
Luc Bourdon died on May 29, 2008 during a motorcycle accident with a tractor trailer. The Vancouver Canucks unofficially retired his number 28. RIP Luc
During the regular season, the first game the Canucks played was on October 9th, 1970 against the Los Angeles kings. The Kings won 3-1 Additional Info : Vancouver's first professional team, the Vancouver Millionaires, played for the Stanley Cup five times, winning the trophy in 1915
The first Black player to play for the Vancouver Canucks was Wayne Simmonds. He made his debut during the 1982-83 NHL season. Simmonds' presence in the league marked a significant step towards diversity in hockey, breaking barriers for future players of color in the sport.
Vancouver has never won the Stanley Cup in the modern era since joining the NHL in 1970. A Vancouver team called the Millionaires won the Cup during 1914/15 season, before the NHL was formed.
Mike Wilson played for the Peterborough Petes in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) during his junior career. He was selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. Wilson's time with the Petes helped him develop his skills before moving on to the professional level.
The first goalie to wear the number 1 for the Vancouver Canucks was Gary Bromley. He played for the team during the late 1970s, specifically from 1976 to 1980. Bromley is remembered for his contributions to the early years of the franchise.
This is arguable, but most would say Trevor Linden, who served as Captain during most of the 90's. Markus Naslund was captain during 2008 Henrik Sedin is the current one.
No, shootout shots do not count as shots on goal in hockey. Shots on goal only refer to shots taken during regular gameplay, not during a shootout.
No, the Vancouver Canucks have yet to win the coveted Stanley Cup. They have been the Cup Finals three times, in 1982 vs NY Islanders, 1994 vs NY Rangers, and 2011 vs Boston Bruins. Way back in the day in 1915, the Vancouver Millionaires won the Championship!
No, a player who is serving a penalty during overtime cannot participate in the shootout. The penalty must be fully served before the player can return to the ice. If the game goes to a shootout, only players who are not currently serving penalties can take a shot.