Canucks Vs Preds Game 1

What an excellent performance by Bobby Lu with a shutout! Chris Higgins had the lone goal for the Canucks in the 1st period. Preds came in 
confident but later left defeated after a 1-0 game. Canucks open the series 1-0 over the preds and hope to continue on that trail. Sami Salo didn't play due to a lower body injury. Lets hope that he'll soon be able to play i wanna see his sniper shot again. 
It's been a busy for proud father Alex Burrows after 24hrs of scoring the game winner against the Black Hawks his wife gave birth to newest addition Baby Victoria, and straight away another game. But its clear that the lack of rest wasn't an issue as the only reason why it was a 1-0 game was because of the Preds' goalie.


Canucks take on the Preds at Rogers Arena on Saturday.

Daniel Sedin nominated for the Hart Memorial Trophy!

Daniel Sedin has been nominated for the Hart Memorial Trophy and is a finalist! Along side Perry and St.Louis. If Daniel wins the Sedins will make NHL history being the 1st brothers to win the Art and Hart back-to-back! History is being made in Vancouver!!!

the demons are defeated!

i'm not even going to mention game 6 not even the details of game 7 you guys watched it and know very well what happened and if not well....i guess i can give you the short story.
Canucks win 2-1 in OT. The game looked a lot like the 2010 Olympics as Luongo let one in late in the 3rd. Burrows had both the 1st and last goal. Redeeming himself in OT after serving a 2min minor for holding. But all in all WE WON!!!! WE HAVE FINALLY DEFEATED THE BLACKHAWKS! and yes revenge is sweet but #3venge is so much sweeter! The Canucks take on the Preds Thurday at 6pm at Rogers Arena.

Canucks and Black Hawks GAME FIVE

though loss, the guys weren't comfortable. i'm really not going to go on because it hurts to blog about games we lost. but i've said it before and i'll say it again - it's not that we lost it's how we lost. we have 2 do overs. this is crunch time  and i believe we can still do this. 

Canucks and BlackHawks GAME FOUR

the heartbreak! 
i'm not going to day who scored, how many saves, assists or hits. all i'm gonna say is Canucks lost 7-2 on Tuesday. am i sad yes a little but most importantly i am still OPTIMISTIC! ;D although i wanted a sweep and would have loved one i wasn't expecting it. what team wants to loose the series at home? no team. this is most likely the shortest post i have ever done but i am going to finish with this: 


                               it's not because we lost, it's how we lost.

Canucks and Black Hawks GAME THREE

the 1st away game for the Canucks this post season. Fans across the nation not wanting to hear that certain song *i will not mention the title*. Unfortunately we were forced to hear it twice as Bobby Lu let 2 of 32 shots in. although the Hawks had a 1-0 lead after 20 the Canucks fought back in the 2nd with 2 quick goals by Christian Ehrhoff from the point during the power play assisted by Hank and Dank and Daniel Sedin who was assisted by Alex Edler and Kevin Bieksa. Mikael Samuelsson had a goal in the 3rd and he was assisted by Henrik Sedin and Christian Ehrhoff. 


Roberto Luongo by far was the reason the Canucks stayed in this game. making critical saves in the 1st during the 5 on 3. and once again the players that were so called in a slump rosed to the challenge and the Sedins ended up with a combined 3 assists and 1 goal, Ryan Kesler also had 6 shots on goal - more than any Canucks that game. 

although the Canucks started out a little shaky the proved to not only them selves but to fans that there is no longer a "psychological" issue when it comes to playing the black hawks. they have not only shown but proven that they are number one for a reason. BUT we do have to give so credit to Chicago, of they hadn't spanked us back in November we wouldn't have had the same season, they brought to worst of us out but because of that they brought out the best of us.  
so..... thank you Chicago! ;D 

Canucks and Black Hawks GAME TWO

Although it wasn't the shut out that we all wanted from Bobby Lu a win is a win and i will gladly take it. 
Jannik Hansen once again had the 1st goal of the night followed by Daniel Sedin and Alex Edler in the 2nd and once again Daniel Sedin in the 3rd. Roberto Luongo made 22 saves. Resulting in a 4-3 win over the what many fans like to call the "chicken" hawks. 


i though that the Canucks had a great start. Jannik Hansen setting the mood of the game early and the fans definitely did their job the energy level at the arena was absolutely amazing just when you thought it couldn't get louder after the first game it did! the fans were showing that this was truly what they lived for, they've said it before and they'll say it again they love the fan base here! it's an encouragement to them *so fans...keep doing your job!* after several critics asking where the Sedins went low and behold they came emerged out of the so called slump with 2 goals (Daniel) and an assist (Henrik). Ryan Kesler also started to emerge out of his slump and had an assist. Edler came back hard after a long break after back surgery back in January and had a goal and a few great hits (even in the 1st game). Although the 3rd period wasn't the greatest the defensive end really kept the lead by not panicking - like we would of in the past. but rather kept their composure and that is what kept us in the game. 


