Canucks Nation, Believe in Blue!!! The Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference, of the National Hockey League (NHL). They play their home games at the 18,630 capacity Rogers Arena. History:
In 1945 the Pacific Coast Hockey League established an ice hockey franchise in the city of Vancouver. Known as the Canucks, they immediately enjoyed success by winning PCHL championships in their first (1946) and third (
1948) year of existence. In 1952, the PCHL merged with the Western Canada Senior Hockey League to form the professional Western Hockey League. The Canucks would again win the President's/Lester Patrick Cup in 1958, 1960, 1969, and 1970. The team played at the Vancouver Forum. In 1965, when the NHL announced plans to expand to six additional markets, the owner of the WHL's Canucks (and former Vancouver mayor), Fred Hume, announced that the city of Vancouver would apply. However, the presentation to the NHL's Board of Governors was sloppily prepared. Because of this, and the fact that the Vancouver ownership group was disliked by Detroit Red Wings owner Bruce Norris and Toronto Maple Leafs majority-owner Stafford Smythe (who hated Vancouver in general because of a failed arena plan), the application did not succeed. Nevertheless, the Pacific Coliseum, which was to be the first home for a prospective Vancouver NHL team, was built on the grounds of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE).
1970-1978 The original 1970-71 jersey conceived by local creative designer Joe Borovich for which he received the princely sum of $500!. After the first year, the "V" disappeared off the sleeves. This designed lasted eight seasons, highlighted by the club's first divisional title in 1974-75.
1978-1984 It's colours were deemed aggressive and the design was often criticized as outrageous. But it became very trendy in 1982 when Vancouver went all the way to the Stanley Cup finals. Prior to the start of the 1978-79 season, the Canucks had undergone a personnel shuffle which saw the advent of Harry Neale as head coach, plus nine new players, including four Swedish skaters (Thomas Gradin, Lars Lindgren, Lars Zetterstrom and Roland Eriksson). It was also the first season for a feisty rookie named Stan Smyl! To complete the facelift, they hired a design agency (Beyl & Boyd) out of San Francisco to redesign the uniforms. That determined that "our old colours were bland, too tranquil and did not inspire emotion." They then came up with the "V" design with a small "downward skate" logo on each shoulder. The bright orange was said to "evoke passion and aggression" while the predominantly black road jersey would instill fear in the opposition. These Canuck uniforms were met with much derision around the NHL, and they were often referred to as "those Halloween suits". They became much more palatable in 1982, however, when the team went all the way to the Stanley Cup final, prompting one long-time local cynic to observe: "I don't care if they wear pyjamas as long as they play like that.”
1990-1997 Those unis were modified to feature the skate logo on the chest, although they did retain the same yellow home colour from 1984 to 1989. In 1989-90, on directions from GM Pat Quinn, they reverted to the white field colour for the home jersey and black for the road.
1997-2007 The most recent Canuck jersey features a stylized killer whale breaking through the ice, a symbolic emblem of "where we're from". It was locally designed by Brent Lynch. In the late 1990s a new "third" jersey was utilized, with contrasting shoulder patches and a blue-to-maroon graduated colour in the body.
28/06/2022
The Vancouver Canucks are pleased to announce that alumni Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin and Roberto Luongo were selected to join the the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Vancouver Canucks Congratulate Hall of Fame Inductees
Vancouver, B.C. - The Vancouver Canucks are pleased to announce that alumni Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin and Roberto Luongo were selected to join the the Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) today. The former Canucks Captains (Henrik Sedin 2010-2018, Roberto Luongo 2008-2010) and Assistant Captain (Daniel Sedin...
28/10/2021
Vancouver Canucks Heroes Return
Vancouver Canucks - Heroes Return
Our heroes are called upon to come together once again. Special thank you to all the Vancouver film crew and the following companies who volunteered their ti...
05/05/2021
The Vancouver Canucks confirmed today their intent to relocate the club's AHL affiliate to Abbotsford, BC, for 2021-22.
The Vancouver confirmed today their intent to relocate the club's AHL affiliate to Abbotsford, BC, for 2021-22.
Fans can secure their tickets by making a deposit, or learn more at canucks.com/ahl
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The official Vancouver Canucks roster for the 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers.
13/02/2020
Daniel and Henrik Sedin Vancouver Canucks Jersey Retirement Ceremony
We've experienced many special moments over 50 years — passion, pride, belief, and sheer disbelief — and the Canucks want to hear and share the moments that were most significant to you.
50 Years of Fans
We’re sharing moments from the perspective of fans all season. Follow along and submit yours.
The Sedins have announced their retirement from the Vancouver Canucks at the end of this season with a letter to
Thank You Canucks Fans - A Letter from Daniel and Henrik Sedin
We started the year with the mindset that a decision would be made in the postseason. But it became clear, after discussions with our families throughout the year, that this will be our last season. This feels right for all of us.
26/03/2018
Vancouver Canucks have signed Adam Gaudette to a three-year entry level contract
Canucks sign Adam Gaudette
Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed forward Adam Gaudette to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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