This Vancouver team has a very extend hockey background since its early beginnings as the Vancouver Millionaires in 1910 and 1915.
The team was first part of the (PCHL – Pacific Coast Hockey League) then in the 1952 became part of the WHL – World Hockey League until 1970 when the Canucks were admitted in the NHL – National Hockey League.
Nevertheless, the Canucks have been a very prominent team winnings several division and conference championships in the 70’s, 90’s and most recently in the 2006-2007 season.
The Canucks is currently owned by the Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment Group led by Francesco Aquilini.
Amongst some of the Canucks most accomplished players we find: John Bower, Cam Neely, Allan Stanley, Jake Milford, Roger Nielson, Stan Smyl and Wayne Gretzky. |