Canucks 1st Road Game vs Anaheim Ducks

Tonight was the Anaheim Ducks season home opener.  The Ducks organization had laid out Teemu Selanne jerseys on each seat for their "loyal" fans.  Mind you, even though they managed to sell out this game, it was only with the help of Canuck fans who also made the trip down.   The funny thing is that I didn't see anyone in the stands wearing this jersey during the game as it was intended.  The Canucks had done a similar thing at their home opener by laying Canucks scarves on the seats for their fans and all of the fans wore them.  Oh well.

The Canucks managed to win this game 5-0 with goals coming from Mason Raymond (2), Daniel Sedin, Aaron Volpatti and Zack Kassian.  There were also two fights vs Matt Beleskey.  The first one came two minutes into the first period with Aaron Volpatti.  It was a solid fight with punches being thrown and hits connecting each time.  Volpatti had that one though.  The second fight against Beleskey came in the third period with Kevin Bieksa.  This is what it looked like.

It was a good fight but it wasn't Bieksa's greatest by far.  Although, I do have to say I did like that UFC flying knee kick to Beleskey's face that Bieksa started off with.  He always makes his fights a little more interesting to watch.  Kind of reminicent of the Superman Punch he delivered to Mike Richards a few years back. Here's a still of Bieksa leaping 3 feet into the air introducing his knee to Beleskey's face.

Meanwhile.....Kesler has been keeping busy while his team has been playing games.  Mike Gillis mentioned he should be back in 10-12 days from now.  The sooner the better.  Although this team is getting it done without him, I'd feel much better if he was back playing with the team.  He's missed and it shows.  Anyways, here's Ryan Kesler out at his day jobs.

He also spent some time working at the Tim Hortons on Granville and Nelson.

Last but not least, they even had Kesler call up a lucky fan who had been selected to drop the ceremonial puck at the home opener of the season.

This was a great Canucks promotion to get the fans of Vancouver pumped up again to fill in Rogers Arena for their opening night.  Looks like he's having fun doing it too.  Get well soon, Kes!  Our team needs you.