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October 31, Vancouver, B.C. - Canucks Sports &amp; Entertainment (CSE), Rogers Communications and Sportsnet today announced a new agreement that will see the long-time partners continue to collaborate across media and sponsorship to serve the Vancouver community through the 2032-33 season.&nbsp;October 31, Vancouver, B.C. - Canucks Sports &amp; Entertainment (CSE), Rogers Communications and Sportsnet today announced a new agreement that will see the long-time partners continue to collaborate across media and sponsorship to serve the Vancouver community through the 2032-33 season. With this renewed partnership, Rogers Communications will maintain the naming rights of Rogers Arena, the home of the Vancouver Canucks. The landmark deal also extends the 24-year broadcast partnership agreement between the Canucks and Sportsnet, a division of Rogers Sports &amp; Media. Canada's #1 sports media brand remains the exclusive regional TV and radio partner of the Canucks through to 2033.In addition to the arena naming rights, Rogers will work with Canucks Sports &amp; Entertainment to support youth hockey in the community through various initiatives with Canucks for Kids Fund, as well as provide more experiences for Rogers customers to connect with the team they love."We are pleased to extend our partnership with Canucks Sports &amp; Entertainment for another decade to bring hockey fans all the on-ice action, and to support the Canucks' incredible work in the community," said Tony Staffieri, CEO, Rogers Communications. "We share the Canucks' commitment to help youth in sports, and we're honoured to invest in and work alongside this storied franchise.""We are extremely proud and excited that Rogers Arena will remain the home of the Vancouver Canucks and that Sportsnet will continue to be the broadcast home of the Canucks," said Francesco Aquilini, Chairman &amp; Governor. "We are committed to keeping our fans connected to the team with quality content and in-depth coverage. Sharing our story both within the province and on the national stage is extremely important to the organization. This new deal is a foundational piece in our quest to continue to be the number one sports brand in British Columbia.""This is a significant milestone in the longstanding partnership between the Canucks and Rogers," said Michael Doyle, President, Canucks Sports &amp; Entertainment, Business Operations. "Canucks Sports &amp; Entertainment is proud to operate one of the top venues in North America in a world class city with some of the most passionate fans in the industry. This extension will support our pursuit of a winning culture and delivering a world Class experience for our fans and giving back to our community in so many meaningful ways. Community is a fundamental pillar of CSE, and it is important for us to align with companies that share these core values. Rogers has deep community ties and has been a great supporter of the Canucks for Kids Fund over the years. This partnership allows us to expand our outreach and continue to build strong community ties together." In addition to the renewed regional broadcast rights deal with the Vancouver Canucks, Sportsnet is the exclusive national broadcast rights partner of the NHL and home to all 82 Canucks games across TV, Sportsnet 650 and via live stream on SN NOW. "Since the launch of our network in 1998, Sportsnet has been a proud broadcast partner of the Vancouver Canucks," said Bart Yabsley, President of Sportsnet. "For more than 24 years, Sportsnet has had the privilege of bringing Canucks fans across British Columbia and beyond closer to their team by producing the best and most in-depth game broadcasts and team content across all our platforms. We look forward to continuing this legacy with our partners at Canucks Sports &amp; Entertainment for the next decade."About Canucks Sports &amp; EntertainmentCanucks Sports &amp; Entertainment is Western Canada's sports &amp; entertainment leader providing world class entertainment in multiple venues in British Columbia. From watching one's first NHL game to singing along with a favourite artist, Canucks Sports &amp; Entertainment strives to create unforgettable moments that inspire, excite and unite us all. Regardless of the score, the event or the night, our goal is to provide a world class experience for you and your guests from the moment you arrive, to the end of the event.About Rogers Communications Inc.Rogers is a leading Canadian technology and media company that provides communications services and entertainment to consumers and businesses. Rogers shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI). 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Sportsnet's multimedia offerings include Sportsnet (consisting of four regional channels: East, Ontario, West, and Pacific), Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360, Sportsnet World, SN NOW, the Sportsnet Radio Network, Sportsnet.ca, the Sportsnet app, and podcasts. Sportsnet is the official Canadian NHL national multiplatform rights holder, and is the regional broadcaster for the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Sportsnet also has extensive coverage of the Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Raptors, as well as NBA, MLB, Grand Slam of Curling, National Bank Open presented by Rogers, FIBA, WWE, IndyCar, Super League Rugby, Premiership Rugby, Bundesliga, FA Women's Super League, and FA Cup. Sportsnet is part of Rogers Sports &amp; Media, which is a subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX, NYSE: RCI). Visit Sportsnet.ca.<script id="twitter-wjs" type="text/javascript" async defer src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>

