JUST ANNOUNCED!
@kj_apa
plus several
#Riverdale
cast members are joining us at this Sunday's
#Canucks
SuperSkills! Get your
#SuperSkills
tickets now for a chance to win a meet & greet at the event ➡️
We're thrilled to receive an extraordinary gift from our own
@_EPettersson
on this
#GivingTuesday
!
Thank you, Petey, for helping us help kids in BC💙💚
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Imagine if Rick Rypien could see this now. Half of all
#NHL
teams are now participating in
#HockeyTalks
. That's 15 teams across North America who understand the incredible importance of talking about mental health and the importance of erasing the stigma. THIS is Rick's legacy:
8 years ago today we lost a good friend. Since then, we've kept our promise to honour Rick Rypien's wish to help young people struggling with mental illness. We've donated more than $100k to mental health programs & launched
#HockeyTalks
- with 15
#NHL
teams now participating!
Today’s winning 50/50 number is
#BS
-1088629. The jackpot is... wait for it... $1,014,555!!! with a take-home prize of $507,278!! 😱 Thank you to all who bought tix for our biggest jackpot ever! Must be 19+.
#ThankYouSedins
Milo & his big brother Kai had a surprise home visit from
@_EPettersson
this week! Petey came bearing gifts for them as part of the
#Canucks
Family Sharing Program which is supporting 60 deserving families from the Canucks Family Education Centre this holiday season. 🎄🎉🎁💙💚
Today is World Mental Health Day. Today and everyday, we work to end the stigma surrounding mental health issues. That’s what Rick wanted, and we won’t stop until it’s okay not to be okay.
#hockeytalks
#sicknotweak
#ryp37
For the last 11 years, Marinette Sedin has been a talented and committed volunteer teacher at the
#Canucks
Family Education Centre having touched the lives of more than 500 students of all ages.
#ThankYouSedins
@BBoeser16
took time out of his recovery to visit our community corner tonight. He asked to have a chance to talk to
@ParkinsonsBC
. It’s a cause close to his heart as his dad lives with Parkinson’s. Thanks Brock!
Today is
#WorldMentalHealthDay2022
💙
In honour of Rick Rypien, we work to end the stigma surrounding mental health and provide resources to support our community with
#HockeyTalks
.
If you could use support, there is always someone to listen:
#Ryp
13 year old Dylan Okimaw from Kelowna was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2. He has been part of
@canucksautism
for five years. Tonight he triumphed as our anthem singer. 💙💚
#AutismAwareness
#CAN10
Tonight
@RogersArena
is dressed in lavender, in honour of
#HockeyFightsCancer
and all the cancer warriors who are battling every day. We stand with you, we are cheering for you and we are always inspired by you.
@Canucks
Thank you Daniel & Henrik, along with your families, for 18 incredible years! Your generosity, compassion and support have changed the lives of thousands of BC kids & families.
#ThankYouSedins
Hockey Talks was inspired by Rick Rypien, former Canucks forward, who tragically lost his battle with mental health issues in 2011.
Fans are encouraged to share personal messages & messages of support to create open dialogue & awareness about mental health, using
#HockeyTalks
.
We couldn't be more excited & proud that Daniel & Henrik received the recognition they deserve at the
#NHLAwards
tonight. The King Clancy Award best exemplifies leadership on & off the ice & who has made a significant humanitarian contribution to his community.
#ThankYouSedins
Congratulations on scoring your 1000th point tonight Daniel! Thank you for all that you do not only for the
@Canucks
, but also for those in communities across BC
#DANIEL1000
So happy to welcome Emilia & Annabelle to their first ever
#Canucks
game tonight. The OT loss already forgotten as Emilia was randomly chosen to receive
@BBoeser16
's game-worn jersey! 💙💚
Petey has been a massive supporter of the Canucks for Kids Fund through the years. On top of his generous $50,000 donation through the EP40 Fund,
@_EPettersson
donates tickets to Canucks for Kids Fund beneficiaries so kids and families can attend a
@Canucks
home game.
.
@BoHorvat
and his wife, Holly, have a special connection to our friends
@RMHBC
and understand the difficulties that these families face. So in 2019, Bo introduced Horvat’s Heroes, a ticket donation program that allows kids and their families the chance to enjoy a Canucks game.
There were 29 people on that bus from our hockey family. We have made a donation of $29,000 to support those families & the Humbolt community. Please donate if you can.
