100 Things Canucks Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

by John Garrett, Mike Halford, John Garrett (Foreword)

Most Canucks fans have taken in a game at Rogers Arena and can tell you their own personal stories of heartbreak. But only true-blue Canucks fans can communicate volumes with just one word. Trevor. Pavel. LaFayette. Markus. Bertuzzi.

100 Things Canucks Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for every fan of the Vancouver Canucks. Whether you're a die-hard booster from the days of the expansion franchise's debut or a recent supporter of the Sedin twins, these are the 100 things all fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Which players comprised the electrifying West Coast Express line? Which Hockey Hall of Famer became Vancouver's most reviled player after a disastrous three seasons as a Canuck? And what really happened with Roberto Luongo, anyway?

Authors Thomas Drance and Mike Halford have collected every essential piece of Canucks knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities in and around Vancouver, and ranked them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and east-to-follow checklist for fans of all ages.

355 pages, Paperback

Published October 15, 2017

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Reviews

[Hanson Ho · Rating 3 out of 5]

Do you like to be reminded of why being a Canuck fan sucks?

[Cliff Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is recommended reading, not just for true blue Canucks fans, but Hockey fans in general. It documents the journey from early, pre-expansion era days, to glory days and near misses. It doesn't skirt through the trials, tribulations and failings as much as it weaves a pathway through heartbreaks and dawning mediocrity and on to the heady euphoria of near success. It was fun to revisit so many old friends and personalities who had a part in the birth and/or building of my favourite Hockey franchise. This Is a fascinating story told in a very entertaining style. I couldn't put it down.
I have followed the team from the beginning and am a life-long fan. I have struggled through the doldrums and rejoiced in the good times, and this book has been a great way to relive, and refresh some old memories.

[elsa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wanted to finish this before midnight LOL but I guess it will become my first book of 2022.

This read more like a history book (with many sad chapters especially 2011). Also interesting to read in retrospect, because even though it was published in 2017 so much has happened that I feel like there needs to be 50 more chapters.

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a superb read. Any true blue Vancouver Canucks fan will enjoy this book. Loved it!!!

[Jeff Derksen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ultimate resource and history lesson for true Canucks fans

[Warren · Rating 4 out of 5]

The most depressing book I’ve ever read and I’ve read some Russian authors!!

[Euan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Does exactly what the title suggests. It's a out my favourite team, learnt some stuff from the past I didn't know and was a fun way read.

[Billy · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable read of an abbreviated history of the Canucks. It wasn't necessarily a captivating read and the book does abruptly end after the "100th thing", but I still found the book to be worth the read. It would be interesting to see what the author has to say about the seasons following the book's release. Plenty of drama worth commenting on for sure.

Definitely worth it if you're looking for a sports related book that won't be too long of a read.