Disappointed, dejected and downright depressed. Fans react to the Vancouver Canucks' ejection from the playoffs, after a 2-1 overtime loss to the L.A. Kings. Some were downhearted... "Not enough offence. Not enough offence. I mean, you could say we didn't see enough jump. We saw Lapierre a little bit, saw a little bit of Higgins, saw … [Read more...]
Canucks lose in Game 5, drop out of the playoffs
April 22, 2012 by
The season is over for the Vancouver Canucks. The President's Trophy-winning team has gone down at the hands of the Los Angeles Kings – losing in overtime 2-1 – in Game Five of their first-round series. Jarret Stoll playing hero for the Kings. CKNW's Dave Pratt blames a lack of offense. "When you go take look at the fact that this team … [Read more...]
Canucks game day
April 22, 2012 by
"I think we are ready." The words of coach Alain Vigneault as the Vancouver Canucks gear up for the biggest game of their season so far. A loss tonight would knock the Canucks out of the playoff race. Starting goalie Cory Schneider on how he's handling the pressure, "Pressure is a little bit self manifest, it's what you make of it. If you let … [Read more...]
Frank talk from Canucks owner
April 19, 2012 by
Frank talk by Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini - not about his hockey team as it struggles to stay alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs, but about his personal life. "I think the toughest lesson I mean for me is the balance between family life and my career. You know I'm going through a divorce and you know I look back and I look at … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Schneider to start in goal for Vancouver Canucks
April 18, 2012 by
Cory Schneider will start in goal tonight for the Vancouver Canucks in game four against the L-A Kings. The Canucks face a long journey back. They are down three games to none. If they lose tonight, the season is over. Daniel Sedin is expected to play tonight. He's been sidelined for a dozen games, including all these playoff losses, after … [Read more...]
Canucks defeated by Kings in LA
April 15, 2012 by
The Vancouver Canucks have been defeated by the Los Angeles Kings 1-0 in Game 3 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Kings lead the series 3-0. Game 4 goes Wednesday in LA at 7pm. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Schneider to start in net for Canucks’ Game 3 vs. Kings
April 15, 2012 by
Roberto Luongo is out, and Cory Schneider is in. That's the goaltending switch from the Vancouver Canucks ahead of Game 2 in their series against the L.A. Kings Sunday night. Dave Sheldon, host of CKNW’s Sportstalk Weekend, likes the move. “Luongo hasn't played that bad, but this team needs something. Why not bring in a guy who … [Read more...]
Sedin won’t join Canucks on Saturday flight to L.A. for next playoff battles
April 14, 2012 by
Good news for L.A. Kings fans, but not so much for Canuck Nation. It appears injured Canucks winger Daniel Sedin won't be flying to L.A. today with the rest of the team for Games 3 and 4. CKNW sports reporter Stu Walters says it's a big blow. "I still think that there's a chance to win without Daniel. He is arguably their best player, but all told, … [Read more...]
Canucks tix prices are better than expected
April 10, 2012 by
With the schedule for round one of the Stanley Cup playoffs now known, one ticket re-seller has been busy, "Well, we definitely saw an influx as soon as it was decided what days the games were going to fall on, so people can plan ahead." And Mario Livich with showtime tickets-dot-com says upper and lower bowl seats have been available for lower … [Read more...]
Canucks round 1 playoff schedule
April 8, 2012 by
The Vancouver Canucks released their 2012 Western Conference Quarter-Final broadcast schedule versus the Los Angeles Kings today: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Vancouver … [Read more...]