#humboldtstrong
Thank you, Bo💙💚
You are a true leader, on and off the ice. We are so grateful for the commitment and care you and your family have given to our community. From visits to
@bcchf
, to the Horvat’s Heroes program - you made a true impact on the lives of kids and families in BC.
Earlier today
@MichaelDelZotto
told us his friend Jacob, who he met at
@RMHBC
, had something special planned for the faceoff. And that wheely sure didn't disappoint! 👌💜💜
#HockeyFightsCancer
Meet tonight’s Playoff Game of Your Dreams recipient, Sam! Despite battling hematolympoid malignancy, a rare form of cancer, he’s shown incredible strength throughout his treatments at
@BCChildrensHosp
.
We’re cheering for you, Sam!💚💙
Today is
#WorldMentalHealthDay
💙
In honour of Rick Rypien, we work to end the stigma surrounding mental health and provide resources to support our community with
#HockeyTalks
.
If you could use support, there are many resources available at
Tonight's winning 50/50 ticket number is AM-2045523. The INCREDIBLE jackpot is $1,413,630 with a take-home prize of $706,815!! THANK YOU to everyone who bought tix!
🎉🎉💙💚🎉🎉
Thank you, Petey💚💙
Big or small, any donation makes a difference. Learn about two of the many families that have felt the impact of community support:
#GivingTuesday
Today, in partnership with the Sedin Family Foundation, we are very excited to announce an ongoing Legacy Project between the Canucks for Kids Fund & the
@SedinFamilyFdn
. Funding for the first project will match tonight's 50/50 proceeds.
#ThankYouSedins
Here is some cuteness for your Tuesday afternoon! The holiday giving continues as Holly Donaldson &
@BoHorvat
visit the Santana family and
@BBoeser16
&
@troystecher
stop by to see the Rehman family. 💙💚
Last week was extra special as we welcomed Scott and his family from
@MakeAWishBCYK
to the arena for our game vs Vegas. 💙 From catching morning skate to hanging out with his heroes, Quinn Hughes and the Sedin twins, the day was filled with unforgettable moments.
Pink Shirt Day is Feb 28!
@89SGagner
&
@MichaelDelZotto
swapped their jerseys for pink shirts to raise awareness of the effects of cyberbullying. Proceeds of
@pinkshirtday
merch sales support organizations that foster healthy self-esteem & kindness in children and youth.
In 2019,
@BBoeser16
introduced Boeser’s Beauties, a ticket program that offers the amazing kids
@bcchf
the opportunity to take in a
@Canucks
home game. Brock also supports
@ParkinsonsBC
and
@pfminnesota
through Pucks for Parkinson’s in honour of his dad, Duke.
Finalists!
The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the
@NHL
player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on & off the ice & who has made a significant humanitarian contribution to his community.
Last night, 5 year old Alexis was Alex Edler’s guest in the Eagles Nest! Alexis is a young philanthropist who loves the
@Canucks
& donates her money to
@CanuckPlace
. How great is that? Thank you so much Alexis!
#canucks
Today,
@BoHorvat
and
@MichaelDelZotto
were honoured to meet some amazing kids from Tl’azt’en Nation. They travelled 14 hours by bus to be at the game tonight!
Daniel & Henrik are in the house tonight to tell fans about the
@SedinFamilyFdn
💙 Buying tickets for tonight's 50/50 raffle helps the Sedins help families in BC.
Must be 19+ and located in BC to play.
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In honour of our 2023 Pride Night, we are thrilled to support
@QMUNITY
with a $20,000 donation towards their youth programming.
QMUNITY is a local non-profit organization that supports 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their allies in our community. 🌈
The
@SedinFamilyFdn
sponsored 15 First Nations youth from Port Hardy to attend the Gathering Our Voices Indigenous Youth Leadership Training conference. To kick things off, the group attended the most recent
@Canucks
game & spent some time with the twins!
#communityisateamsport
With
@SvenBaertschi
's 9th goal, the tally for Sven Scores for HEROS is now up to $4500! This season Sven has once again pledged $500 for each goal he scores to support the awesome kids & youth at
@heroshockey
.
🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
Today, April 2nd, is designated by the UN as World Autism Awareness Day. We proudly stand with our friends at the
@canucksautism
as they work to increase autism acceptance, understanding and support today and every day.
#WAAD
#AutismAcceptance