May 11th, 2012 @ 2:42pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
The Vancouver forecast is glowing with sunshine expected to last well through the weekend. Around town, markets will open for the season, patios will fill up with friends getting together, and the smell of barbecue will certainly waft through the air. © Tim Hortons Canada Another staple of warm, bright days is a tasty frozen [...]
April 8th, 2012 @ 11:07am by Rebecca Bollwitt
The Vancouver Canucks are President’s Trophy winners for the second year in a row, finishing at the top of the entire league thanks to the shutout victory last night. Roberto Luongo had his 5th shutout this season, his 60th of his career. Shortly after our game against Edmonton ended last night, the LA Kings lost [...]
March 27th, 2012 @ 1:40pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
The City of Vancouver has launched their plan for maintaining order during the Canucks’ Stanley Cup Playoff run this year. Last year we made headlines around the globe after a riot broke out downtown following a public viewing of the Stanley Cup final. To avoid getting remotely close to the same situation this year, the [...]
February 9th, 2012 @ 11:36am by Rebecca Bollwitt
The BCAA Booster Challenge is back for 2012 as they look for the most energetic, positive, and crowd-rallying individuals to lead a whole cheering section at Rogers Arena. From changing flat tires to giving jump-starts, BCAA is known for doing nice things for people who need help. So it’s in that spirit that we introduce [...]
December 20th, 2011 @ 11:15am by Rebecca Bollwitt
SunLife Financial is providing the opportunity for fans young and old to skate with Vancouver Canucks (current and alumni) at Rogers Arena on January 14, 2012 — but you have to win your way in. I’ve had the chance to skate at Rogers Arena, and even walk around a bit on the ice to film [...]
October 17th, 2011 @ 11:21am by Rebecca Bollwitt
PepsiCo Canada and Canucks Sports & Entertainment have teamed up this year with Pepsi having the official beverage and food agreement with Rogers Arena. Image courtesy of PepsiCo Canada The Canucks For Kids Fund benefited immediately from this contract as PepsiCo Canada donated $10,000 to the cause along with a pair of Canucks home game [...]
October 9th, 2011 @ 11:00am by Rebecca Bollwitt
I first met Joey Kenward at the Pacific Coliseum four years ago when he was the voice of the Vancouver Giants. John set up the radio broadcast and Joey did production, the play-by-play, ran down to the locker rooms to do interviews between periods, then ran back up to the press box to call the [...]
October 6th, 2011 @ 1:42pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
The Vancouver Canucks hit the ice at Rogers Arena tonight to officially begin their 2011-2012 season as they take on the Pittsburgh Penguins. With the events of June behind us, members of the Canucks Nation are looking straight ahead, and moving on. If you’re preparing yourself for another season of hockey with heart, here’s a [...]