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Most Exciting Player Award
The Pavel Bure Most Exciting Player Award is an annual award presented by the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL) to the player judged to be team's most exciting as voted by the fans. It is one of six annual team awards presented to Canucks players, awarded on the last home game of the regular season. Although the Canucks media guide does not recognize any recipients prior to the 1992–93 season, there is record of an annual winner every year since the Canucks' inaugural NHL season in 1970. Prior to the 2013–14 Vancouver Canucks season, the award was simply known as the Most Exciting Player Award. On November 1, 2013, Canucks Sports & Entertainment announced that it would renamed the award as the Pavel Bure Most Exciting Player Award in honour of the team's first Hockey Hall of Fame inductee and five-time winner of the award, Pavel Bure. The most recent recipient is Quinn Hughes, who won it for the first time in the 2024–25 season. The most prolific awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pavel Bure In Canucks Uniform
Pavel ( Bulgarian, Russian, Serbian: Павел; Czech, Slovene, and (although Romanian also uses Paul); ; ; ) is a male given name. It is a Slavic cognate of the name Paul (derived from the Greek Pavlos). Pavel may refer to: People Given name *Pavel I of Russia (1754–1801), Emperor of Russia *Paweł Adamowicz (1965–2019), Polish politician * Paweł Brożek (born 1983), Polish footballer * Paweł Cibicki (born 1994), Swedish footballer * Paweł Deląg (born 1970), Polish actor *Pavel Durov (born 1984), Telegram founder *Paweł Fajdek (born 1989), Polish hammer thrower *Pavel Haas (1899-1944), Czech composer who was murdered during the Holocaust *Paweł Jasienica (1909–1970), Polish historian, journalist, essayist and soldier *Paweł Kisielow (born 1945), Polish immunologist *Pavel Kuzmich (born 1988), Russian luger *Paweł Łukaszewski (born 1968), Polish composer *Paweł Mąciwoda (born 1967), Polish bassist for the German rock band Scorpions *Paweł Mykietyn (bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexandre Burrows
Alexandre Ménard-Burrows (born April 11, 1981) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player who is currently working as a player development consultant for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). Playing as a Winger (ice hockey), left winger, he spent the majority of his career in the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks and was known as an pest (ice hockey), agitator, before developing into a skilled, top line fixture. Burrows is also regarded for his remarkable ascension to the NHL from being an undrafted player in the ECHL. Before making it to the NHL, Burrows also enjoyed a prolific ball hockey career, competing in national and international tournaments in the summers. In 2005, he was named the International Ball Hockey Player of the Year. He has also been inducted into the Canadian and International Ball Hockey Hall of Fame. Playing career Junior and minor leagues As a youth, Burrows played in the 1995 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1977–78 Vancouver Canucks Season
The 1977–78 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's eighth in the National Hockey League. Offseason Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1, , L, , October 12, 1977, , 3–6 , , align="left", @ New York Rangers ( 1977–78) , , 0–1–0 , - , 2, , T, , October 14, 1977, , 4–4 , , align="left", @ Colorado Rockies ( 1977–78) , , 0–1–1 , - , 3, , W, , October 15, 1977, , 5–3 , , align="left", @ Minnesota North Stars ( 1977–78) , , 1–1–1 , - , 4, , W, , October 18, 1977, , 3–2 , , align="left", Detroit Red Wings ( 1977–78) , , 2–1–1 , - , 5, , T, , October 23, 1977, , 3–3 , , align="left", Boston Bruins ( 1977–78) , , 2–1–2 , - , 6, , W, , October 25, 1977, , 3–1 , , align="left", Los Angeles Kings ( 1977–78) , , 3–1–2 , - , 7, , L, , October 27, 1977, , 2–3 , , align="left", New York Islanders ( 1977–78) , , 3–2–2 , - , 8, , L, , October 29, 1977, , 2–6 , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1976–77 Vancouver Canucks Season
