Lise wrote:
I admit... I don't know much about hockey but can anyone help me out here?
a) Did BC ever won the Stanley Cup? If so, what year?
b) I know the Stanley Cup has never made it back to Canada (the Oilers came close but no dice)... when was the last time it was here in Canada?
c) There's a movie out there based on Maurice the Rocket. Is he considered the greatest hockey player or has Wayne Gretzsky (spelling?) the greatest?
d) Did the Canucks make the playoff? OK, I haven't watch any Sports news lately but judging from the lack of Canucks coverage in the newspaper, I take it that's a big fat NO?
Thanks in advance.[/DIV]
A) Not in the modern era.
B) The Habs won it.
C) the Rocket Richard is the bomb. But it goes in generations really. Old timers would say its either him or bobby orr or gordie howe. Younger folk would say its a toss up between the great one and Lemieux. (I like Mario personally, numbers he put up in that short of time was amazing considering he was injured for half of his career.)
D) No the CANNOTS did not make the playoffs, couldn't beat the worst team in the league the st. louis blues this year. (must give credit to a DVer who came up with the cannots, pretty catchy)
But if your rooting for Canadian teams the Flames, Oilers, Senators and Canadiens are all in the playoffs. Wouldn't be suprised if there was a Senators-Flames Stanely Cup finals.