The evolution of the team from what they were last year is absolutely amazing! they went from a team that would always panic in the defensive end and chock during the playoffs to a team that can and will keep their composure and do whatever is takes to win weather that means taking a hard it or blocking a shot with an ankle. they mean business this year. this isn't just a game for them anymore this is what THEY live for this is what they have been dreaming for all their lives.  


they want #3venge!    

Canucks and Black Hawks GAME ONE

the streets of Vancouver were completely empty as every Vancouver citizen was watching the long awaited playoff game. What was days seemed like an eternity, then the game finally began.

the Canucks won 2-0 against the Hawks goals by Hansen and Higgins both in the 1st. Luongo gave a vintage performance robbing every goal in sight along with some help from our little friend the post! the hawks hit the post 4 times out of 25 shots. close call but NOT good enough. Luongo was given the 1st star 2nd star was given to Jannik Hansen and Patrick Sharp was given the 3rd star.
Jannik Hansen had a break away and Higgins was assisted by KB3 and Ryan Kesler.

Canucks and Black Hawks play again tomorrow in hopes of winning both home games.

Round 1 of 2011 playoffs- what I think.

yes we all know that we are versing our arch nemesis the Chicago Black hawks.  but honestly i'm not as worried as I was last year. Last season we were known for panicking in our defensive zone but after a season full of injuries - our defense being hit the hardest we've done really well and we have had our best season in franchise history! all in all theres really nothing to worry about. Both teams aren't the same as last season in fact the hawks had to get rid of the majority of their star players due to something the NHL likes to call the "Salary Cap". The only thing that is really hindering us is the psychological issue. As long as the Canucks can get over that little voice in their head that says "you can't do it" they'll be able to! when it boils down to it the fans can believe all they want but it won't mean anything unless they believe they can do it too. When it comes down to this series it boils down to whats in your head- the mental preparation is key. 

i believe do you? 

Canucks VS Flames

The Flames and the Canucks met today for their final game of the regular season. Vancouver was off to a slow start in the first but the Flames played hard from the beginning, but the 1st period ended scoreless. The second period came and the people wearing the Canucks jerseys were not the same people we all know and love. the period resulted in a 2-0 Flames lead and the Canucks drawing 5 penalties. The Canucks however showing no nervousness staying confident throughout the entire game. Kesler did tweak his leg and will get it checked out tonight after the interview with Scott Oak. "I'm pretty sure it's nothing serious" Kesler stated with his interview with Oak.  Burrows and Kesler tied it in the third and weren't able to win it in regulation. Ehrhoff won it OT. And of coarse I can't leave out the salmon who found its way on the ice.... AGAIN. 
Iggy had a temper tantrum and decided to call Burrows "Chicken poo" several time in the sin bin as fights began to break put in the third Burrows simply replied "have a nice summer." which really set him off. the refs did not however let them really get into the fights (good because we wanna get into the playoffs HEALTHY) 


The Canucks now have 50 regulation and OT wins. As they prepare to get into post season and the Flames well... they'll have to get their golf clubs out. 

President's Trophy and a pleasant surprise

On Thursday the Vancouver Canucks versed the Wild which lead to a 5-0 Canucks win. 3 of which were from Ryan Kesler. Before the game the Vancouver Canucks had an award ceremony


MVP- Daniel Sedin
Best Defenceman- Christian Ehrhoff
Most Exciting Player- Ryan Kesler
Unsung Hero- Jannik Hansen
Most Molson Cup Selections- Roberto Luongo
Leading Scorer- Daniel Sedin


after those awards where presented they brought out the President's Trophy and Henrik Sedin was the representative for the team to accept the trophy but low and behold a familiar smiling face came out to accept the award yes it was a healthy and happy looking Manny Malhotra who accepted the award on behalf of the team with Henrik Sedin.
 After the ceremony the Canucks went straight to business against the Wild showing no mercy
1st Period:
goals by Mason Raymon assisted by Jannik Hansen and a goal by Ryan Kesler who was assisted by both Hank and Dank
it was 2-0 canucks after 1
penalties by- Aaron Rome (tripping), Alexander Edler (interference) and Kyle Brodziak (cross checking)


2nd Period:
goals by Ryan Kesler who was unassisted and Mason Raymond who was assisted by Daniel Sedin and Kevin Bieksa
penalties- Kyle Brodziak (roughing) and Kevin Bieksa (goaltender interference)


3rd Period:
goals by Ryan Kesler assisted by Chris Higgins
penalties- Jannik Hansen (roughing), Brad Staubitz served by Pierre-Marc (cross-checking), Brad Staubitz (10min misconduct)


Bobby Lu had a spectacular performance refusing to give up one late the the third resulting in 29 saves, Ryan Kesler also ended up with a third career hat trick and his 40th goal of the season- a career high!


The Canucks face the Flames tonight for their final game of the regular season the canucks are 26-10-4 away from home.

WCBC Live: Live Streaming from West Coast Baptist College

i know that this blog is about hockey but i am a Christian 1st then hockey fan and if you guys wanna hear some great preaching go to this live stream!

WCBC Live: Live Streaming from West Coast Baptist College