The Vancouver Giants are known for their hockey with heart and also for their many community events and promotions throughout their season. Coming up they have Woodward’s $1.49 Day (November 17th), Star Wars Night (December 4th), Ugly Christmas Sweater Night (December 11th), Teddy Bear Toss presented by TELUS (December 18th), and more. This Saturday, November 14th, is White Spot Legends Night presented by The Hockey Shop, featuring two very special guests: Guy Lafleur and Dennis Hull.
The Vancouver Giants will host the Portland Winterhawks that night at the Pacific Coliseum and 100 lucky fans in attendance at the game will have a chance to meet either Guy or Dennis.
“Our involvement with the Scotiabank Hockey for Alzheimer’s tournament started because of our relationship with Gordie Howe, and the efforts of the Gordie and Colleen Howe Foundation to raise money for dementia research,” said Giants Vice President, Business Development Dale Saip. “We are honoured as an organization to participate with hockey legends like Dennis and Guy in their support of this worthwhile cause.”
Lafleur tallied 1,353 points in 1,127 NHL games over his 17 year career with the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Quebec Nordiques. “The Flower” won five Stanley Cups, three Art Ross Trophies, two Hart Trophies, one Conn Smythe Trophy and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988. Lafleur is also the Canadiens’ all-time leading scorer with 1,246 points in a Habs uniform.
Hull played 14 seasons in the NHL — 13 with the Chicago Blackhawks and one with the Detroit Red Wings. He was a five time NHL All-Star and tallied 654 points in 959 career games. “The Silver Jet” also spent eight seasons playing alongside his older brother Bobby for the Blackhawks. Internationally, Hull represented Canada at the 1972 Summit Series.
For tickets, purchase online or call 604-4-GIANTS (604-444-2687).
White Spot Legends Night Prize Pack
Thanks to the Vancouver Giants, I have a White Spot Family Pak to give away for Legends Night. This includes 4 tickets to the game (gold section), 2 White Spot Legendary Platters, 2 White Spot Pirate Paks, 1 game night parking voucher, and a $10 gas coupon for Chevron! Here’s how you can enter to win:
Comment here naming a favourite (past or present) Giants player (1 entry)
Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
RT to enter to win a White Spot Legends Night prize pack from @WHLGiants @Miss604 http://ow.ly/Urxle
I will draw one winner from all entries at 12:00pm on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Follow the Vancouver Giants on Twitter and Facebook for the latest scores, news, event and promotion information.
Since the beginning of the month, poppies have adorned the left lapels of Canadians and on Remembrance Day, through ceremonies, memorials, and services, veterans will be honoured across the country. There are several events taking place around Metro Vancouver, as there have been for decades, with the cenotaph at Victory Square being one of the main ceremony locations in the city.
Searching the City of Vancouver Archives this morning, I found some photographs of Remembrance Day at Victory Square from services throughout the past 80 years:
Remembrance at Victory Square
1924 / Unveiling of the cenotaph / Photographer: Stuart Thomson / Archives# CVA 99-1217
1920s / Photographer: Philip T. Timms / Archives# CVA 677-1102
1932 / Photographer: Stuart Thomson / Archives# CVA 99-2691
1932 / Photographer: Stuart Thomson / Archives# CVA 99-2689
1932 / Photographer: Stuart Thomson / Archives# CVA 99-2696
1946 / Photographer: Jack Lindsay / Archives# CVA 1184-3604
Guildford Town Centre has a new dining option complete with delicious Neapolitan-style pizza and a centre bar with big screens for game night. Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria recently opened its doors in this popular Surrey location, making this urban destination its 6th BC location and 29th in Canada.
Serving an authentically Italian menu with Canadian twists made with the freshest ingredients, and honouring the pizza making methods that have been practiced in Naples since the 18th century, Famoso Guildford will offer many unique and delicious dishes that everyone can enjoy.
Famoso Guildford will offer comes with a revised menu, with the addition of 6 new pasta dishes and an updated appetizer list to reflect the culinary heritage of Italy, as well as full tableside service. Pizza toppings, on their world famous crust range from prosciutto, arugula, and smoked mozzarella, to artichoke hearts, soppressata, walnuts, drizzles of honey, and many more options. If you would like to experience this taste of Napoli, I have a $50 gift card to give away. Here’s how you can enter to win:
Leave a comment naming your favourite pizza topping (1 entry)
Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
RT to enter to win a $50 gift card for @famosopizzeria in Guildford from @Miss604 http://ow.ly/UiCqu
I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Find Famoso Guildford on the plaza in the building underneath Milestones (Guildford Town Centre, 10355 152 St, Surrey, BC). The prize will only be valid for the Guildford location so that the winner can check out the new restaurant.
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Since joining Major League Soccer (“MLS”) in 2011, Vancouver Whitecaps FC have made the playoffs three times. They were the first Canadian team to ever qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs and they’re also the first team to do it twice. Another milestone will be reached this weekend as we host Vancouver’s first home match in their MLS Cup playoff history.
Back in March I wrote 5 Reasons to Attend a Whitecaps Match in 2015 and “an excellent chance at making the playoffs” should have been the 6th reason. Fan experience of course was my #1 reason and it can’t be beat.
Last week club president Bob Lenarduzzi announced that they’ll open up the entire lower bowl of BC Place for this special match, bumping attendance to a potential 27,500. Since this may be the first Whitecaps match for many, I figured a primer would help:
Pick Up Some Gear
Stop by the Whitecaps FC store in the Landing at 375 Water Street in Gastown or at Terry Fox Plaza outside BC Place. You can also shop online.
Arrive Early for Specials
BC Place and Whitecaps FC usually announce early bird specials on drinks (wine, beer) and food before the match. Follow them both on Twitter (@BCPlace & @WhitecapsFC) for the specifics on Sunday.
White is the Colour
A tradition since 1974, a video will play on the big screen with lyrics before kickoff. Clap and sing along while wearing your white for the Whitecaps. The club is also encouraging all attendees on Sunday to wear white to the match.
Starting 11
When the starting 11 are announced in the stadium you will hear the first name called then the crowd usually responds by shouting the last name of the player. Join thousands of fans in announcing our team before things get underway on the pitch.
Support
There are three main supporter groups for Whitecaps FC: Curva Collective, Raincity Brigade, Southsiders. John and I are members of the Southsiders and we all sit between sections 249 and 254. Raincity Brigade is to our left, followed by Curva Collective on the curva.
There are several songs and chants that only members might know but please join in when you hear our familiar Whitecaps chant (followed by clapping) or a back and forth “WHITE!” / “CAPS!” chant between our groups. The more voices we have to drown out the hundreds of Portland Timbers supporters the better!
Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Tuesday that fewer than 1,500 tickets remain for Sunday’s historic first ever MLS home playoff match at BC Place. Premium suites also remain available and can be purchased for your group by contacting Tom Tompkins at [email protected] or 604-484-7874. UPDATE: The match is sold out!
Should Whitecaps FC win on Sunday, they will advance to the Western Conference Final to take on the winner of the other Conference Semifinal between FC Dallas and Seattle Sounders FC.
