112 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 4 minutes ago, -dlc- said: OK, I'm so nervous. Anxious. Restless. I write to pass the time away and I'm reflecting on it all so here's my two hundred cents. I love this team. I love the playoffs. I love y'all. I remember ‘94 like it was yesterday We were in the cup final and “you know he will play” Province posters arrived each game at the door We collected them all and each game there were more The living room was plastered, everywhere they hung And out on the streets we hugged and we sung This was our team and, to us, this was new How far would they go, how would they do? Along for the ride, we took it all in And game after game, by gosh! they would win! As our team inched closer to the ultimate prize It wasn’t expected, was such a surprise And with window markers the team logo I drew On the front bay window, so everyone knew As they’d drive by our house, they’d honk as they passed For four great series this excitement would last But to our disappointment our team fell just short Just how it is in this cruel world of sport Then in 2011, it would all start again That year I was lucky, many games I’d attend Burr, Juice and Kes were our favourites (though pests) With Luongo in net we had goaltending’s best And again, the buzz grew as the team gathered steam Entered as top dogs, stage was set so it seemed And who could forget when the dragon was slayed? In one of the best games Burr'd ever played Knocked out the champions in a dogpile of glory The team was writing a magnificent story It wouldn’t be easy and again they’d be tested By mean predators and waters shark infested But again they prevailed and pushed through like winners Until they met a team full of dirty f’n sinners Broke every single rule but Daddy was a member Of the NHL brass who were cold as December Cute little punches and goalie stick whacks What a bunch of unruly obnoxious bloody hacks (pause, breathe….it still hurts to this day) But they beat us in a game that left us in shock As we counted the seconds tick down on the clock Our fine city fell apart as we watched on TV Seemed so surreal….how on earth could this be? In a few short hours the atmosphere would turn From jubilance and joy to a city that would burn Like a bad nightmare where we couldn’t awaken It felt devastating, like we’d been forsaken That painful memory hurt, stuck with us awhile For a long time it was hard to muster up a smile But looking back that team was worth celebrating And once again, we find ourselves waiting What will our boys do? How will they fare? It’s a nervous time but damn, WE’LL BE THERE! And as diehard fans, for us nothing better Than sunshine and wearing our favourite team’s sweater So enjoy the game folks, please just drink it all in Even if we should lose (screw that sh, we’re gonna win) One day we’ll look back on our team and this year As a great ride together and to that I say….cheers! Woah there, Shakespeare; you'll have a hard time with publishing if you put all your work on the internet. I'm also nervous--chills and butterflies already. Let's crush 'em. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post -dlc- Posted April 21 Popular Post Share Posted April 21 1 minute ago, Rocket-68 said: Thanks for writing and posting this @-dlc-, I remember the Canucks form way back in the very early days, lived through 1982, 1994, 2011 and the stanzas above resonate - a bit painfully, even to this day. Let's say the last chapter to glory is still being written ... this year! GO CANUCKS GO!!! I only remember '82 because I was chasing a boy around and he invited me to watch the playoffs at a friend's. So I watched HIM watching the playoffs. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 This right here ... Skytrain Intro 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-dlc- Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 1 minute ago, 112 said: Woah there, Shakespeare; you'll have a hard time with publishing if you put all your work on the internet. I'm also nervous--chills and butterflies already. Let's crush 'em. It's what I do to get it all out. Some people run. Box. Eat. Drink. I write. Since I was 10. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmaster Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 9 minutes ago, Captain Hughes said: The 2024 cup run song should be "Back in Black"-ACDC, as the boys come out in the beautiful black skate jersey! Agreed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 6 minutes ago, -dlc- said: It's what I do to get it all out. Some people run. Box. Eat. Drink. I write. Since I was 10. It's a great outlet for one's creativity and can be very therapeutic. I've recently started writing again myself after not putting anything to paper for over a year. I've always hoped to publish a novel, but as I get older it seems less and less likely that I'll ever do it. Still--it's good for the mind and spirit. Keep writing! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Canucks Haiku: Canucks can win! Sixteen victories yes! One with immortals. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grandmaster Posted April 21 Popular Post Share Posted April 21 My choice and favourite song of all time is ACDC Thunderstruck. We need a powerful, electrifying song to pump our guys onto the ice: 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmaster Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Read that Petey and Miller were tied with the team lead; 18 points in 17 games last time we played in the playoffs 4 years ago. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 A previous outing; 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hughes Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Just now, Grandmaster said: Read that Petey and Miller were tied with the team lead; 18 points in 17 games last time we played in the playoffs 4 years ago. God I hope we get normal petey and not this shell of him. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Why has Silovs been recalled?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 The 1982 run and Stanley Cup was a special time. So long ago but in many ways seems like yesterday. I was still a young boy. I remember watching several games during that playoff run at my grandmother's house in Nova Scotia. I can look back warmly at those days with a smile from time with family despite the fact that the Islanders were so dominant and destined to win that year. Still, I always clung to some small glimmer of hope early in that series despite the fact that the Canucks had no chance. The 1994 run was everything to me. It was magical. I had just moved here downtown and saw so many players out around town. Plus the games were at Pacific Coliseum. No one gave us any shot of making it past the first round. We did the unthinkable and got so, so close of winning it all. 2011 pisses me off just thinking about it. But ... We did beat Nashville! So, let's do this! Beat them again! Time is now!!! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbean30 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 3 minutes ago, Enigma said: Why has Silovs been recalled?? They said they would likely carry 3 goalies for the playoffs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbean30 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 22 minutes ago, Captain Hughes said: The 2024 cup run song should be "Back in Black"-ACDC, as the boys come out in the beautiful black skate jersey! I would absolutely love this, but have a feeling we will be wearing the home Blues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jaimito Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 6 minutes ago, Enigma said: Why has Silovs been recalled?? In case of a major Luongo playoff situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWMc1 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Go Canucks Go !!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuckfanforlife82 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 23 minutes ago, Captain Hughes said: The 2024 cup run song should be "Back in Black"-ACDC, as the boys come out in the beautiful black skate jersey! Can they just announce the back to black skate jersey permanently? The players want it, fans want it, and around the league it gets high recognition. The only thing I could see stopping them from doing it is the cost of rebranding. Bite the bullet and do it already. You will make it back in sales eventually. It will go well with the new black seats so might was well change them while you change the seats. Bring the black skate jersey back! Free the skate as so many know it’s way better than the orca! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 thanks to the staff that needs to place them on every seat. Not a job I would want to do. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hughes Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 3 minutes ago, greenbean30 said: I would absolutely love this, but have a feeling we will be wearing the home Blues Yeah unfortunately u are right. I don't ever wear the blue jersey all I wear is the skate jersey till the day I die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hughes Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 1 minute ago, Canuckfanforlife82 said: Can they just announce the back to black skate jersey permanently? The players want it, fans want it, and around the league it gets high recognition. The only thing I could see stopping them from doing it is the cost of rebranding. Bite the bullet and do it already. You will make it back in sales eventually. It will go well with the new black seats so might was well change them while you change the seats. Bring the black skate jersey back! Free the skate as so many know it’s way better than the orca! Owner wants the blue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Going to the game tonight. SO pumped. Playoffs are back in Van LFG 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Oldie but a goodie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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