Canucks Throughout History – The 1970s
After their first somewhat successful season in 1974-75, many Canuck fans finally had hope for a team that could compete in the playoffs someday. However, contrary to the previous season, after winning their first game, the Canucks began to lose more than win and many fans quickly became disappointed. As the season went on, however, … Continue reading Canucks Throughout History – 1975-76 season
The Canucks were a rebuilding team in the late 1970s and for a while, it looked like a new young goaltender, Glen Hanlon would be the future tender for the team. Drafted 40th overall in 1977, Hanlon played four games in the NHL during his draft year at the age of 20 and showed good … Continue reading Canucks Throughout History – Glen Hanlon
Harold Snepsts was drafted in the fourth round in 1974 as a twenty year-old by the Canucks and joined the Canucks on the upswing. Snepsts actually played in 27 games during his first year and though he managed only 1 goal and 3 points, his role was clear. At 6'3" and well over 200 pounds, … Continue reading Canucks Throughout History – Harold Snepsts
Kearns, who was born in 1945 and joined the Canucks in 1971, was a unique sort of defenseman. At 5'9", he was smaller than most defenders, but his 185 lb frame somewhat made up for his lack of vertical fortitude. Kearns was an offensive defenseman in his sublime skating skills and ability to move the … Continue reading Canucks Throughout History – Dennis Kearns
Don Lever is without a doubt, the most successful first round pick Vancouver made within their first three drafts. The swift-skating Lever was picked 3rd Overall by Vancouver after a year in which Vancouver finished last in the NHL's standings, but were bumped down to 3rd in the draft due to the 1972 expansion teams. … Continue reading Canucks Throughout History – Don Lever
Rick Blight was drafted 10th Overall by the Canucks in the 1975 Amateur draft after dominating the WHA during the early 70s. Unlike several high Canuck draft picks, Blight actually met expectations when he entered the NHL. Blight jumped straight into the NHL at the age of 20 (the draft age was 20 back then) … Continue reading Canucks Throughout History – Rick Blight
Drafted at 10th overall in the 1969 Amateur Draft by the Boston Bruins, Chris Oddleifson always had some potential. Vancouver showed they believed that he could capitalize on that when they traded accomplished goal scorer Bobby Schmautz for Oddleifson near the end of the 1973-74 season. Oddleifson, just 23 years old at this time, had … Continue reading Canucks Throughout History – Chris Oddleifson
