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03-29-2017, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by winson604  Weak or not a goal is a goal. If any of the last 3 games have proven, it's that he's willing and ready to shoot. God bless the Sedins but it's nice to finally have someone who is selfish and shoots. | Wait for the game on Friday against the LA kings
The kid play 3 games in a row NCAA 2 OT, Wilds, Jets
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03-29-2017, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Ch28 What a weak goal. Bernier gifted that one to Boeser | I'm more impressed with the timing of that sudden stop that completely fooled the Duck player and enabled himself so much open space afterward.
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03-29-2017, 07:34 PM
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It's official. Canucks vs. Kings in China for two pre-season games before next season.
The NHL China Games. https://www.nhl.com/news/2017-nhl-ch...es/c-288213428 
The NHL announced Thursday morning in Beijing that the Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks will play two preseason games in China this September as part of the 2017 NHL China Games presented by O.R.G. Packaging.
The first game will be played Sept. 21 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, and the second Sept. 23 at the Huaxi LIVE Wukesong's Le Sports Center, where NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman made the historic announcement.
The 2017 NHL China Games is a joint effort organized by the NHL, the NHL Players' Association, presenting sponsor O.R.G. Packaging, along with Bloomage International Group, a China-based, privately owned corporation devoted to expanding sports and promoting a healthy lifestyle across the country.
In addition to the NHL and the NHLPA, representatives from the Chinese government, the Kings and Canucks were present for the announcement, which further advances the League's international strategy and its commitment to grow the game globally.
"The 2017 NHL China Games presented by O.R.G. Packaging represent the formal launch of what we hope will be a long and successful collaboration between our League, our teams and our partners in accelerating the development of hockey in China," Commissioner Bettman said. "We look forward to our first games in China and to a variety of initiatives that will inspire generations of Chinese players and fans to enjoy our sport. We recognize the importance of helping China build a strong national hockey program and are committed to supporting that priority in every way possible."
And though these will be the first NHL games played in China, both the Kings and the Canucks have held youth hockey camps there. Trevor Linden, the Canucks president of hockey operations, described the opportunity as a first step "to figure out a sustainable long-term plan to be involved in the development of their hockey culture in China. This isn't about doing some one off games but to be integrated at the grass-roots level. The games we play here in September are a nice piece of it, but if it's not backed up with grass-roots support, it doesn't make sense. It's going to be a comprehensive program. I know that's the NHL's plan and certainly that's the Vancouver Canucks' plan."
Ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China is committed to expanding its participation in winter sports to upwards of 300 million people over the next five years. To that end, the NHL is committed to working with sports bureaus across China to help develop grass-roots hockey programs. In addition to the Canucks and the Kings, the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals have conducted hockey camps for Chinese youth, either in China or North America, over the past few years.
"The NHLPA is committed to growing hockey internationally, and the players fully appreciate the opportunity ahead in the coming years to expand the game's footprint," said Mathieu Schneider, the NHLPA's Special Assistant to Executive Director Donald Fehr. "Bringing NHL players to China for two games in September will give both current and potential new fans in Shanghai and Beijing a chance to watch some of the best hockey players in the world."
In January, the Kings invited O.R.G. Packaging chairman Zhou Yunjie to attend the 2017 Honda NHL All-Star Game as their guest. Luc Robitaille, the Kings president of business operations, arranged for Zhou to play goalie in the 2017 All-Star Celebrity Shootout, where he got a chance to stop shots from pop star Justin Bieber, among others. Zhou is a fervent recreational player who said his company's new partnership with the NHL will not only give O.R.G. "the opportunity to introduce the world's best hockey league to more young players in China, but also a platform for sports and culture exchanges between the two countries, which will in turn contribute to the Chinese ice hockey talent pool."
AEG, the Kings' parent company, owns the facility in Shanghai, which Robitaille spent a few days visiting prior to the announcement in Beijing.
"First and foremost, it's a great opportunity for the NHL to establish ourselves here," Robitaille said. "Everybody knows hockey is going to be prominent here in 2022. We're aware the government, the people in China, are trying to promote hockey.