The 1976–77 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's seventh in the National Hockey League, NHL. The Vancouver Canucks, Canucks failed to reach the playoffs. Phil Maloney, the team's general manager and head coach, was replaced mid-season as head coach by Orland Kurtenbach, the first captain of the Canucks. Off-season The Canucks made a complete change in the goal department for the 1976–77 season. On August 23, disgruntled Gary Smith (ice hockey), Gary Smith was traded to Minnesota North Stars, Minnesota for veteran Cesare Maniago. Born and raised in Trail, British Columbia, Trail, Maniago became the first home-grown British Columbian to be a Canucks regular. In September, Ken Lockett signed as a free-agent with San Diego Mariners, San Diego of the World Hockey Association. The back-up job was inherited by Curt Ridley. Both goalies would see plenty of rubber. The retirement of Andre Boudrias meant that the captaincy was available and Chris Oddleifson filled the vacancy. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1975–76 Vancouver Canucks Season
The 1975–76 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 6th in the NHL. The Canucks made the playoffs for the second seasons in a row, losing in the preliminary round to the New York Islanders. This was the last time until the 1991–92 season that the team would have a winning season. Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1, , W, , October 8, 1975, , 3–2 , , align="left", @ Minnesota North Stars ( 1975–76) , , 1–0–0 , - , 2, , L, , October 11, 1975, , 2–4 , , align="left", @ Kansas City Scouts ( 1975–76) , , 1–1–0 , - , 3, , L, , October 12, 1975, , 0–3 , , align="left", @ Chicago Black Hawks ( 1975–76) , , 1–2–0 , - , 4, , W, , October 14, 1975, , 7–2 , , align="left", Washington Capitals ( 1975–76) , , 2–2–0 , - , 5, , L, , October 17, 1975, , 3–5 , , align="left", Los Angeles Kings ( 1975–76) , , 2–3–0 , - , 6, , L, , October 19, 1975, , 1–8 , , align="left", @ New Yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1974–75 Vancouver Canucks Season
The 1974–75 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 5th in the NHL. With a realignment of the teams in the NHL, the Canucks left the East Division and joined the newly formed Smythe Division. The Canucks won their first division title under this new alignment, and as a result reached the playoffs for the first time. The Canucks earned a first round bye and played in the quarter-finals against the Montreal Canadiens; the Canucks lost 4 games to 1. This season also marked the first season in which the Canucks played without a team captain. Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1, , T, , October 9, 1974, , 3–3 , , align="left", Atlanta Flames ( 1974–75) , , 0–0–1 , - , 2, , L, , October 12, 1974, , 3–5 , , align="left", St. Louis Blues ( 1974–75) , , 0–1–1 , - , 3, , W, , October 15, 1974, , 6–4 , , align="left", @ St. Louis Blues ( 1974–75) , , 1–1–1 , - , 4, , T, , October 16, 1974, , 1–1 , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1973–74 Vancouver Canucks Season
The 1973–74 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 4th in the NHL. Vancouver finished 7th in the East Division for the third consecutive season, failing to reach the playoffs. Before the season started Bud Poile, the Canucks first general manager, left the team to become an executive with the World Hockey Association. Hal Laycoe, the first coach of the Canucks, was named Poile's replacement. Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1, , L, , October 10, 1973, , 4–6 , , align="left", @ Boston Bruins ( 1973–74) , , 0–1–0 , - , 2, , L, , October 13, 1973, , 3–4 , , align="left", @ Montreal Canadiens ( 1973–74) , , 0–2–0 , - , 3, , W, , October 14, 1973, , 3–1 , , align="left", @ Buffalo Sabres ( 1973–74) , , 1–2–0 , - , 4, , L, , October 17, 1973, , 0–5 , , align="left", @ Chicago Black Hawks ( 1973–74) , , 1–3–0 , - , 5, , W, , October 19, 1973, , 2–1 , , align="left", Philadelphia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972–73 Vancouver Canucks Season
The 1972–73 NHL season, 1972–73 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 3rd in the NHL. Vancouver finished 7th in the East Division (NHL), East Division for the second consecutive season, failing to reach the playoffs again. Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1, , W, , October 7, 1972, , 3–2 , , align="left", California Golden Seals (1972–73 California Golden Seals season, 1972–73) , , 1–0–0 , - , 2, , L, , October 11, 1972, , 3–5 , , align="left", @ New York Rangers (1972–73 New York Rangers season, 1972–73) , , 1–1–0 , - , 3, , L, , October 12, 1972, , 3–7 , , align="left", @ Philadelphia Flyers (1972–73 Philadelphia Flyers season, 1972–73) , , 1–2–0 , - , 4, , T, , October 14, 1972, , 3–3 , , align="left", @ Minnesota North Stars (1972–73 Minnesota North Stars season, 1972–73) , , 1–2–1 , - , 5, , W, , October 17, 1972, , 6–3 , , align="left", Chicago Blackhawks, C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1971–72 Vancouver Canucks Season
