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Canucks win honours Luc Bourdon

by JeffHuang | October 10, 2008 at 12:31 pm

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I wasn't at the game, but I think the Canucks did a wonderful job of celebrating the life of Luc Bourdon last night with the tribute. His promising career was cut short when he was killed in a motorcycle accident back in May.

The continuous chant of "Luc" was heard throughout the night as the home team played a spirited game honouring their teammate.

Luc Bourdon, the former Vancouver Canuck defenceman with the big smile and bright future, will never play in GM Place again but his presence will always be remembered in the building.

The Canucks honoured Bourdon Thursday night with a moving tribute prior to their NHL season-opening game against the Calgary Flames and by unveiling a wall dedicated to his memory.

How the Canucks paid tribute to the 21year old.

Prior to the match Bourdon's last game-worn jersey was presented to his family. A heart-warming video - showing pictures of Bourdon as a child, him playing junior hockey and his days with the Canucks - was played on the big screen while Tom Cochrane and Ken Greer of the band Red Rider played their hit song Big League.