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Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver Canucks is an NHLNHLThe National Hockey League (NHL) is a men’s professional ice hockey league with clubs in the United States and Canada. Founded in Montreal in 1917, it comprises 32 teams and awards the Stanley Cup to its playoff champion.Open the full entry ice hockey team in Vancouver, British Columbia, playing at Rogers Arena.

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Key facts

October 9, 1970First NHL game

Vancouver lost its NHL debut 3–1 to Los Angeles and earned its first win two days later, beating Toronto 5–3.⁠[1]

1975First playoff appearance

The Canucks finished first in the Smythe Division with 86 points, then lost their first playoff series 4–1 to Montreal.⁠[1][2]

1982First Stanley Cup Final

Vancouver lost the Final 4–0 to the New York IslandersNew York IslandersThe New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team representing Long Island, New York. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) and play at UBS Arena in Elmont.Open the full entry.⁠[2]

1994Return to the Final

Vancouver lost Game 7 of the Final to the New York RangersNew York RangersThe New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) and play at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.Open the full entry.⁠[2]

1999Sedin twins drafted

General manager Brian Burke secured the second and third picks to select Daniel and Henrik Sedin. Both began playing for Vancouver in 2000–01.⁠[3]

2011–2012Consecutive Presidents’ Trophies

Vancouver led the regular-season standings in consecutive seasons. In 2011 it reached the Final and lost to Boston in seven games; Daniel Sedin’s 104 points earned the Art Ross Trophy, and he also won the Ted Lindsay Award.⁠[3]

2018–2020Sedin retirement and jersey honours

The twins ended their playing careers in 2018, and the club retired their jersey numbers in February 2020.⁠[3]

2024Second-round playoff run

Vancouver recorded 50 regular-season wins and 109 points, then lost the second round 4–3 to Edmonton.⁠[1][2]

May 14, 2026Sedins lead hockey operations

The Sedin twins became co-presidents of hockey operations.⁠[4]

June 1, 2026Manny Malhotra becomes coach

Manny Malhotra became the Canucks’ head coach.⁠[5]

Ownership and home arena

The Canucks and Rogers Arena belong to the Aquilini group.⁠[6]

Arena location

Rogers Arena, the team’s home, stands at 800 Griffiths Way in Vancouver.⁠[7]

Related Organizations, Websites, and Public Accounts

Vancouver Canucks: Official website: https://www.nhl.com/canucks (opens in a new window)⁠[8]

Vancouver Canucks: X: https://twitter.com/Canucks (opens in a new window)⁠[8]

Vancouver Canucks: YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is Google’s video-sharing and creator platform, founded in 2005 by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim and acquired by Google in 2006. Built around video uploading, viewing, and creator earnings, the platform has developed Shorts, YouTube Music, Premium, YouTube TV, and products for children, and is headquartered in San Bruno, California, United States.Open the full entry: https://www.youtube.com/canucks (opens in a new window)⁠[8]

Sources

  1. Vancouver Canucks Media Guide — Season Records (opens in a new window)
  2. Vancouver Canucks Media Guide — All-time Playoff Series (opens in a new window)
  3. Daniel Sedin — 2022 Induction (opens in a new window)
  4. Daniel and Henrik Sedin Promoted to Co-Presidents and Ryan Johnson Named General Manager (opens in a new window)
  5. Malhotra hired as Canucks coach, replaces Foote (opens in a new window)
  6. Aquilini Sports (opens in a new window)
  7. Rogers Arena Tours (opens in a new window)
  8. Vancouver Canucks — official website (opens in a new window)