Posts About "Troy Stecher"
The Canucks Power Play Will Improve
October 6th, 2017 The Vancouver Canucks finished 29th in the NHL last season and struggled in just about every aspect of the game, especially the power play. In the past two seasons, the Canucks scored on 15% of their power plays — the worst percentage in the league. The problem boils down to a few areas ranging from shot attempts to what side...
Canucks 'X' Factors: Erik Gudbranson
September 16th, 2017 This is the second installment of my three-part series on the Vancouver Canucks' 'X' factors for the coming, 2017-18 season. Erik Gudbranson takes the spotlight for this edition and will hopefully take some spotlight with him on to the ice when hockey returns. Gudbranson is a towering defenceman, standing at 6-foot-5 and around 220...
Canucks Have Healthy Logjam on Defence
August 17th, 2017 During this time of year some of us are relaxing, enjoying some sunshine, or perhaps cruising down that old country road. Others, we're still talking hockey mid-August. Today, it's time to check out the state of the Canucks defence. It was evident on July 1 that the Vancouver Canucks are creating stiff competition during training...
Big Season Looming for Ben Hutton
July 28th, 2017 The Vancouver Canucks are looking for improvement across the board heading into next season. After his tumultuous campaign, Ben Hutton could be the poster boy for improvement. One of the Canucks' most surprising players of 2015-16, Hutton failed to regain his rookie form where he finished third in points among freshmen on the back...Canucks' Defence in Good Place
July 21st, 2017 The Vancouver Canucks struggled defensively in the 2016-17 season, fishing the puck out of their net 241 times, the fifth highest total in the League. Riddled with injuries and inexperience, the Canucks' blue line was a shell of its potential. With the status of injured Erik Gudbranson still unknown, the departure of Luca Sbisa and...
Canucks' B.C. Boys on 2 Different Paths
July 10th, 2017 It's every young player's dream to don his hometown team's jersey. When that dream pans out, things don't always go as planned. The Canucks made that dream come true for two players in the last two seasons. They've both had vastly different experiences in a Canucks jersey. Both Troy Stecher and Jake Virtanen had the opportunity to...