CSE, Rogers Communications & Sportsnet Announce Partnership Extension

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Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has acquired defenceman Ethan Bear and forward Lane Pederson from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Carolina has retained $400,000 of Ethan Bear's salary as part of the transaction."We're pleased to have added an established defenceman to our blueline," said Allvin. "It gives the coaching staff another option with his right shot, his ability to move pucks, and his ability to get the puck out of our own end quick. His transition game has been something that I've watched over the years that I like."Bear, 25, appeared in 58 games with Carolina last season, recording 14 points (5-9-14), 20 penalty minutes, and a +1 rating. The 5'11", 197-pound right-shot defenceman also totaled 55 hits and 41 blocked shots, ranking sixth on Carolina in blocks per 60 minutes (2.63) among skaters with more than five games played.In 190 career regular season games played split between the Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers, Bear has accumulated 47 points (13-34-47) and 77 penalty minutes, including career-highs across the board with Edmonton in 2019.20 (5-16-21 in 71 GP). He also played in 8 career NHL playoff games across the 2020 and 2021 postseasons.A product of Regina, Saskatchewan, Bear has represented Canada multiple times internationally, earning Bronze at the 2015 IIHF U18 World Championship and Gold at the 2014 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. He was originally selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the third round, 124th overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.Pederson, 25, has appeared in four games for the Chicago Wolves (AHL) so far this season, and spent the 2021.22 season split between the San Jose Sharks (0-2-2 in 29 GP) and their AHL affiliate San Jose Barracuda (9-9-18 in 22 GP). Prior to being acquired via trade by Carolina this offseason, the 6'0", 192-pound forward had registered five points (1-4-5) in 44 career NHL games for San Jose and the Arizona Coyotes.The Saskatoon, Saskatchewan native has also played 209 games at the AHL level with Chicago, San Jose, and Tucson, posting 142 points (67-75-142) and 112 penalty minutes. He was originally signed by Arizona as an unrestricted free agent on October 13, 2016.

Canucks Acquire Ethan Bear and Lane Pederson from Carolina

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Vancouver, B.C.&nbsp;- Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has acquired forward Jack Studnicka from the Boston Bruins in exchange for goaltender Michael DiPietro and defenceman Jonathan Myrenberg.Studnicka, 23, has appeared in one game with Boston so far this season, registering four penalty minutes. Last season, the 6'1", 187-pound forward split time between Boston (0-3-3 in 15 GP) and the AHL's Providence Bruins, ranking tied for third on Providence in scoring with 35 points (10-25-35) in 41 games. He also ranked third on the team in power play points, tallying two goals and 12 assists on the man-advantageOver the course of four seasons with the Bruins organization, Studnicka has accumulated seven points (1-6-7) and 10 penalty minutes in 38 games played at the NHL level and 96 points (34-62-96) in 117 AHL contests. In his rookie season (2019.20), he led Providence in scoring, setting team-highs in goals (23), assists (26), and points (49). That same year, Studnicka appeared in five playoff games with Boston during the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs.A native of Windsor, Ontario, Studnicka has represented Canada multiple times on the international stage, including at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championships in Vancouver (1-3-4 in 5 GP).Studnicka was originally selected by the Boston Bruins in the second round, 53rd overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

Canucks Acquire Forward Jack Studnicka from Boston

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Vancouver, B.C. - Canucks Sports &amp; Entertainment (CSE) announced today that TD Bank Group is the new official home jersey partner for the Vancouver Canucks. The TD logo will be featured on Canucks home jerseys worn at Rogers Arena this season, beginning with this Saturday's Opening Night, presented by TD.&nbsp;We are extremely proud to have TD as our new home jersey partner this season," said Michael Doyle, President, Canucks Sports &amp; Entertainment, Business Operations. "This new chapter in our sponsorship further solidifies the significant relationship between our two great brands. When considering our jersey partner, it was important to us that we team up with an organization that shares our values and is invested in the community. This marks an exciting time in the sponsorship between Canucks Sports &amp; Entertainment and TD."&nbsp;"We're so proud to extend our relationship with the Vancouver Canucks and have the TD Shield as the team's first home jersey patch," said Julie Armour, Senior Vice President - Pacific Region, TD Bank Group. "The Canucks have been fantastic to work with over the past four years, sharing our commitment to enrich communities and work together for a more inclusive tomorrow through our various programs and activations. As we enter this exciting new phase of our sponsorship, we look forward to continuing our engagement with fans and enhancing their experience."&nbsp;&nbsp;The new agreement further solidifies the strong relationship between CSE and TD Bank Group that began on September 13, 2018. TD is also the presenting sponsor of signature Canucks events and initiatives like the Canucks for Kids Telethon, the Vancouver Canucks Alumni Association, and several community and theme nights, including Home Opener on October 22 vs the Buffalo Sabres.&nbsp;&nbsp;TD is also providing select fans at Home Opener with the chance to win one of the first ever Canucks jerseys featuring the inaugural patch. They will be gifting player-worn warmup jerseys from the evening to select lucky fans in attendance. Ticketholders are encouraged to remain in their seats during the first period for a chance to win.&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition to Canucks practice jerseys, the green TD logo will be incorporated seamlessly into the Canucks' game uniform, displayed as a standardized patch on the upper right chest area of Vancouver's jerseys for all home games.&nbsp;&nbsp;About TD Bank Group&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank"). TD is the fifth largest bank in North America by assets and serves more than 26 million customers in three key businesses operating in a number of locations in financial centres around the globe: Canadian Retail, including TD Canada Trust, TD Auto Finance Canada, TD Wealth (Canada), TD Direct Investing, and TD Insurance; U.S. Retail, including TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank&#174;, TD Auto Finance U.S., TD Wealth (U.S.), and an investment in The Charles Schwab Corporation; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities. TD also ranks among the world's leading online financial services firms, with more than 15 million active online and mobile customers. TD had CDN$1.8 trillion in assets on July 31, 2022. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol "TD" on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.&nbsp;

