NHL announcer takes hilarious jab at U.S. tariffs on Canada during game
Vancouver Canucks announcer John Shorthouse dropped a great quip about the new U.S. tariffs being imposed on Canada.
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Utah Hockey Club alternate broadcast reverse-jinxed a goal
"Oh, the Canucks have a shutout right now? Oh, they haven't allowed any goals right now?"
30 for 30 ‘I’m Just Here For The Riot’ illustrates multiple dimensions of post-2011 Stanley Cup vandalism, backlash
Remote NHL broadcast misses crucial goalie switch
The perils of remote broadcasting.
Paul Bissonnette and Anson Carter on covering former NHL on TNT colleague Rick Tocchet: ‘It’s been easy to pump his tires.’
Carter talked how ex-colleague Tocchet understands the media business, while Bissonnette noted how good his team's been.
John Garrett announces exit from the Canucks’ color analyst role he’s held since 2002
"But most of all, I'd like to thank the fans, whose unwavering support has lasted for these 20 years and beyond."
Vancouver 2011 Stanley Cup 30 for 30 ‘I’m Just Here For The Riot’ announced
“Taking a subject like Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals and the ensuing riot–and using that event to tell an even bigger story about society–is what makes 30 for 30 so special.”
Paul Bissonnette and Henrik Lundqvist covered Green Day for ex-NHL on TNT colleague Rick Tocchet
"This one goes out to my steam room buddy Rick Tocchet. I’m gonna miss that sweaty, disgusting body, my friend."
Fox 5 DC news anchor discusses ‘Can-nukes,’ ‘Bow-dreau,’ and ‘Tew-ket’ in two updates
"Former Washington Capitals coach Bruce Bow-dreau has been fired by the Vancouver Can, Can-nukes?"
Canucks hire NHL on TNT’s Rick Tocchet, who deactivates Twitter after criticisms of his likes
Tocchet's hire is controversial for the way predecessor Bruce Boudreau was treated and for his own past. He also drew some fire for his Twitter likes, and deactivated his account there.
Canucks and Lightning broadcasts all aired an apparent fart, leading to #FartGate trending
"Was that you?" "No, no, it wasn't."
Sportsnet’s Canucks post-game panel photobombed by ‘Sell the team’ phone message
A fan standing behind the panel showed "Sell the team!" on their phone.
There’s an ESPN project coming on the 2011 Vancouver Stanley Cup riots, but it’s not yet clear what it is
"I think everyone in Vancouver can remember exactly where they were when the riots happened. It’s always just such an interesting conversation that comes up."
PHWA’s Vancouver chapter says Canucks violating NHL’s media regulations with closed practices during COVID outbreak
"Simply put, when the team practices, media are to be allowed to view the practices."
The Canucks won’t play Friday, and won’t play Saturday on Hockey Night in Canada, but there are still questions ahead
The Canucks had been set to host the Toronto Maple Leafs in the early Hockey Night In Canada game Saturday, but it now looks like that's not happening either.
The Vancouver Canucks’ COVID-19 outbreak now affects 17 players and three coaches, and has led to more rescheduled games
This outbreak has been one of the most notable in professional sports.
Flames-Canucks was postponed 90 minutes before puck drop after another Vancouver player was added to COVID-19 protocol list
A second Vancouver player was added to the league's COVID-19 protocol list after its 5 p.m. Eastern release, which led to the postponement of Wednesday's game.