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Some Canucks History Lessons
by Alanah McGinley on 01/16/08 at 02:21 PM ET
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Canucks GM Dave Nonis talks to John Shorthouse about his personal history with hockey, remembering the WHL Canucks and through the years since. A feature from Canucks TV’s latest episode.
Interesting interview, though a bit dry. So on a less serious note—and using the theme of Vancouver history—here is some commentary found around SAS, remembering a few Canucks of yesteryear:
- Unrestricted Free Agent
- Has scored a total of 8 goals in his NHL career
- Retired two years before the Canucks stopped putting him on their waiver protected list
Part of the Soviet Union’s legendary KLM line with Igor Larionov and Sergei Makarov. Remembered mainly in North American hockey circles for showing up overweight after being drafted by the Vancouver Canucks and eating Stan Smyl.
- The 1990’s version of Wade Belak.
- His name is Dana.
- His nickname is “Hank” because Dana is a girl’s name.
- His uncanny ability to stand motionless in front of his own net was second to none.
- Once lost a footrace to a glacier and a jar of molasses.
Jyrki Lumme
After siring several fine strong grandchildren, Jyrki Lumme was inexplicably acquired in a trade for straight-armin’ Dave Manson by the Toronto Maple Leafs at the age of 57. Frequently paired with fellow Finn Aki Berg, Lumme was the inspirational leader of the famous Maple Leafs blue line corps of the early 2000’s.
Jyrki’s most notable moment came in a game against the New York Rangers on Oct. 26, 2002. Despite having already been out for a full shift, Jyrki decided his incredible defensive presence was needed alongside rookie Carlo Colaiacovo, then appearing in his first-ever NHL game. After passing the puck to Colaiacovo, Lumme decided he was required on the bench, which he got to just in time to see Pavel Bure streaking down the ice in the spot Lumme had vacated to score the winning goal on Ed Belfour. Pavel Bure, a much better Canucks player, went on to score 14 more goals before his knees exploded and killed several busloads of German tourists.
Mark Messier Career Highlights:
- Prevented the Canucks from winning the Stanley Cup in 1994
- Prevented the Canucks from winning the Stanley Cup from 1997-2000
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That last entry is funny because it implies that the Canucks may have at some time won the Stanley Cup.
However, when I Google “Vancouver Canucks hoist Stanley Cup” it comes back PICTURE NOT AVAILABLE.
Sorry, couldn’t resist.
Posted by R. U. Reddy from Victoria, BC on 01/16/08 at 04:29 PM ET