Canucks Announce TD as Official Home Jersey Partner

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Vancouver, B.C. - The Vancouver Canucks announced further details today about their upcoming Diwali Night, presented by Rogers, on October 24, 2022 against the Carolina Hurricanes. This will be the Canucks' sixth annual game night celebrating the diverse and vibrant culture of BC's South Asian community.&nbsp;Vancouver, B.C. - The Vancouver Canucks announced further details today about their upcoming Diwali Night, presented by Rogers, on October 24, 2022 against the Carolina Hurricanes. This will be the Canucks' sixth annual game night celebrating the diverse and vibrant culture of BC's South Asian community. The Canucks are excited to welcome back Jazzy B as our intermission headliner plus DJ B.I.G. and DJ Xtatic from E3 Entertainment. Jazzy B (Jaswinder Singh Bains) has been on the music scene since 1993 and has produced multiple hit records and albums. He has collaborated with the likes of Snoop Dogg, had his song "Sat Rangey" in the hit movie Deadpool, and was inducted into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2016. Jazzy B will also perform before the game at the Diwali Party on the North Plaza at 6:45pm. The Canucks will also wear brand new hand sewn, authentic on ice pro Diwali themed warm-up jerseys designed by local South Asian visual artist, Sandeep Johal. Johal began dedicating her time to creating artwork in 2016 and has since expanded her portfolio to comprise multiple exhibits, murals, awards, and community events in the Lower Mainland. The warm-up jerseys feature the Canucks' classic orca redesigned with the vibrant colours of Diwali, plus stick-in-rink and a peacock as shoulder patches. The namebars will also be decorated with Diwali colours and include Punjabi and Hindi translations of the players' names. After being worn by players during warm-up, a limited number of autographed jerseys will be available for auction on <a href="https://vanbase.ca/" target="_blank">Vanbase.ca</a> in addition to the Diwali-inspired merchandise collection for sale at the Canucks Team Store and on Vanbase. Further merchandise including exclusive Canucks Diwali tote bags will be available at the Diwali Market retail stand in FIN's Family Zone (sections 101-103). Partial proceeds from all jerseys and merchandise will be donated to Guru Nanak's Free Kitchen in addition to a $20,000 donation from the Canucks for Kids Fund. The Sikh faith-based organization has been serving meals to Vancouver's Downtown Eastside since 2006 and continues to provide important services in the community. For more information, visit <a href="https://gnfk.org/" target="_blank">gnfk.org</a>. The family fun of Diwali Night kicks off with outdoor plaza activations and continues on the concourse inside Rogers Arena. Some great activities include: · Diwali Party on the Plaza including performances by DJ Heer and DJ B.I.G., Canucks-themed haircuts from local celebrity barber Sunny Nagar, and complimentary tea from Chaiiwala of London · Anthems performed by Krystal Kiran and Jugpreet Bajwa · Concourse performances from DJ Tsunami, DJ Romeo, DJ ISB, and DJ Havoc · Diwali Market in FIN's Family Zone (sections 101-103) featuring South Asian snacks from Metro 1 Catering, local businesses, and more · Rice Rangoli artist from Diwali Celebration Society in section 111 Limited tickets are still available for the sixth annual Diwali night through <a href="https://tickets.canucks.com/" target="_blank">tickets.canucks.com</a>. About Diwali The commemoration of Diwali is the festival of lights, an important religious celebration for Hindus, Jains and Sikhs (Bandi Chhor Divas). Originating in India, Diwali is celebrated all over the world. During this time, houses are decorated with diyas (candles), deepavali (lamps) and Rangoli artwork (patterns on the ground created by coloured powder or rice). Diwali is one of the most popular festivals in the South Asian calendar. Diwali encourages a strong sense of unity with communities sharing food and gifts among friends, family, and those in need. Firework displays are presented in the community to highlight celebrations and show light triumph over darkness. Diwali means "row of lighted lamps" with light symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, prosperity over poverty and knowledge over ignorance. <script id="twitter-wjs" type="text/javascript" async defer src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>

