CrashingTheGoalie

by Ron Spence
I had mentioned in a previous post that Kyle Wellwood tops the NHL in shooting percentage (The record is 32.75 – set by Charlie Simmer during the 1980-81 season.).
Since Vancouver joined the Big Tent – nearly four decades ago – they have had one player – in each decade – who has led [...]

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by desertdawg
At the beginning of the year, when all things were possible, we wondered how far we could go in the playoffs. Then Armageddon arrived and knocked us all for a loop. And if it wasn’t the end of the world…well, you could sure see the end of the world from where we sat.
So then [...]

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by Ron Spence
Is anyone surprised by Shane O’Brien’s recent comments?
I mean, the kid is totally undisciplined.
There’s a fight at the end of Vancouver’s last game against San Jose and Shane is right in the middle of it.
“When they do that to our skilled guys [the Sedins], a little switch goes off and I have [...]

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by Ron Spence
“All roads [led] to the Victoria arena….,”  wrote the Daily Colonist.
It was the place to be. Derby-hatted and spats-strutting spectators arrived by the tramload. Victoria’s finest orchestra set the ambiance and the Lieutenant Governor dropped the first puck.
It was January 3, 1912 and there was finally a top-notch hockey league west of the [...]

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by desertdawg
Well, I’m starting this blog before the game, so the title is going to look a little ridiculous if someone pours pig grease on the ice and the boys start tripping over the blueline again. There’s a ton of theories floating around about the losing streak. The boys are fractious at practice. [...]

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by Ron Spence
For decades I’ve heard the Canucks and their fans complaining about the team’s schedules.
I’ve complained about it this season – they’ve had too many home games when they’ve been playing terribly. 
After the loss to the Devils, I was wishing that they would be starting on a road trip.
If you’re going to stop a [...]

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by Ron Spence
Wendel Clarke played for six different NHL teams from 1985 until 2000 (He also played for Toronto on three occasions.).
A few of his trades were blockbusters and involved three 1st round draft picks – who are now with the Canucks’ organization.
Drafted by the Maple Leafs in 1985 – first overall – Wendel was [...]

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by Ron Spence
When the Hockey News compiled their Top 100 NHL Players of All Time – Doug Gilmour didn’t made the cut.
If they were doing a Top 10 Two Way Players of All Time, however, Number 93 would top the list.
“Gilmour is the best player in the league at both ends,” Bob Berry said.
“Doug plays [...]

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