The Vancouver Canucks return to action tonight against the Detroit Red Wings. The Canucks are finally back on home ice after a 4-game road trip following the All-Star weekend break.
The Canucks last faced the Red Wings on Saturday in a 5-2 loss, making this a home-and-home game.
Final on the road. pic.twitter.com/Xrk6CiEjww
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) February 11, 2023
The Canucks will look to get the victory tonight, as they celebrate Black History Month for tonight’s game. The Canucks will wear special warmup jerseys that commemorate the occasion and these special jerseys were designed by award-winning artist, Yared Nigussu.
The warmup jerseys worn by the Canucks in tonight’s warmup will be auctioned off when the game ends at 10 pm (PST). Auctions have already begun, with starting bids for the top players like Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes starting at $850. The other Canucks players who aren’t the top stars have their game-worn jerseys starting at $800.
Our Black History Month Warmup Jersey auction is live now!
Partial proceeds will be donated to the BC Black History Month Awareness Society (BCBHAS)
BID | https://t.co/plDIR8nDMT pic.twitter.com/DmZN2j8Rzz
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) February 13, 2023
There will be additional special merchandise alongside the jerseys. There will be a tee shirt, pin, puck, and stickers that all have the special Black History Month Canucks logo on them. All proceeds from the jersey auctions and merchandise will go to BC Black History Awareness Society.
Canucks goaltender, Collin Delia, will get the start in goal tonight. The Canucks placed their other goaltender, Spencer Martin on waivers earlier today. This is a bit of a surprise, even though his last few games have been very lackluster. Despite him being placed on waivers, he is still set to back-up Delia for tonight’s game… weird. This could be because Canucks star goaltender, Thatcher Demko, is nearing his return from injury. The hockey world will find out if Martin clears tomorrow morning.
General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that G Spencer Martin has been placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment to Abbotsford (AHL).
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) February 13, 2023
Rick Tocchet says that Spencer Martin will backup Collin Delia tonight, even though Martin was put on waivers today. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
— Brendan Batchelor (@BatchHockey) February 13, 2023
The Canucks currently hold a record of 21-28-4, while the Red Wings currently hold a record of 23-20-8. The Canucks are essentially out of the playoff race, while the Red Wings still have a chance to make the playoffs, sitting 7 points out of the final wild-card spot.
Catch the game tonight at 7 pm (PST) in what should be another exciting Canucks hockey game.