Canucks to Host Sixth Annual Diwali Night, Presented by Rogers

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Vancouver, B.C. - The Vancouver Canucks, adidas, and NHL announced today the release of the 2022 Reverse Retro jersey and game schedule. The Canucks will wear their Reverse Retro jersey in seven home games throughout November and December, debuting on November 1st against the New Jersey Devil. Fans can pre-order their jerseys now on Vanbase.ca.The Canucks' 2022 Reverse Retro jersey is paying tribute to our namesake and bringing back the legendary 1962 Johnny Canuck. Before entering the NHL in 1970, the Vancouver Canucks debuted in the former Western Hockey League in 1945 with Johnny C as their logo, proudly displaying the beloved figure on their jerseys. This is the third installment of adidas' Reverse Retro program, and the 2022 authentic NHL ADIZERO jerseys are made with adidas innovation Primegreen: a series of high-performance materials containing a minimum of 50% recycled content. The Johnny Canuck jerseys are complete with remixed royal blue, green, and beige colours and player numbers are on the left chest and right shoulder to match the 1960's style. The Vancouver Canucks will be celebrating Johnny C's homecoming at Rogers Arena on November 1st against the New Jersey Devils with logger-themed, family-fun activations. Festivities will take place pre-game on the plaza and continue inside the arena with beard face painting, giveaways, exciting food offers and more. Fans are also encouraged to dress in their best logger attire for a chance to win a signed Canucks Reverse Retro jersey! The Canucks will wear the Reserve Retro jerseys at Rogers Arena during the following games: <ul type="disc">	<li>Tuesday, November 1st vs New Jersey Devils </li>	<li>Friday, November 18th vs Los Angeles Kings </li>	<li>Monday, November 21st vs Vegas Golden Knights </li>	<li>Saturday, December 3rd vs Arizona Coyotes </li>	<li>Saturday, December 10th vs Minnesota Wild</li>	<li>Monday, December 19th vs St. Louis Blues </li>	<li>Tuesday, December 27th vs San Jose Sharks</li>
</ul>Tickets are on sale now to welcome back Johnny Canuck on November 1st and to all other Reverse Retro games <a href="https://vancanucks.co/3sgazmd">here</a>.The 2022 Reverse Retro jerseys are currently on pre-sale, through <a href="https://vanbase.ca/">Vanbase.ca</a> and will be available for pick-up on November 15th at the Canucks Team Store. Jerseys will be available for immediate purchase on November 15th exclusively at adidas.ca, NHLShop.ca, and <a href="https://vanbase.ca/">Vanbase.ca</a>. Lastly, fans can purchase the Johnny C jerseys in the Canucks Team Store on November 18th to be game-ready when the Los Angeles Kings visit Rogers Arena that evening.<script id="twitter-wjs" type="text/javascript" async defer src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>

Canucks Release 2022 Adidas Reverse Retro Jerseys

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CANUCKS AT WILD PREVIEWTV: Sportsnet PacificRadio: Sportsnet 650MATCH-UP INFO<ul>	<li>Tonight marks the first of three meetings between the Canucks and Wild this season: Oct. 20 (away), Dec. 10 (home), Mar. 2 (home).</li>	<li>The Canucks are 2-6-2 in their last 10 games vs Minnesota (0-3-2 in their last five).</li>	<li>The Canucks have a 47-35-5-10 all-time record in 97 games against the Wild, including a 22-23-2-3 record on the road.</li>	<li>Among active Canucks skaters, J.T. Miller leads the team in career points vs Minnesota with 14 points (7-7-14) in 16 games.</li>	<li>
Thatcher Demko is 0-2-1 in his career against Minnesota with a 3.69 GAA and .887 save-percentage.</li>	<li>
Spencer Martin has yet to face the Wild in his career.</li>
</ul>LAST MEETING - APR. 21/22: VAN 3 at MIN 6Elias Pettersson evened the score with his 30th goal of the season at 5:31 in the second period...Conor Garland and Brock Boeser registered assists on the play...Matthew Highmore netted an unassisted tally at 9:22 in the second period to tie the game again...Elias Pettersson recorded his seventh multigoal game of the season (2-0-2) to give the Canucks their first lead of the night at 16:09 in the second period...Conor Garland (0-2-2) and Travis Dermott drew the assists...Elias Pettersson matched a Canucks season-high in shots (8)...Luke Schenn led the team in hits (7)...Thatcher Demko faced 31 shots.LAST GAME PLAYED - OCT. 18/22: VAN 3 at CBJ 4 (OT)Bo Horvat opened the scoring with a shorthanded marker at 7:51 in the first period, assisted by Elias Pettersson and Oliver Ekman- Larsson...Elias Pettersson quickly doubled Vancouver's lead with his 100th career NHL goal...Vasily Podkolzin and Nils Höglander registered the assists...Bo Horvat restored Vancouver's lead for his first multigoal game of the season at 7:00 in the third period...Tucker Poolman recorded his first point of the season with the primary assist while Quinn Hughes drew the secondary assist...Bo Horvat led all Canucks in shots (5)...Luke Schenn led the team in hits (3) and Curtis Lazar led in blocks (3)...Spencer Martin faced 33 shots.LAST 5 vs MINNESOTA<ul>	<li>Apr. 21/22: VAN 3 at MIN 6