The 1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' second season in the NHL. They finished 7th, last, in the East Division. Hal Laycoe, the team's first head coach, was fired after the season concluded and replaced by Vic Stasiuk. Regular season The Canucks opened the season at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 8, 1971. They lost the game 3–2, though Jocelyn Guevremont, the team's first draft choice in the 1971 NHL amateur draft, scored his first goal. In their game against the Minnesota North Stars on October 20, the Canucks were shutout for the first time, losing 7–0. One week later the Canucks played the Maple Leafs and drew them 0–0, the first time the team had a shutout of their own; Dunc Wilson was in net for the Canucks, while Bernie Parent was in for the Maple Leafs. During his tour of Canada, Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin and his entourage watched the Canucks play the Montreal Canadiens on October 22. They stayed for the first two periods ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1970–71 Vancouver Canucks Season
The 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' first in the National Hockey League (NHL). They joined the league on May 22, 1970, along with the Buffalo Sabres. After not being awarded an expansion team in 1967 when the league added six teams, Vancouver finally joined the NHL in 1970 for a price of $6 million (compared to $2 million in 1967). The Vancouver Canucks of the Western Hockey League were promoted to the NHL, though the ownership group of the WHL Canucks, not willing to pay the $6 million to join the NHL, sold the team to Medicor, a group controlled by Thomas Scallen. The Canucks logo was a stylized ''C'' designed as a hockey stick inside a rink incorporating the colours of blue, green and white to represent the water, forests and snow surrounding Vancouver. It was designed by a local creative designer, Joe Borovich, and bought for $500. Season summary During the Amateur draft, held on June 11 in Montreal, there was debate over what expansion team would draft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goaltender
In ice hockey, the goaltender (commonly referred to as goalie or netminder) is the player responsible for preventing the hockey puck from entering their own team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring. The goaltender mostly plays in or near the area in front of the net, called the ''Ice hockey rink#Crease, goal crease'' (often referred to simply as '' the crease''). Goaltenders tend to stay at or beyond the top of the crease to cut down on the angle of shots. In the modern age of goaltending there are two common styles, butterfly and hybrid (hybrid is a mix of the traditional stand-up style and butterfly technique). Because of the power of shots, the goaltender wears special equipment to protect the body from direct impact. Goaltenders are one of the most important players on the ice, as their performance may greatly impact the outcome or score of the game. One-on-one situations, such as breakaways and shootouts, have the tendency to showcase a goaltender's pure sk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defenceman (ice Hockey)
Defence or defense (in American English) in ice hockey is a player position that is primarily responsible for preventing the opposing team from Goal (ice hockey), scoring. They are often referred to as defencemen, D, D-men or blueliners (the latter a reference to the blue line in ice hockey which represents the boundary of the offensive zone; defencemen generally position themselves along the line to keep the puck in the zone). They were once called cover-point. In regular play, two defencemen complement three Forward (ice hockey), forwards and a goaltender on the ice. Exceptions include Overtime (ice hockey), overtime during the regular season and when a team is short-handed (i.e. has been assessed a penalty), in which two defencemen are typically joined by only two forwards and a goaltender; when a team is on the Power play (sporting term), power play (i.e. the opponent has been assessed a penalty), teams will often play only one defenceman, joined by four forwards and a goal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
