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Well... the dream is over. Canada lost to Guatemala in the Gold Cup quarterfinals. Shaffelburg's red card at half time proved to be costly.

Not to mention, missing our best left back (Davies), centre back (Bombito), and central midfielder (Eustaquio) for the tournament. Still, the depth that was available should have been enough to beat Guatemala. Congratulations to them on advancing to the semis for the first time in their history.

[HarrisonSasquatchWx]

Well... the dream is over. Canada lost to Guatemala in the Gold Cup quarterfinals. Shaffelburg's red card at half time proved to be costly.

Not to mention, missing our best left back (Davies), centre back (Bombito), and central midfielder (Eustaquio) for the tournament. Still, the depth that was available should have been enough to beat Guatemala. Congratulations to them on advancing to the semis for the first time in their history.

I'm sorry to hear Tbud l know soccer is your passion it seems this squad is weaker IMO no?

[Glacier]

Detroit legend Alex DelVecchio dead at 93

One of the greatest hockey players of all time, who centered the line featuring Gordie Howe, and even wore the C over Howe... https://www.nhl.com/news/alex-delvecchi ... ng-ability

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Detroit legend Alex DelVecchio dead at 93

One of the greatest hockey players of all time, who centered the line featuring Gordie Howe, and even wore the C over Howe... https://www.nhl.com/news/alex-delvecchi ... ng-ability

R.I.Peices Alex yes l read that yesterday Glace l remember him from the early years when the Canucks entered the league.

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Very disappointed that the Canucks have dealt Silvos to the Penguins not much of a return either.
Edit: Dakota Joshua was also traded to the Laffs what is this management doing blowing it up.

[HarrisonSasquatchWx]

When Pavel Bure burst into the NHL in 1991, he looked like something out of a video game. Blazing speed, unbelievable hands, and a pure goal-scoring instinct — Bure didn’t just play hockey, he exploded through it. Nicknamed “The Russian Rocket,” he instantly became must-see TV.

Bure was born in Moscow in 1971 and trained within the Soviet Union’s legendary hockey system. By the time he arrived in North America, his reputation had already spread — but few were prepared for just how dominant he would be. Drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the 6th round (113th overall) in 1989, many teams passed on him due to complications with Soviet players leaving the country. Vancouver took the gamble, and it paid off spectacularly.

In his first season (1991–92), Bure scored 34 goals and 60 points in just 65 games, earning the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s Rookie of the Year. Over the next two seasons, he became the first Canuck to score 60 goals in a season — and he did it twice in a row. His explosive rushes down the ice became legendary; fans would rise to their feet the moment he touched the puck. He had an unmatched ability to turn defense into offense within seconds.

But then, the injuries started.

Bure tore ligaments in his knee in 1995 after a collision with Steve Smith of the Blackhawks — an injury that required reconstructive surgery. While he returned and still scored at an elite pace, his knees would never be the same. After tensions with Vancouver management, Bure was traded to the Florida Panthers in 1999. Despite ongoing knee problems, he still won back-to-back Rocket Richard Trophies in 2000 and 2001, scoring 58 and 59 goals — an astonishing feat in the dead-puck era.

His time in Florida, however, was plagued by injury. He played only 56 games in his final three seasons between the Panthers and New York Rangers, missing large chunks of each year due to continued knee issues. Despite countless surgeries, rehab, and determination, his body simply couldn't keep up with his game.

In 2005, at just 34 years old, Bure officially retired from the NHL. In only 702 career games, he scored 437 goals and 779 points — a scoring pace that places him among the all-time greats.

In 2012, Pavel Bure was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, a tribute to how exceptional he truly was — even if fans were robbed of seeing him at his best for longer. He was also honored by the Vancouver Canucks, who retired his No. 10 jersey in 2013.

Pavel Bure wasn’t just fast — he was a blur, a flash of brilliance who made defenders look frozen in time. And though his career was shortened by relentless knee injuries, his impact remains unforgettable. Bure gave fans moments of jaw-dropping magic that still live on — proof that greatness doesn’t always need longevity to be legendary.

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[Glacier]

Bure was probably the most electrifying player the Canucks ever had.His career ending knee problems stemmed from an incident where he caught his blade in the boards and it twisted his knee real bad.

[HarrisonSasquatchWx]

Bure was probably the most electrifying player the Canucks ever had.His career ending knee problems stemmed from an incident where he caught his blade in the boards and it twisted his knee real bad.

Yup l remember that game Glace l thought that was our cup year Bure, Mogilny together seems Knuckles are snake bitten. that injury happened in November 1995 l believe.

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Perhaps it's the Mandela effect Glace somehow l thought Bure first blew his knee against the Rangers in November 1995. l don't recall Steve Smith being involved. I didn't think it was against the Blackhawks.
l do remember in March 2001 when Naslund blew his knee against the Stars behind the net he fell awkwardly.

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I remember them all who the hell is Harry Cameron looks more like a mug shot

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[Glacier]

I remember them all who the hell is Harry Cameron looks more like a mug shot
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Back then you had to sit still for quite a few seconds so that the picture would be clear.

BTW, last a friend in williams lake took my picture with an eighteen hundreds camera... I didn't have to sit still though because he uses a 20,000 watt flash.

As for the NHL, here's an interesting table proving withouta doubtthat Bertuzzi and Nedved are the greatest Canucks of all time..

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We're were you Glace? anyone remember this event. l do l was watching the game.

https://globalnews.ca/news/3188253/watc ... 0the%20ice

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Gary Smiths photos always looked like a mug shot Glace.

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[Glacier]

We're were you Glace? anyone remember this event. l do l was watching the game.

https://globalnews.ca/news/3188253/watc ... 0the%20ice

I wasn't even born yet. Funny stuff!

[Glacier]

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