</li>	<li>Mar. 24/22: VAN 2 at MIN 3 (OT)
</li>	<li>Oct. 26/22: VAN 2 vs MIN 3
</li>	<li>Feb. 19/20: VAN 3 vs MIN 4 (SO)
</li>	<li>Feb. 6/20: VAN 2 at MIN 4
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</ul>CLOSING IN ON 600Currently holding a career regular season coaching record of 599-320-126, Bruce Boudreau is just one win shy of becoming the 22nd coach in NHL history and just the fifth active head coach to reach 600 regular season wins. Among coaches with 600 wins to their name, Boudreau's .634 points percentage would rank second only to Scotty Bowman (.657).<ul>	<li>If the Canucks can secure a victory tonight at Minnesota, Bruce Boudreau would become the fifth coach in NHL history to earn his 600th career coaching win against a team he previously coached, joining Lindy Ruff (w/DAL vs BUF), Ron Wilson (w/TOR vs SJS), Mike Keenan (w/CGY vs STL), and Dick Irvin (w/MTL vs CHI).</li>
</ul>ELIAS PETTER-CENTNetting his third goal of the season on Oct. 18 at CBJ, Elias Pettersson registered his 100th career NHL goal, requiring the second fewest games in Canucks history to reach the mark among players to debut with the franchise, trailing only Pavel Bure (154 GP).<ul>	<li>The goal also tied Pettersson with Jake Guentzel (PIT) and Brayden Point (TBL) as the ninth-fastest active player to reach 100 career goals. He also is the first player from the 2017 NHL draft class to reach the milestone.</li>
</ul>SHORTHANDED SHOOTEROpening the scoring with a shorthanded tally on Oct. 18 at CBJ, Bo Horvat passed Matt Cooke for sole possession of eighth-most shorthanded goals in franchise history (9), and now sits just one back of tying Ryan Kesler (10) for seventh-most. Pavel Bure holds the club record with 24 shorthanded goals.SPENCE-TACULARTurning aside 29 shots in an overtime defeat on Oct. 18 at CBJ, Spencer Martin improved his record with the Canucks to 3-0-4, and now sits just one game back of tying Curt Ridley (6-0-2 in 1975.76) as the only goaltender in franchise history to earn at least a point in each of his eight starts with the team.CRACKING THE TOP 50Brock Boeser skated in his 326th career game on Oct. 15 at PHI, passing Ron Sedlbauer for 50th most games played in franchise history and joining Bo Horvat (574 GP, 18th) as the only other active Canuck in the top 50 games played in club history. With 258 career points (121-137-258), Boeser already ranks inside Vancouver's top 50 in goals (t-20th), assists (t-37th), and points (28th).HOMEGROWN TALENTMaking his 137th NHL regular season appearance on Oct. 12 at EDM, Thatcher Demko gained sole possession of most games played in franchise history by a Canucks-drafted goaltender, surpassing Glen Hanlon's mark of 136 games. Demko also currently stands just five wins away from tying Gary Smith for sixth-most wins among all goalies in Canucks history.QUICK STARTElias Pettersson and J.T. Miller combined goals for a 2-0 Canucks lead just 2:40 into the season opener on Oct. 12 at EDM, marking the fastest two goals to begin a season in franchise history, 75 seconds faster than the previous team mark (3:55 on Oct. 5 vs CGY). The goals also marked the eighth-fastest two-goal start in any game in Canucks history.ROAD READYThe Canucks begin their 2022.23 season on a five-game road trip from Oct. 12-20, which will match team's longest road of the season (also Nov. 8-15 and Jan. 8-15). Vancouver also began last season on a season-high six-game road trip, compiling a 3-2-1 record.RECENT CANUCKS MILESTONES<ul>	<li>Elias Pettersson recorded his 100th career NHL goal, Oct. 18 at CBJ</li>
</ul>TRANSACTIONS<ul>	<li>Phillip Di Giuseppe placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment to Abbotsford, Oct. 19</li>	<li>
Ilya Mikheyev activated from injured reserve, Oct. 18</li>	<li>
Tyler Myers activated from injured reserve, Oct. 18</li>	<li>Noah Juulsen reassigned to Abbotsford, Oct. 18</li>	<li>Noah Juulsen recalled from Abbotsford, Oct. 16</li>	<li>Sheldon Dries reassigned to Abbotsford, Oct. 16</li>	<li>Sheldon Dries recalled from Abbotsford, Oct. 12</li>	<li>Danila Klimovich re-assigned to Abbotsford, Oct. 12</li>
</ul>THREE STARS - OCTOBER<ul>	<li>Horvat - 5 pts</li>	<li>Miller - 5 pts</li>
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PREVIEW | Canucks at Wild

