Why Vancouver needed Playoff Hockey

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Is there any further evidence needed than last night?

It seemed as if the entire Lower Mainland was screaming at the top of their lungs when that second Joshua goal went in. As far as fanbases go, there aren’t many that rival Vancouverites dedication to their hometown team. The stadium was absolutely insane, the city was buzzing, and the team out there definitely felt the love from the fans last night. To think that we haven’t experienced a playoff win in Vancouver since 2015 is crazy, this win was nine years in the making.

It’s not even just the city of Vancouver either, Surrey made themselves heard after the win by piling intersections full of fans to celebrate the game 1 win. It just means more to Canucks fans. 

There is no better feeling than experiencing winning a playoff game. To have that happen in Vancouver is even better. Not only were the fans inside the stadium being loud, almost every bar or restaurant in Vancouver was filled with fans who were just as pumped up as the ones inside the stadium. The culture that this playoff feeling has brought to the city is unmatched, and some the city hasn’t felt since that playoff run back in 2011. Which most Vancouverites are still recovering from…

Being a Vancouver sports fan has definitely been a roller coaster the past few years. The Canucks have been in an almost 10 year rebuild, the Whitecaps, have hovered around mediocrity for years, and unless you love the CFL, chances are you’re a Seahawk fan, which definitely hasn’t been fun since that brutal pick Russel Wilson threw in the Super Bowl. Here’s why the time is now to be a Canucks fan: goal scoring song? Don’t You (Forget About Me) BANGER. Bringing back Where the Streets Have No Name as the entrance song? CHILLS. So go buy that ticket, go to that bar, go run through the street (safely) with your jersey on, and wave that white towel. 

Enjoy the moment while it’s here, and don’t stress about what might happen later in the playoffs. Embrace the vibe of the city and wear those Canuck colours with pride. 1 win down 15 to go, keep the energy high for the rest of the playoffs, the boys are going to need it. Game 2 is tomorrow night, you know what to do Canucks fans. Be loud, be proud, and remember, these are our waters.

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