Canucks coming to Langley

Posted by admin on Dec 1, 2009 in Sports | 0 comments

While the Vancouver Canucks will be visiting the Carolina Hurricanes in an afternoon match on Dec. 5, the Canuck Alumni will be facing off against the Titans hockey team at the George Preston Arena in Langley that same day at 7:00 p.m.

“We are honored to have the Vancouver Canuck Alumni play us,” says Titans’ head coach Dwayne Lowdermilk. “The players look forward to rubbing shoulders with their hockey heroes.”

As the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League continues to grow, the event is seen as another positive step for the league as a whole. TWU is hoping to offer financial support to students through a potential hockey scholarship program. “This game’s purpose,” says Lowdermilk, “is to raise funds for recruiting and development, as the Titans hope to attract talented graduating junior players who wish to continue on playing hockey while pursing undergraduate studies.”

A few notable Canuck Alumni that will be playing in the fundraising game is Dave Babych, a fan favourite due to his trademark bushy mustache, and the only Canuck defenseman to register a hat trick in a game. The Canucks’ franchise leader in games played and wins by a goaltender, Kirk McLean will also be suiting up. McLean is best remembered in Vancouver for backstopping the Canucks to the Stanley Cup finals in 1994, where the lost in seven games.

While the event is a hockey game, a representative from the Canuck Alumni, Rod Brathwaite believes that the cause is well worth it. “The Vancouver Canucks Alumni understand and know the importance of post secondary education. When it comes to our leaders of tomorrow its important to support their growth in education,” says Brathwaite.

Meanwhile, the Titans are enjoying one of their best seasons in recent memory. After last year’s dismal performance, the team is 4-7 heading into Christmas break.

“We came out strong early, but this slump has had many growing points for us”, said Lowdermilk on his team’s recent performance. “We see that we can beat any team in the league. We just have to get back to a full 60 minutes of play.”

Lowdermilk cites rookie forward Dwayne Edward’s steady improvement as one of the catalysts for the Titans’ improved fortunes. “Trevor comes to play, and when he is on his game he raises our teams’ overall level. He is a very talented young man and knows where the net is.” 
The Titans and Canuck Alumni hope to raise $10,000 from the event, and tickets are available for $10.