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Flames Extend Winning Streak With Win Over Canucks
Nov28Calgary’s off season pickups paid dividends last night in their 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Forward Mike Cammalleri, who was picked up in a trade with the LA Kings, scored three goals and Curtis Glencross, who was plucked away as a free agent from northern rivals Edmonton, netted the winner Thursday evening at GM Place. Henrik Sedin Battles Robin Regehr With 13:29 to go in ...
Burke Set To Join The Center Of The Universe
Nov28Former Vancouver Canuck General Manager Brian Burke and the Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to terms on a six year deal that will see Burke take over as team President and General Manager.The deal is reported to be worth around $18 million dollars and includes the rest of this season and the next five. The deal has not yet been made official, but it is expected to be announced Saturday. Brian ...
Canucks Quarter Season Report Card
Nov27With the 2008-2009 NHL Season a quarter of the way through, so far the Canucks season has been a great success. With a record of 14-6-2, Vancouver is 1st place in the Northwest Division. They have not lost a regulation game in their last 10, and have been playing elite hockey.Their last win was against the defending Stanley Cup Champion the Detroit Redwings on Monday. Backup goaltender Curtis S...
The Top 5 Things To Do This Week
Nov26We're starting to see a lot more Christmas activities starting up in the city this week. You may have heard rumours we'll soon see snow, though our forecast predicts a mix of cloudiness, sunshine and - of course - rain for the next seven days. As we enter the last month of 2008, here are some things to do in and around Vancouver: 1- Thursday, November 27, 2008 – Disney's High School Musi...
Buono’s Boys Clean Out Lockers
Nov21This Sunday, November 23, 2008, the Calgary Stampeders will be playing the Montreal Allouettes for the Grey Cup. The Stampeders made it to the big game by ousting the BC Lions last week in the Western Final 22-18. While the Lions dominated the first half, the Stampeders endured and will, therefore, get to represent the Western Conference this weekend in Montreal.What I find baffling however, i...
The Top 5 Things To Do This Week
Nov19With the sunny weather we've had recently, it's difficult to tell we're well into the holiday season. Some tip-offs include the loop of Christmas carols being played in every retail store, gingerbread and peppermint flavoured drinks at coffee shops and the Xmas decorations starting to pop up around the city. Here are some things to do in Vancouver this week: 1- Thursday, November 20, 2008 &n...
Canucks Visit Broadway & Face Former Captain Naslund
Nov19I was on my way to an appointment yesterday and was tuned into the Team 1040 on the radio, where I heard a poll being conducted on whether or not the Canucks did the right thing in not re-signing their former captain Markus Naslund. Tonight, the Canucks enter Madison Square Garden and will face off against the New York Rangers and their former Captain. Naslund, the all time franchise leader ...
Calgary Stamps BC’s Grey Cup Hopes
Nov17The Calgary Stampeders advanced to the Grey Cup for the first time since 2001 with a 22-18 home win over the B.C. Lions in the Western Final played on Saturday.Calgary will play the host to the Montreal Alouettes on November 23. Montreal made it to the final by beating the Eskimos 36-26 in the East Semi.The Stampeder defense was able to hold the Lions to 6 field goals and no touchdowns. They he...
Lions invade McMahon Stadium in Western Final
Nov14On Saturday the BC Lions take their show from Saskatchewan, where they defeated the Roughriders handily 33-12 last week in the Semi-Final of the CFL’s Western Division, to Calgary, where they will face off against the Stampeders.The Stamps finished the regular season with the best record in the CFL, and beat the Lions in the last game of the regular season pretty convincingly. The one ...
Luongo breaks his own shutout record...
Nov14On Wednesday evening, in front a national audience on TSN (a network that loves to show off the former Hockey Night in Canada theme song that they acquired in the offseason), the Vancouver Canucks took on the Colorado Avalanche at home. Roberto Luongo entered the game with a very impressive three consecutive shutouts. In Wednesdays contest, he eclipsed his own franchise-record scoreless streak ...
Main Street's Cascade Room Serves Up European Comforts
Nov13By Leslie HorneLocated at 2616 Main Street, The Cascade Room is the latest addition to the growing Main Street restaurant scene. Situated next door to its sister restaurant, Habit, this gastropub-style eatery is quickly becoming a popular hangout among local and destination diners alike.The restaurant features a diverse selection of European food styles prepared classically alongside West C...
Things To Do In Vancouver, Nov 13-19, 2008
Nov13The Manvils play the Nearly Famous Music Fest The 11th marked Remembrance Day, and there were a number of ceremonies taking place in the Lower Mainland. Hopefully we all took the time to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. We're just about at mid-November, which means it's getting dark in the afternoon, and it looks like we've seen the beginnings of some winter weather. Here ...
Canucks Back To Their Old Tricks Again
Nov07The Vancouver Canucks have reverted back to what has made them successful in the post-lockout era, and that has been winning games by holding the opposition to minimal opportunities.Last night, they beat the Phoenix Coyotes 1-0. They limited the chances but Roberto Luongo had to be sharp early when he stopped Garth Murray on a shorthanded breakaway. He was also called upon late, and he didn&rsq...
Things To Do In Vancouver This Week: Nov 6.-12, 2008
Nov07Many of us are still finishing off leftover Halloween candy, and hoping to get back on track with a healthier lifestyle (just in time for those diet-busting holiday parties). Here are some things to do in and around Vancouver this week, including a list of Remembrance Day ceremonies in and around Vancouver. Thursday, November 6 Rock Band: Battle Of The Bands See seven teams compete in an a...
Lions will travel to Regina to face Riders in the West Semifinal
Nov06BC Lions The playoff picture in the CFL was settled over the weekend. While the BC Lions playoff opponent was already determined prior to the final week of the regular season, a loss to the Calgary Stampeders in week 18 determined that the Lions would be on the road for their playoff matchup.The Leos are going to be facing the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Western Semifinal on Saturday after...
Sedin Twins and Bernier still feeling each other out...
Nov05The two most notable forwards to join the Vancouver Canucks in the off-season were Pavol Demitra, from division rivals Minnesota Wild and Steve Bernier from the Buffalo Sabres. The task of the newcomers was not a simple one. They were expected to fill the shoes of Brendan Morrison (off to Anaheim) and Markus Naslund (starring on Broadway), who had been the 2 offensive mainstays with the Canuc...
Vancouver Giants Week in Review
Nov04To say it’s been a great week for the Vancouver Giants franchise is a massive understatement. The Giants wrapped up two wins, the head coach reached a major milestone, the franchise player earned some revenge and the captain took home some league honors. All this while a former Giant stormed into town and grabbed headlines. Vancouver Giants The Milan Lucic ShowThe Boston Bruins arrived ...