"We brought some kids from China to do some clinics at Toyota Sports Center and then we actually sent a couple of alumni last year here to do some clinics.
"It's definitely an opportunity to promote the game."
The Kings and Canucks will be offering travel packages. Additional information will be published on each team's website as it becomes available
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03-29-2017, 08:01 PM
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03-29-2017, 08:15 PM
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They could've played the games at Minoru Rink and it would've been the same.
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03-29-2017, 09:41 PM
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if ticket prices aren't stupid ill probably go
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03-30-2017, 01:32 AM
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thats right, that Drew Doughty face is really gonna sell the games in Chinarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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03-30-2017, 07:50 AM
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FA gonna be busy with the Canucks on this trip...
...selling properties in China.
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03-30-2017, 08:50 AM
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-smart move by the NHL to play pre-season and eventually regular season games in China. It's about building the popularity of ice hockey at the grassroots level with hockey clinics for youth and brand building of the NHL.
More dollar bills for the league.
China is hosting the winter Olympics in 2022 so that means the government over there is definitely going to promote ice hockey.
NHL partnerships with that Chinese billionaire owner of ORG Packaging helps promote the sport too.  NHL poised to skate into China, hockey's next frontier - Sportsnet.ca
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03-30-2017, 10:51 AM
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Best case scenario; the Canucks suck ass and the Chinese sell there real estate here in Van
Worst case scenario; the Chinese love hockey and more and more of them come over........
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03-30-2017, 11:05 AM
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looks like goldi sitting tonight
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03-30-2017, 11:12 AM
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Willie sitting Goldy for Biega is such a Willie decision
are there limited editions Chinese preseason jerseys with these games? 
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03-30-2017, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 6o4__boi are there limited editions Chinese preseason jerseys with these games? | Special red alternate, probably going to sell out of Tryamkin and Tanev jerseys
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03-30-2017, 11:34 AM
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With the promotion of ice hockey in China, maybe they can develop elite players to play for the NHL.
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03-30-2017, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmhaze Special red alternate, probably going to sell out of Tryamkin and Tanev jerseys | i got u 
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03-30-2017, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 6o4__boi i got u | That Chinese text on Tryamkin's jersey translates to "Vancouver Houses".
Are realtors sponsoring the Canucks red jerseys in order to market homes to mainlanders? 
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03-30-2017, 01:28 PM
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Fans wearing authentic NHL gear will be frowned upon. Knock-offs will be the norm.
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03-30-2017, 01:47 PM
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03-30-2017, 01:51 PM
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03-30-2017, 02:53 PM
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I was thinking "WTF? Am I reading Nabatron's post right? The Kings play our team on Friday." 
Fans who are going to the final home game (EDM) are getting Budweiser Red Light Glasses.
How often will those glasses light up after a Canuck goal? http://www.vancourier.com/pass-it-to...ver-1.13519051
Canucks offer ironic promotional item for final home game
Is it too mean to suggest that the Budweiser Red Light Glasses won’t actually get used on April 8th? These glasses will light up when the Canucks score a goal and it’s entirely possible that the Canucks simply won’t score one.
Just in case, here’s a cup in action, along with an added siren sound effect because Scott Brown loves drama.
Also, I know I’m not the only one to think this is a bad idea for one simple reason: you’re giving disgruntled fans something throwable! Please don’t throw these on the ice. Even though they’re plastic and not glass, it’s just not a good idea.
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03-30-2017, 05:01 PM
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The ones in the cases of Bud are glass (except the bottom part with the light).
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03-30-2017, 05:05 PM
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03-30-2017, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by winson604 Weak or not a goal is a goal. If any of the last 3 games have proven, it's that he's willing and ready to shoot. God bless the Sedins but it's nice to finally have someone who is selfish and shoots. | but we had kesler for years! | |
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03-31-2017, 11:14 AM
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03-31-2017, 12:20 PM
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I saw Gino @ VGH a couple weeks ago. Looking great.
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