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Vancouver, B.C. - Get excited hockey fans, it's time for the 53rd season of the Vancouver Canucks to begin! Regular season hockey is back at Rogers Arena, with the Canucks hosting the Buffalo Sabres on Home Opener, presented by TD.Fans should arrive early to enjoy a fun-filled evening full of entertainment, activities, and prizes. The night features a pregame Party on the Plaza starting at 5:00pm, alumni signings, a Budweiser Beer Garden, a 360-degree fan cam, and much more!A fan's checklist for Home Opener, presented by TD:<ol>	<li>Check out the Party on the Plaza starting at 5:00pm. Special guests include Trilojay and the street team, plus alumni will be available to sign autographs. The Budweiser Beer Garden has happy hour from 5:00-6:00pm and will include games and prizes!</li>	<li>Arrive early between 5:30 and 6:00pm to avoid lines and enjoy pregame festivities as high foot and vehicle traffic is expected around the arena. Doors open at 5:30pm and warm-up begins at 6:30pm.</li>	<li>Make sure to be in your seats by 6:45pm to see the exclusive premier of the brand-new Canucks pre-show and opening video: Power Rising.</li>	<li>Buy your 50/50 tickets (on-sale now) <a href="https://vancouvercanucksraffle.5050central.com/Home/SelectTickets">online</a> or in-person at the game until the end of the second intermission for your chance to win the estimated $500,000 Home Opener jackpot!</li>	<li>Keep an eye out for numerous prizes and major giveaways throughout the night!</li>	<li>Enjoy music from Vancouver based DJ and Producer, Felix Cartal, during player introductions and intermissions, as well as live DJ's on levels 100 and 300.</li>	<li>Visit the BC Guide Dogs in Section 111 and keep an eye out for a special appearance from the Canucks pup, Ryp!</li>	<li>Be loud and proud cheering on your 2022-23 Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena for the first time this season as they take on their expansion rival from 1970, the Buffalo Sabres!</li>
</ol>Ticket Information:<ul>	<li>Ticket Sales Information: Visit <a href="https://tickets.canucks.com/">tickets.canucks.com</a> for the latest information on Season Ticket Memberships, Multi-Game Packs, Group Seating, and Single Game Tickets.</li>	<li>Buy Authentic Tickets: The Vancouver Canucks encourage fans to purchase tickets only through authorized sources, such as Ticketmaster (<a href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/vancouver-canucks-tickets/artist/806037">ticketmaster.ca</a> or 1-855-523-6800) or TM+ to ensure tickets are legitimate and valid. Fans buying tickets from other sources risk having invalid, fraudulent tickets, resulting in denied entry. For more information on tickets, visit <a href="https://tickets.canucks.com/">tickets.canucks.com</a>.</li>
</ul>50/50 Information:Tickets for the estimated $500,000 jackpot are available online now at <a href="http://canucks.com/online5050">canucks.com/online5050</a> or can be purchased in-person until the end of the second intermission on October 22. Online tickets can only be purchased by fans located within British Columbia at the time of purchase.Fans can select from one of five ticket pack options:<ul>	<li>275 Tickets for $100</li>	<li>125 Tickets for $50</li>	<li>50 Tickets for $20</li>	<li>7 Tickets for $10</li>	<li>3 Tickets for $5</li>
</ul>The take-home prize is 50 percent of the total final jackpot amount. The winning ticket numbers for each draw will be announced in-arena and will be posted online at <a href="http://canucks.com/online5050">canucks.com/online5050</a> shortly after each draw. Must be 19+ to play. Know your limit, play within it.<script id="twitter-wjs" type="text/javascript" async defer src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>

