Shane Wilson
Shane Wilson is a staff writer from Richmond, British Columbia. The former executive editor for Australia-based news outlet Rock Nation covers the Vancouver Canucks for The Hockey Writers and hosts a monthly comedy show in Steveston, B.C.
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Canucks Seek to Bounce Back in Season of Redemption
September 18th, 2019 Brock Boeser scored 26 goals last season — good enough for third on the Vancouver Canucks behind Elias Pettersson's 28 and Bo Horvat's 27 — a solid number considering he was injured for 13 games. He could have surpassed the 30-goal mark had he remained healthy for the entirety of the season, but netting just under 30 goals in a...
Zack MacEwen All but Guaranteed a Spot in Canucks' Lineup
September 6th, 2019 As many fans and analysts alike have pointed out already this offseason, the Vancouver Canucks seem to have a logjam of bottom-six forwards. We don't know exactly who is going to make the roster after the obvious core players who comprise most of the top-six forward group — guys like Elias Pettersson and Brock Boeser are obvious...
2019-20 Canucks Have the Makings of a Contender
September 2nd, 2019 The direction of the Vancouver Canucks over the past few years has been ambiguous and at times extremely frustrating for fans. It became apparent a few seasons ago that the management team in Vancouver would not fully commit to a rebuild and would instead opt to retool on the fly. However, I have to be honest - the 2019-20 Canucks squad...
Recapping Loui Eriksson's Tenure with the Canucks
August 21st, 2019 Loui Eriksson scored 30 goals while playing with the Boston Bruins during the 2015-16 NHL season, his final year on his previous contract. The two-time 30-goal scorer tested free agency in the summer of 2016, subsequently signing with the Vancouver Canucks on a six-year, $36-million deal. Canucks fans knew the signing symbolized the...
More Than Hockey: Acts of Kindness From Vancouver Canucks
August 14th, 2019 One of the greatest things about the sport of hockey is that the passion we see on the ice can often be recognized in other elements of players' lives. While it is important that players in the limelight can be seen as role models for the younger fans watching their games, there are a few who stand out for going above and beyond...
3 Former Canucks You Might Have Forgotten About
August 11th, 2019 Vancouver Canucks fans have been fortunate enough to see some great names embroidered on the backs of jerseys for the past couple of decades. There are names that immediately come to mind when we hear the word 'great.' Guys like Mattias Öhlund, Markus Näslund and the Sedin twins collectively occupy a space in our hearts. There is,...
