Many were shocked and saddened yesterday after learning that former Canuck Pavol Demitra was among 43 people killed in a plane crash in Russia. Demitra, 36, died when a plane carrying Lokomotiv Yaroslavl — a team in the Kontinental Hockey League — crashed into the Volga River shortly after takeoff near the city of Yaroslavl, 240 kilometres … [Read more...]
Canucks face another tragedy
September 7, 2011 by
The Vancouver Canucks are mourning the loss of another former teammate today.Pavol Demitra was one of 43 people killed, when a plane carrying his hockey team crashed in Russia this morning. The Canucks have released a statement expressing "great sadness," calling Demitra dedicated and passionate about his young family and the game of … [Read more...]
Canucks Nation mourns Rypien
August 17, 2011 by
George Bonofas, 18, writes a message at a makeshift memorial outside Rogers Arena yesterday following news that former Vancouver Canucks player Rick Rypien died ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Canucks sign veterans Nolan, Fedoruk to professional tryout contracts
August 4, 2011 by
Nolan, 39, has played 1,200 career NHL games, recording 885 points from 422 goals and 463 assists, plus 1,793 penalty minutes. The six-foot-one, 205-pound right-winger has played for seven teams and ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