Vancouver Canucks Home Opener, Presented by TD, Saturday vs Buffalo

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CANUCKS AT BLUE JACKETS PREVIEWTV: Sportsnet PacificRadio: Sportsnet 650MATCH-UP INFO<ul>	<li>Today marks the first of two meetings between the Canucks and Blue Jackets this season: Oct. 18 (away), Jan. 27 (home).</li>	<li>The Canucks are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games vs Columbus (1-4-0 in their last five).</li>	<li>The Canucks have a 38-15-2-8 all-time record in 63 games against the Blue Jackets, including an 18-9-2-3 record on the road.</li>	<li>Among active Canucks skaters, J.T. Miller leads the team in career points vs Columbus with 14 points (2-12-14) in 23 games.</li>	<li>
Thatcher Demko is 1-3-0 in his career against Columbus with a 3.53 GAA and .867 save-percentage.</li>	<li>
Spencer Martin has yet to face the Columbus Blue Jackets in his career.</li>
</ul>LAST MEETING - DEC. 14/21: VAN 4 vs CBJ 3Vancouver rallied from a first period three-goal deficit to win in regulation...Bo Horvat got Vancouver on the board at 7:41 in the first period, assisted byQuinn Hughes and Brock Boeser...Elias Pettersson scored his second goal in as many games at 4:07 in the third period to cut Vancouver's deficit to one...Conor Garland and Tyler Myers recorded assists...Vasily Podkolzin tied the game at 9:35 in the third period...Quinn Hughes and Tyler Myers each recorded their second assist of the game...Bo Horvat scored the game-winning goal on the power play at 19:01 in the third period, assisted by J.T. Miller and Quinn Hughes...Bo Horvat and Tyler Myers each recorded six shots, while Horvat also led the team in hits (4) and face-off wins (16)...Jaroslav Halak made 20 saves for his first Canucks win.LAST 5 vs COLUMBUS<ul>	<li>Dec. 14/21: VAN 4 vs CBJ 3</li>	<li>Nov. 26/21: VAN 2 at CBJ 4
</li>	<li>Mar. 8/20: VAN 1 vs CBJ 2
</li>	<li>Mar. 1/20: VAN 3 at CBJ 5
</li>	<li>Mar. 24/19: VAN 0 vs CBJ 5
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</ul>CLOSING IN ON 600Currently holding a career regular season coaching record of 599-319-125, Bruce Boudreau is just one win shy of becoming the 22nd coach in NHL history and just the fifth active head coach to reach 600 regular season wins. Among coaches with 600 wins to their name, Boudreau's .635 points percentage would rank second only to Scotty Bowman (.657).CRACKING THE TOP 50Brock Boeser skated in his 326th career game on Oct. 15 at PHI, passing Ron Sedlbauer for 50th most games played in franchise history and joining Bo Horvat (574 GP, 18th) as the only other active Canuck in the top 50 games played in club history. With 258 career points (121-137-258), Boeser already ranks inside Vancouver's top 50 in goals (t-20th), assists (t-37th), and points (28th).HOMEGROWN TALENTMaking his 137th NHL regular season appearance on Oct. 12 at EDM, Thatcher Demko gained sole possession of most games played in franchise history by a Canucks-drafted goaltender, surpassing Glen Hanlon's mark of 136 games. Demko also currently stands just five wins away from tying Gary Smith for sixth-most wins among all goalies in Canucks history.QUICK STARTElias Pettersson and J.T. Miller combined goals for a 2-0 Canucks lead just 2:40 into the season opener on Oct. 12 at EDM, marking the fastest two goals to begin a season in franchise history, 75 seconds faster than the previous team mark (3:55 on Oct. 5 vs CGY). The goals also marked the eighth-fastest two-goal start in any game in Canucks history.KUZMENK-GOALCashing in on the power play for his first NHL goal on Oct. 12 at EDM, Andrei Kuzmenko became the 21st Canucks skater to score in his NHL debut and the first to do so on the man-advantage.ROAD READYThe Canucks begin their 2022.23 season on a five-game road trip from Oct. 12-20, which will match team's longest road of the season (also Nov. 8-15 and Jan. 8-15). Vancouver also began last season on a season-high six-game road trip, compiling a 3-2-1 record.DEBUTS TO DATEA total of five players made their Canucks debut in the season opener on Wednesday, October 12 at Edmonton. Ilya Mikheyev (IR) is the only player on Vancouver's roster to not yet make his Canucks debut:<ul>	<li>
Nils Aman registered 10:02 in TOI in his Canucks debut, picking up two hits. The forward agreed to terms on an entry level contract on June 7 after posting 14 points (6-8-14) and eight penalty minutes in 51 games with Leksands IF of the Swedish Hockey League last season.</li>	<li>
Dakota Joshua collected three hits in his Canucks debut. He agreed to terms on a two-year contract on July 13. Joshua appeared in 30 regular season games with the St. Louis Blues last season, notching eight points (3-5-8) and 16 penalty minutes.</li>	<li>
Andrei Kuzmenko notched his first NHL goal on the power play in Vancouver's season opener. The winger officially signed with the Canucks on July 13 after announcing his intention to sign with the club in June. Kuzmenko led St. Petersburg SKA (KHL) in scoring last season with 53 points (20-33-53) and a +15 rating in 45 games.</li>	<li>
Curtis Lazar recorded one blocked shot, one hit, and two takeaways in his Vancouver debut. The centre agreed to terms on a three-year deal on July 13. Last season, the Salmon Arm, BC native registered 16 points (8-8-16) and 16 penalty minutes in 70 games with the Boston Bruins.</li>	<li>
Riley Stillman was +1 in his Canucks debut, posting two shots and four hits. He was acquired from Chicago on October 7 in exchange for Jason Dickinson and a 2024 second round pick. Stillman appeared in 52 games last season with the Blackhawks, recording a career-high 12 points (2-10-12) and leading the team in hits per 60 minutes (9.34).</li>
</ul>TRANSACTIONS<ul>	<li>
Noah Juulsen recalled from Abbotsford, Oct. 16</li>	<li>Sheldon Dries reassigned to Abbotsford, Oct. 16</li>	<li>Sheldon Dries recalled from Abbotsford, Oct. 12</li>	<li>Danila Klimovich re-assigned to Abbotsford, Oct. 12</li>
</ul>THREE STARS - OCTOBER<ul>	<li>Miller - 5 pts</li>
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PREVIEW | Canucks at Blue Jackets

