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    Eriksson's 'friction'

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    I've ALWAYS tried not to go against a player who doesn't perform.

    Even if he's clearly overpaid.

     

    I'm not that type of fan.

    I consider all the players as human beings and I try to support a player that struggles. 

     

    But when I read this type of stuff... 

     

    C'MON MAN.

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    8 years ago

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    1 hour ago, debluvscanucks said:

    Aw, man....next to my kids being born....

     

    I've told this story here before, but feel compelled to tell it again.  That game is the most memorable, ever, for me.

     

    I worked until 4 and was going to rush home, make dinner then settle in for the game.  Except...I had children and my son needed a ride to his girlfriend's.  In Surrey.  I grumbled, complained and told him I HAD to be back in time for the game so be ready to tuck and roll.

     

    We rushed out to Surrey and along the way we heard a bang coming from the back of the car.   As I dropped him off we had a quick check of where we thought the sound had come from - nothing.  So off I went, at warp speed, to do the 40 minute or so drive home.  It was about an hour before game time - I was good (unless there was unusually heavy traffic...although I would be travelling counter to the rush hour stuff).

     

    So as I'm tearing (within the speed limit of course) at 900 mph along River Road, I went to pass a slow moving semi (as he was too big to just ram out of my way).  At that moment, my tire blew and the car went snaky!!!  RIGHT in front of the funeral home where we'd cremated Mom...I think she might have helped me out that day.

     

    I was rattled, but got to the side of the road where my first thoughts were:  OMG I'M GOING TO MISS THE GAME!!!!

     

    I had no cell phone.  There was nothing much in the area to speak of.  Except....was that a Quizno's sign???  It was.

     

    I RAN down the side street and was happy to see it was still open.  I PLEADED with the owner to let me use the phone to call BCAA - at first he said no, then I explained that I would die if I wasn't home for the game so he agreed. 

     

    I called BCAA and the clerk immediately informed me that there was a back up and it would be at least an hour's wait.  OMG NO.  

     

    Again, I pleaded.  Begged.  Bribed.  (Not really).   The guy was good natured, had a laugh at my desperation and said he'd see what he could do.

     

    I RAN back to the car and put the radio on for the pregame.  Within 15 minutes or so a BCAA driver arrived on the scene.   

     

    The anthems were being sung as I got back into the car after getting him set up.  I had the sunroof open and a HUGE cloud passed overhead and it started to rain.  Maybe it was my tears, I don't know.  Then an eagle soared over the car and a rainbow came out.  I took that to be a sign.

     

    The game started and Burr scored!!!   I honked the horn (LOL, it's what we did when we were in the car for a Canucks' goal)...poor guy working on my tire.  I apologized, he finished and I went speeding (at speed limit, of course) through the tunnel and home.  I was a wreck, but got in to catch the second in progress.  My daughter was there and got a video of me as the dragon was slayed that game...it's hilarious.  I didn't know she was filming and all the emotion of the frantic dash came pouring out along with sheer jubilation at the goal.

     

    Quite a game.

    Love the story, Deb.

     

    That's why I open this thread, love how Canucks are linked with our personal history.

     

    And that's one of the main reasons why I am so upset we are out of the playoffs for many years.

     

    No playoffs, no big memories. (Except Sedins last one)

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    8 years ago

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    “They slayed the dragon!” (John Shorthouse)

     

    “Finally, after three seasons and 19 playoff games against Chicago, for Vancouver, it’s a wonderful day for an exorcism.” (Jim Hughson)

     

    Enjoy the memories, we will be back. 

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