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Sun Life Financial Skate with the Canucks

Comments 126 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Sun Life Financial is giving lucky fans the chance to skate with the Canucks at Rogers Arena on Monday, February 11, 2013 (which is also BC’s first Family Day holiday) and the Canucks are currently hosting a contest so that you can win your way in and participate in this unique on-ice experience. The Canucks’ […]

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Use Siri to Find Vancouver Sports Info

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The other night I was randomly barking commands at Siri on my iPhone 4S when I landed on the phrase: “Show me bears”. Instead of pulling up a search window and finding an image of a bear, Siri showed me the current roster of the Chicago Bears football team. I tried something else: “Show me […]

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Vancouver Canucks Scrimmage

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Last night the Vancouver Canucks hosted a scrimmage that was open to the public. Those who signed up online in advance filed around Rogers Arena and entered the rink to claim general admission seats. The squad was split into two teams, grey versus blue, and they played two 10 minute periods, a 15 minute period, […]

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CBC Vancouver Hosts Return to Hockey

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Hockey is back and that means Hockey Night in Canada gets to celebrate its 60th anniversary more publicly this season. To get fans (especially those who might need a bit more encouragement) pumped up for the quick season that is about to start, CBC Vancouver is hosting a special event in honor of NHL hockey’s […]

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2013 Schedule

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Major League Soccer and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC released their season schedule this morning after previously announcing that our opening game at home would be against Toronto FC on March 2nd. John and I jumped into being season ticket holders last year and renewed last October after discovering just how great the Whitecaps supporter experience […]

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Whitecaps FC Store in Metrotown

Comments 107 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver Whitecaps FC have opened up a retail store in a fantastic location at Metropolis at Metrotown. This past weekend we took the SkyTrain over to the store to take a look at the selection and pick up some gifts. THIS STORE IS NOW CLOSED. VISIT THE WHITECAPS STORE AT 375 WATER ST IN VANCOUVER […]

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BC Lions Tailgate Empire

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Although it’s prevalent in America, you don’t see much pre-sport game tailgating in Vancouver — that is unless you find the right group on BC Lions game day. “The point is to get together with friends before the game to celebrate and partake in the long time football tradition of the tailgate party, which includes […]

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NCAA Basketball at SFU

Comments 11 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Simon Fraser University was a regular Sunday drive destination for my family when I was younger since my it was my father’s alma mater. We used to hike on the mountain’s forest trails, visit the library, and look for the big Christmas tree in Convocation Mall every winter. It’s grown over the years with the […]

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC Make it to the 2012 MLS Playoffs

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

After a disappointing 1-0 loss to the Portland Timbers at BC Place this afternoon, the Whitecaps‘ saving grace came from an unlikely place — our Cascadia rivals Seattle Sounders FC. We needed the 3-point finish at home but the second best result was for Seattle to defeat FC Dallas who we’ve been battling in the […]

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BC Sports Hall of Fame 2012 Honoured Members Reception

by Rebecca Bollwitt

This evening the BC Sports Hall of Fame hosted a reception for its Honoured Members and Class of 2012 inductees. Seated in the Hall of Champions, the new inductees were among family and friends as their achievements were recognized ahead the 44th annual Banquet of Champions at the Vancouver Convention Centre that will take place […]

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