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CANUCKS AT CAPITALS PREVIEWTV: Sportsnet Pacific, CitytvRadio: Sportsnet 650MATCH-UP INFO<ul>	<li>Today marks the first of two meetings between the Canucks and Capitals this season: Oct. 17 (away), Nov. 29 (home).</li>	<li>The Canucks are 3-5-2 in their last 10 games vs Washington (2-1-2 in their last five).</li>	<li>The Canucks have a 43-45-9-4 all-time record in 101 games against the Capitals, including a 19-27-4-1 record on the road.</li>	<li>Among active Canucks skaters, J.T. Miller leads the team in career points vs Washington with 14 points (4-10-14) in 27 games.</li>	<li>
Thatcher Demko is 1-0-1 in his career against Washington with a 2.98 GAA and .910 save-percentage.</li>	<li>
Spencer Martin has yet to face the Washington Capitals in his career.</li>
</ul>LAST MEETING - MAR. 11/22: VAN 3 vs WSH 4 (OT)Quinn Hughes scored 57 seconds into the third period to bring the Canucks within one goal...J.T. Miller (11 games) and Elias Pettersson (3 games) extended their point streaks with the assists...Bo Horvat tied the game on the power play at 3:19 in the third period, assisted by Miller and Hughes...Horvat gave Vancouver its first lead less than two minutes later at 4:59, assisted by Travis Hamonic and Quinn Hughes (1-2-3 on the night)...Oliver Ekman-Larsson fired a team-high in shots (6)...Luke Schenn and Tyler Myers each registered five hits...Travis Hamonic had a team-high in blocks (6)...Bo Horvat won 19 of 22 face-offs (86.4%)...Thatcher Demko faced 34 shots.LAST GAME PLAYED - OCT. 15/22: VAN 2 at PHI 3Kyle Burroughs opened the scoring off the rush with his second career goal just 1:34 into the first period...Brock Boeser and Tanner Pearson assisted on the play...Conor Garland extended Vancouver's lead with his first goal of the season off a nice pass from Vasily Podkolzin at 14:12 in the first period...Luke Schenn registered the second assist and led the team in hits (5) and blocks (2) for a second straight game...Andrei Kuzmenko fired a team-high five shots on goal...Thatcher Demko made 28 saves.LAST 5 vs WASHINGTON<ul>	<li>Mar. 11/22: VAN 3 vs WSH 4 (OT)
</li>	<li>Jan. 16/22: VAN 4 at WSH 2</li>	<li>Nov. 23/19: VAN 2 at WSH 1 (SO)</li>	<li>Oct. 25/19: VAN 5 vs WSH 6 (SO)
</li>	<li>Feb. 5/19: VAN 2 at WSH 3
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</ul>CLOSING IN ON 600Currently holding a career regular season coaching record of 599-319-125, Bruce Boudreau is just one win shy of becoming the 22nd coach in NHL history and just the fifth active head coach to reach 600 regular season wins. Among coaches with 600 wins to their name, Boudreau's .635 points percentage would rank second only to Scotty Bowman (.657).<ul>	<li>If the Canucks can secure a victory on Oct. 17 at WSH, Head Coach Bruce Boudreau will become only the third coach in NHL history to earn his 600th career win against the team he began his coaching career with, joining Lindy Ruff (Mar. 3, 2014 vs BUF w/DAL) and Dick Irvin (Oct. 22, 1953 at CHI w/MTL).</li>
</ul>WASHINGTON CAPITALIZINGElias Pettersson (5-1-6 in 5 GP), Quinn Hughes (1-6-7 in 4 GP), and Bo Horvat (5-7-12 in 12 GP) have all registered a point-per-game or better so far in their careers vs Washington, with Pettersson and Hughes recording at least one point in each career game vs the Capitals. Meanwhile, J.T. Miller carries a six-game point streak (2-7-9) vs Washington into today's contest.CRACKING THE TOP 50Brock Boeser skated in his 326th career game on Oct. 15 at PHI, passing Ron Sedlbauer for 50th most games played in franchise history and joining Bo Horvat (574 GP, 18th) as the only other active Canuck in the top 50 games played in club history. With 258 career points (121-137-258), Boeser already ranks inside Vancouver's top 50 in goals (t-20th), assists (t-37th), and points (28th).HOMEGROWN TALENTMaking his 137th NHL regular season appearance on Oct. 12 at EDM, Thatcher Demko gained sole possession of most games played in franchise history by a Canucks-drafted goaltender, surpassing Glen Hanlon's mark of 136 games. Demko also currently stands just five wins away from tying Gary Smith for sixth-most wins among all goalies in Canucks history.QUICK STARTElias Pettersson and J.T. Miller combined goals for a 2-0 Canucks lead just 2:40 into the season opener on Oct. 12 at EDM, marking the fastest two goals to begin a season in franchise history, 75 seconds faster than the previous team mark (3:55 on Oct. 5 vs CGY). The goals also marked the eighth-fastest two-goal start in any game in Canucks history.KUZMENK-GOALCashing in on the power play for his first NHL goal on Oct. 12 at EDM, Andrei Kuzmenko became the 21st Canucks skater to score in his NHL debut and the first to do so on the man-advantage.ROAD READYThe Canucks begin their 2022.23 season on a five-game road trip from Oct. 12-20, which will match team's longest road of the season (also Nov. 8-15 and Jan. 8-15). Vancouver also began last season on a season-high six-game road trip, compiling a 3-2-1 record.DEBUTS TO DATEA total of five players made their Canucks debut in the season opener on Wednesday, October 12 at Edmonton. Ilya Mikheyev (IR) is the only player on Vancouver's roster to not yet make his Canucks debut:<ul>	<li>
Nils Aman registered 10:02 in TOI in his Canucks debut, picking up two hits. The forward agreed to terms on an entry level contract on June 7 after posting 14 points (6-8-14) and eight penalty minutes in 51 games with Leksands IF of the Swedish Hockey League last season.</li>	<li>
Dakota Joshua collected three hits in his Canucks debut. He agreed to terms on a two-year contract on July 13. Joshua appeared in 30 regular season games with the St. Louis Blues last season, notching eight points (3-5-8) and 16 penalty minutes.</li>	<li>
Andrei Kuzmenko notched his first NHL goal on the power play in Vancouver's season opener. The winger officially signed with the Canucks on July 13 after announcing his intention to sign with the club in June. Kuzmenko led St. Petersburg SKA (KHL) in scoring last season with 53 points (20-33-53) and a +15 rating in 45 games.</li>	<li>
Curtis Lazar recorded one blocked shot, one hit, and two takeaways in his Vancouver debut. The centre agreed to terms on a three-year deal on July 13. Last season, the Salmon Arm, BC native registered 16 points (8-8-16) and 16 penalty minutes in 70 games with the Boston Bruins.</li>	<li>
Riley Stillman was +1 in his Canucks debut, posting two shots and four hits. He was acquired from Chicago on October 7 in exchange for Jason Dickinson and a 2024 second round pick. Stillman appeared in 52 games last season with the Blackhawks, recording a career-high 12 points (2-10-12) and leading the team in hits per 60 minutes (9.34).</li>
</ul>CURRENT INJURIES<ul>	<li>
Travis Dermott - 2 games</li>	<li>Tyler Myers - 2 games</li>	<li>Ilya Mikheyev - 2 games</li>	<li>Phillip Di Giuseppe - 2 games</li>
</ul>Total man games lost (due to injury or illness): 8 gamesTRANSACTIONS<ul>	<li>
Noah Juulsen recalled from Abbotsford, Oct. 16</li>	<li>Sheldon Dries reassigned to Abbotsford, Oct. 16</li>	<li>Sheldon Dries recalled from Abbotsford, Oct. 12</li>	<li>Danila Klimovich re-assigned to Abbotsford, Oct. 12</li>
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