Vancouver Canucks Tickets

The Vancouver Canucks franchise had its roots dug in the city dating back to 1915. In 1965, the National Hockey League announced that it was to expand into six more cities. Vancouver wanted a ticket back into hockey via the expansion and the mayor William Rathie promised to build a new arena backed by support for the government at all levels. The provincial government balked and said it would only contribute less funding, with the stipulation that the federal government would contribute at least half. The federal government refused to provide any funding for the project. The minor league Canucks were to be purchased and walked a quick ladder up and in to the NHL but the presentation did not satisfy the NHL Board of Governors and was turned down.

The collection of players drafted by the organization in 1970 had only scored a combined 37 goals between them during the 1969-70 season. The Canucks then selected Jim Hargreaves and Dale Tallon as their first two picks.

In their 4th season, the Canucks shot into first place, but were defeated by the Montreal Canadiens when they faced off in the Quarter Finals. After a few years of legal troubles and internal restructuring, the Canucks were purchased by the Griffiths family. In 1978, they hired a new coach, Harry Neale.

A fast track ticket to the Stanley Cup was the order of the day for the Vancover Canucks in 1982. The team was fined $10,000 for playing far beneath their abilities and most notably raised white towels to show defeat. At the next home game in Vancouver, the majority of the fans brought white towels to the game to wave at the officials. The Canucks then defeated the Chicago Blackhawks and were advanced to the finals where they were ultimately swept out of the rink by the fierce New York Islanders.

Trevor Linden was selected in the 1988 Entry Draft and entered the league the as the youngest player on any team. He was the runner up for the Calder Cup behind Brian Leetch. Kirk McLean proved himself to be one of the top and most fierce goaltenders in the league. In July of 1989 the franchise signed on Igor Larionov and then drafted the man know as the "Russian Rocket", Pavel Bure. Joining the Canucks for the 1991-92 season, a game ticket became practically on fire and as he broke Trevor Linden's scoring record with 34 goals. He became the first Canuck to receive the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year. For the first time since the 1973-74 season, the Vancouver Canucks finished in first place in the Smythe Division. The next season Bure set a new team record for 60 goals and for 110 total points. He also was the first Canuck selected to the All Star Game. In the following season, Bure equalled his 60 goal performance. He led his team to a second place finish in the Smythe Division. A ticket to see the Vancouver Canucks in the post season saw them abolish the Calgary Flames in 7, and Dallas in 5 and, finally, the Toronto Maple Leafs in 5. They faced the New York Rangers in the Finals but were sent home after a grueling 7 game series. Since then, the Vancouver Canucks have moved to a new arena and have seen many changes in management and ownership. But the main ticket to success for this NHL team is rotted in the strong spirit of the team as a unit.

Under the assumption that there was not a single ticket left in the box office, the Vancouver Canucks opened the season and their career against the LA Kings. The Canucks Ticket Manager had miscalculated and there were still close to 1000 seats left in the stands. Then the Coliseum was sold out for their second home game when the Canucks recorded their first home win against the legendary Toronto Maple Leafs bringing home a 5-3 final score. Fan were now eager to buy tickets to see the all new Vancouver Canucks as they got their feet wet in the National Hockey League.