Dw182 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I thought Canucks fans would get a kick out of this; here's an album of a recent stint I was lucky enough to be a part of with Alexandre Burrows for the new attraction "Fly Over Canada". For most of the day, I was able to wander around Rogers Arena by myself and skate on the ice for as long as I wanted. Burrows would be hanging around, as well as the child pictured in the photos with me. The concept was to have Burrows and the child play together in a "dream-like" scenario, where I was the goalie. Needless to say, it was an unbelievable experience where I was able to be at Rogers for a whole day, get a tour of the place from Burrows, and got to interact with him for more than a few hours. A few of the gems that I gained from the experience was asking him what his thoughts were on letting me stick wave my fingers in his face (to which he replied that I probably shouldn't ask him that before he shoots on me) and as well as getting a whole detour of the dressing room (gaming/entertainment room, washroom, etc.) Burrows was one of the nicest guys in person, and ended up giving a signed jersey and two of his sticks to the kid. I got quite a few pictures with him, a few autographs, and probably the best part of all, I had him shoot on me for quite an extensive amount of time. Was tons of fun. I'll try my best to answer any of the questions or comments you guys may have if you do! Some of you may know me from a few videos I've posted in the Creative and media section. If you have the time, check out a web-series that a buddy and I have created awhile of never-before-seen and replications of NHL-inspired dekes and tricks. We're based out of Vancouver and are just two guys having tons of fun with something that hasn't been done on YouTube before. We have 9 episodes so far! Subscribe here: http://www.youtube.c...r?feature=watch EDIT: The full album has many more pictures, as some people seem to not be checking the link Full album: http://imgur.com/a/JV5mb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Lucky! Every story I hear about Burr involves him being really nice to those who've gotten a chance to meet him. Class act. Did you manage to stop him on his signature shootout move? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papayas Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 So burrows took his loads off you for an extensive amount of time? Savy..... O man I hope I won't get ban.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
мeтpо Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Looks photoshopped to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Fivehole0 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Looks photoshopped to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
мeтpо Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Haters gonna hate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dw182 Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 So burrows took his loads off you for an extensive amount of time? Savy..... O man I hope I won't get ban.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dw182 Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 Not hating, just looks photoshopped to me. Could very well be real but wouldn't there be some kind of news story on it if it happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poetica Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Wow. Cool! Good for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Wow, that's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahma Bull Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Canucks still auditioning for a #1. Luongo still wants out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Specter Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Whoa! That sounds like an nifty experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dw182 Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 Canucks still auditioning for a #1. Luongo still wants out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazin! Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Unreal experience I bet. I'd love to take the ice with some NHLers. Got the chance to play on Evander Kane's line at drop-in once. He's amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keslerific Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 How tall are you dude? Burrows is 6ft 1 . You must be 7ft tall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikiShiz Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Awesome stuff! I love Burrows! A while ago I was standing outside Rogers Arena and he was the only Canuck who stopped his car, rolled down his window and signed autographs for everyone there. Super nice guy and glad he's a Canuck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Boudreau Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Very cool. Just being on the ice with an NHLer or even high end junior players most open your eyes to how good they really are. Tv doesn't do them justice how these guys make plays at such high speeds. Everyone who has had the chance to skate or play in a pickup game marvels at these guys skill to do the things they do at top speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John.Tallhouse Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Badass man! Shoot me a txt next time ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Burrows has to be may favorite Canuck. Been such a straight shooter and down to earth guy ever since he broke in with the Canucks. Look like a super experience, congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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