Vancouver mayor to ban Canucks watch parties due to riot concerns
The Vancouver Canucks are known for causing chaos on the streets during the playoffs and the mayor has decided to take action this time around to avoid a riot.
The Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators are deadlocked at one game apiece as their Round 1 Stanley Cup Playoff series heads to Music City for Games 3 and 4.
Unlike other cities such as Toronto, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and even Calgary, Vancouver hasn't hosted major outdoor watch parties for Canucks fans. The city's leadership, mindful of past negative incidents in 1994 and 2011, is cautious about such gatherings. While not ruling out watch parties entirely, they're approaching any potential events with great care.
"Are we going to do our work? Absolutely ... We're not just going to say, 'Hey, let's throw a party. This time will be different.'"
The aftermath of Game 7 losses in the 1994 and 2011 Stanley Cup Finals saw shocking riots by some Canucks fans, tarnishing the city's reputation. Vancouver's leadership is determined to prevent a repeat, prioritizing safety above all.
As Game 3 unfolds tonight at Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville, fans eagerly await the outcome.
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26 AVRIL | 988 ANSWERS Vancouver mayor to ban Canucks watch parties due to riot concerns Do you think the Vancouver Canucks fans will start a chaos on the streets after round 1? | ||
| Yes | 530 | 53.6 % |
| No | 458 | 46.4 % |
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