1 post tagged “vancouver canucks”
I normally don't follow sports of any kind, but it's been impossible to remain oblivious to the current standing of the Canucks (Vancouver's NHL team) in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Signs are posted all around town exclaiming "Go Canucks Go!" (this message even appears on the digital displays of public transit buses), and newspapers proclaim the outcome of each game in big headlines on the front page.
It's crazy how intensely hockey fever is gripping this city. The Canucks jerseys, hoodies, T-shirts, hats and flags are out in FULL FORCE everywhere. I've even had instructors these past couple of weeks condone students checking the score (and in one case, actually watching a game) during our night classes. I guess they know the puck doesn't stop with them (BOOM!).
Sadly, the Canucks are down 3-2 in their 7-game series against the Chicago Blackhawks. As much as I wish them well in Game Six, I'm really just hoping my car doesn't end up on fire if they do get eliminated tomorrow night.
