An ode to Luke Schenn
After weeks and months of speculation, the Vancouver Canucks have traded defenceman Luke Schenn. He is going back to the team where it all began for him, the Toronto Maple Leafs. What is coming back? A third-round pick in this…
Month February 2023
Canucks Journal: Stillman traded, Kravtsov, Miller hurt and the deadline
So this will be a new article series on the Vancouver Canucks here at the Area 51 Sports Network. Canucks Journal will be similar to Avid Thoughts and Nathan Durec’s Vancouver Whitecaps Terminal City Thoughts. Obviously, we will only focus…
Second-half errors undo the Whitecaps in home opener
The Vancouver Whitecaps’ dominant first 45 minutes was undone by a two-minute lapse of concentration in the second as Real Salt Lake won 2-1. They were unable to capitalize on their plethora of chances, something that head coach Vanni Sartini…
Countdown to UFC Vegas 70
Before the UFC moves out of the APEX centre for the next couple months, we’re back one final time for UFC Vegas 70. A new light heavyweight title contender could emerge in the main event between Nikita Krylov and Ryan…
Vancouver Whitecaps 2023 season preview and predictions
The Vancouver Whitecaps begin their 12th season in Major League Soccer on Saturday, February 25 when Real Salt Lake visit BC Place. The Whitecaps will look to come out swinging in their opening game like how Killswitch Engage opens their 2016…
Kamloops Blazers Prospect Report: A Look at Sanche, Murray, Korte, and Tait
The Kamloops Blazers have a spectacular roster, and their list of prospects is no different. In this prospects report, the spotlight is on four Blazers prospects: Jesse Sanche, Jordan Murray, Luke Korte, and Ashton Tait. Jesse Sanche (G) Goaltender Jesse…
Samuel Honzek Showing Why He Is A Top Prospect In Return From Injury
After suffering a lower-body injury at the 2023 World Junior Championships, Vancouver Giants forward Samuel Honzek made his return to the Giants after missing 20 games. In his first two games back, he recorded two goals and eight shots, showing…
Whitecaps sign Sergio Córdova to help bolster attack
It took longer than expected but the Vancouver Whitecaps have their new striker. On early Monday morning, the club announced they have signed Venezuelan striker Sergio Córdova from Bundesliga side FC Augsburg. Córdova joins Ryan Gauld and Andrés Cubas as the Whitecaps’…
Vancouver Giants Prospect Report: Hutchison M.V.P Season, Oreskovic Heating Up, Primerano Dominates & A Look At Hudson Landmark
Welcome to the Vancouver Giants prospect report. In this series, we look at how some of the team’s prospects are doing so far this season. This edition will look at Matthew Hutchison, Jakob Oreskovic, Chloe Primerano and Hudson Landmark. Matthew…
Vancouver Whitecaps add winning mentality with new goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka
The Vancouver Whitecaps have their goalkeeper. Earlier today, the club announced the signing of Yohei Takaoka on a two-year contract with a club option for 2025 with the use of Targeted Allocation Money. Takaoka, 26, is fresh off a stellar…