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Luc Bourdon Tribute

Posted on 10. Oct, 2008 by BCXS in BC, Misc, Vancouver

The Vancouver Canucks’ 2008-09 NHL season got off to a chilling start last night with a touching tribute to late defenceman Luc Bourdon, who died this May when he lost control of his motorcycle on a New Brunswick highway near his hometown of Shippigan.

Last night, the Canucks remembered Bourdon by presenting his last game-worn sweater to four family members, including his mother and fiancée. The players will also wear stickers with “L.B.” on their helmets for the remainder of the season.

The jersey was presented by Canucks captain Roberto Luongo, ex-teammate and close friend Alex Burrows and by the season-ticket holder who was given Bourdon’s sweater after the final home game last year.

The ceremony, peppered with chants of “Luc” from the 18,630 at GM Place, ended with recording artist Tom Cochrane performing an acoustic version of his song Big League while photos of Bourdon appeared on the video scoreboard.

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