Garth ™ McLennan al \ * sports editor CANUCKS Linden’'s #16 heading to - the rafters Pics 20 seasons in the NHL, and. 15 with the Vancouver Canucks, Trevor Linden, 38, retired from professional hockey at the conclusion of last season. Not long after his retirement announcement, The Canucks organization proclaimed that at the beginning of the upcoming campaign they would be officially raising Linden’s #16 jersey to the rafters of General Motors Place. Linden joined the Canucks as a second overall draft pick in 1988. He was 18 years old and had played fours years with the Medicine Hat Tigers in major junior’s Western League. ) Linden became captain of the team at the age of 19 and would remain with the Canucks until 1998, when he was a victim of Mike Keenan’s purge. Without a doubt, Linden’s most successful and memorable moment with Vancouver came during the 1993-94 season, when Linden led the team to the seventh game of the Stanley Cup finals, where they lost to the New York Rangers. Over the course of his NHL career, which also included stints with the New York Islanders, Montreal Canadians and Washington Capitals, Linden played 1382 games, scored 375 goals, added 492 assists for a total of 867 points. He also chalked up 895 penalty minutes. Linden’s best personal season from a statistical standpoint came in the 1995-96 season, when he scored 80 points. He scored 33 goals in during that season, a feat he would accomplish three times. Linden was also a force in the playoffs. In 124 playoff games, he scored 34 goals, 65 assists and 95 points to go along with 104 post-season penalty minutes. During that magical run to the Cup finals in 1994, the Canucks played 24 games, and Linden suited up in all of them. He had 25 points during those playoffs, including 12 goals and 13 assists. Linden also represented Canada on the international stage on a number of occasions. The most notable of these was during;the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan. That was a lifelong dream of Linden’s. That same season, along with a separate stint in 1991, Linden suited up for Canada again, this time in the World Hockey Championships. While Linden was a stats monster like some players, his most valuable aspect was his leadership skills. Linden is regarded as the best captain in franchise history, and the type of player who could inspire and uplift his teammates. Without a doubt, that was true. Linden wasn’t just a benefit to the team. He was one of the community’s best members as well. Linden donated endless amounts of time and money to local charities like Ronald McDonald House and Canuck place. In 1997, Linden was recognized for his incredible service to the city with the King Clancy Award, which is given annually to a player in the league who best exemplifies sportsmanship and community service. Aside from representing the Canucks and the city of Vancouver so well, Linden also served as the President of the NHL Players’ Association, and he helped steer the players through the lockout of 1994. Linden has said that he would like to remain in the Canuck’s organization in some capacity. There’s no question that he will be missed on the ice. While no Canucks fan will ever forget Linden’s contributions to both the city and the team, retiring his number will ensure that future generations won’t forget him either. “ACT etor’s enter for ransformation “A place where creativity, artistry and professional technique come fogether.” Actor’s Center for Tramsformation Vancouver’s ‘NeWest’ On-Camera acting school Highly trained, experienced i professional FILM & TV ctors with years of teaching and rience lead all of our classes. Around the corger from Douglas College, New West Campus. Steps from the SkyTrain. Adult training studio for work in FILM & TV: Classes also available for ALL AGE GROUPS. Gi a _ new session starts Sept 22nd register NOW! www.actvancouver.ca (604) 628-6519 GOABROAD ran www.goabroadfair.ca EXPERIENCE = TRAVEL > STUDY > WORK yi eta HOW SMALL THE WORLD IS Learn about a wide variety of study, travel, volunteer, internship and work abroad opportunities s around the world > Attend free seminars with in-depth information on specific programs and destination nd the world > Discussion panels with youth who have been abroad studying, working, volunteering and traveling > Vote for your favourite photos: Verge Magazine “Travel with Purpose” Photo Exhibit Where: Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver When: Saturday, September 13, 2008: 12 pm -6 pm Sunday, September 14, 2008: 11 am - 5 pm 2 TRAVELCUTS INGLE ( ‘al ada Organized by: www.GoAbroadinsurance.com CEC Network Réseau des CEC . * oot pore ProjectsAbraad AC verge...... 71 Do it daily.