He was a true nice guy, down to earth, a true "beauty" if you will. He even did some fake drumming in the dark of night on the putting green after someone brought out some bagpipes from their golf locker and fired them up, a classic story for sure.
Read more on the Canucks website here
If not for THE SAVE, 1994 never would have happened.
The video is poor quality, but to quite Dickie Dunn from Slap Shot - "it captures the spirit of the thing"
Catch the Canucks visiting the Oilers tonight on 93.3 The Peak, part of the Canucks Radio Network. Pregame 5:30 puck drop and play-by-play at 6:00.
Here's the PREVIEW GAME NOTES and LINE UP from the Canucks website
CALGARY (October 30, 2010) --
It must be downright spooky for Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) opposition. It's Halloween weekend, which means we're a full four weeks into the season, and keeping pace among the lamplighting leaders for the SAIT Trojans is none other than . . . Warren Muir.
The unheralded Muir (1st-year forward, Nanaimo, B.C., academic upgrading, BCHL Alberni Valley), who made the four-time defending ACAC men's hockey champions as a penalty killer and defensive forward, now has five goals in eight games. Muir scored the winner in the Trojans' 4-1 victory over the NAIT Ooks on Saturday night at the SAIT Arena, and is third on the Men of Troy roster in goals, behind Ryan Hyland's eight and Mike Ullrich's six.
Did he expect to be showing off his offensive wares in SAIT red and white?
"Well, yes and no. Last year, I had 16 goals in 40-something games, so I can put the puck in the net," said Muir, who broke a 1-1 tie at the 3:30 mark of the third period by firing home a rebound from the slot. "It's just a matter of doing it."
Muir played the right wing Saturday night on a line with Robert Nocera (2nd-year forward, Calgary, hospitality management, AJHL Drumheller) and Graham Dearle (1st-year forward, Calgary, petroleum engineering, CHL Oklahoma City), a trio that was thrown together on Friday night during the Trojans' 4-0 win over the Ooks in Edmonton. "I'm definitely being put in a position to score some goals," added Muir. "Nocera's really fast, and Dearle can see the ice really well. He's set me up a few times, so it's great playing with those guys."
The Trojans, aiming to become the first squad in history to claim five straight ACAC titles, solidify their position at the top of the eight-team heap with a 6-1-1 record. The Ooks fall to 3-4-1.
"Warren has been a good addition to the team. For a young fellow, I think he's come along really quickly early," said veteran SAIT head coach Ken Babey. "He's got good speed, he's very coachable, he's an intelligent player, and I think he's going to get better every weekend.
"He's going to be a strong player throughout the season."
Defenceman Brad Plumton (2nd year, Calgary, business administration, BCHL Westside) tallied a goal and two assists for the Trojans. Ullrich (3rd year, Banff, Alta., hospitality management, BCHL Vernon) and Brennan Strang (2nd-year forward, Saskatoon, electrical engineering, BCHL Surrey) also lit the lamp for SAIT. Max McCloy replied for the Ooks.
Tommy Tartaglione (2nd year, Harbor City, Calif., new media production and design, WHL Prince George) turned aside 24 of 25 NAIT shots, while Ooks counterpart Graeme Harrington was tested often, stopping 34 of 38 pucks.
Saturday's contest had a chippy aspect to it, with kneeing, checking-from-behind, butt-ending and fighting penalties doled out . . . not exactly a surprise, given that SAIT and NAIT are heated rivals going back decades. "That's historic," said Babey. "They had three hits from behind over two games (this weekend), and (Friday) night ended chippy. I thought they were dirty at times, and cheap, and didn't play straight-up hockey. We'll enjoy games that way, but not this way."
Saturday's win saw the Trojans pull a close one out of the fire for the second straight night. On Friday, SAIT had led 1-0 after 40 minutes before finding the twine three times in the third period. "I thought their goalie Harrington was outstanding both games, and we finally got something by him," said Babey. "Tommy played a good game for us too. I thought that by the third period, we were able to establish our game a bit."
Added Babey with a grin: "I don't think they wanted to come to a Monday-morning practice at 6:30, like they had to do last week (after one point of a possible four at Portage College). As soon as I said, 'See you Tuesday,' there was a big cheer."
Saturday October 30th Bulldogs win 8-6 against Tri Port
Sunday October 31st Bulldogs lose 3-6 against Oceanside Generals
Bantam A Bulldogs Update
Regular Season Begins
The Bulldogs WON their first game against the visiting Tri Port team on Saturday 8-6. A high scoring game again with 10 different players receiving points. Ethan Sundstrum is back in the lineup after the collar bone incident and it has not slowed him down a bit with a 3 point game on Saturday, 1 goal 2 assists, Jacob Battaro also had a 3 point game with 1 goal 2 assists, Brad Cowan with 2 goals, Chase Gaudreault with 2 goals, Nathaniel Casavant with 1 goal, 1 assist, Matt Oliver with 1 goal 1 assist, Cam Blake with 2 assists, Gary Martin with one assist, Josh Harvey with 1 assist, and Tristan McLeod with 1 assist.
The Bulldogs did lose game two against the Oceanside Generals in Oceanside 6-3, it was a good high energy game with many chances at the net, but of course the score clock will not reflect close calls. Points in this game going to: Chase Gaudreault 3 assists, Matt Oliver 1 goal 1 assist, Jacob Battaro 1 goal, Tristan McLeod 1 goal, Kegan Sylva 1 assist, Josh Harvey 1 assist.
Focus on D
Not only are the “D” on the score clock there was some nice heads up puck control coupled with some hip checks that were text book perfect.
The spectators comments are unanimous, there are some exciting things happening with the Bulldogs defense. We are seeing great penalty kills with the excellent clearing and puck control of Matt Irg and Kegan Sylva, and a steady feed from the forwards to take advantage of deadly and intimidating shots from Gary Martin and Josh Harvey, we must mention the great presence and hard hitting of Cam Blake greeting the opposing forwards with hockey hello. Ryan Price minded the net this weekend with Jessie Geddes standing by.
Watch out for more to come from the Bulldogs “D”
Other Highlights
The Bulldogs have a lot of skill and variety on the team and we are seeing a team on the ice with everyone contributing, look for the reach and play making skills of the tall forward Giordano Corlazzoli, the surprising speed of Jordan Lavertu, and just the overall hard work as this team continues to come together.
Return to Play
Ethan Sundstrum is back in play
Injury Report
NO NEW injuries this weekend!
Jake Eskola may be back on the ice this week to skate
Logan Henson will be off the ice for a little longer
Next Games
@ Saanich on Saturday November 6th
Sunday at home against Cowichan Valley 2:45 in Weyerhauser
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