Canucks Game 3

Before I start this post, CAN I JUST BRING THIS UP:
Finger-taunting has got so serious in this series that the NHL has made it a penalty-worthy offence. HAHA.

Anyways, back to my original point- that is, watching Game 3 of the finals in downtown Vancouver. Despite the brutal game, it was a good time. I headed downtown with a few friends around 3:30, and got to the library, where two screen were set up (on the two streets cornering the library) just before puck drop. It was pretty crowed, but not nearly as packed as I expected. We sat down on the street (which was still warm from the sun; very nice) and had an awesome view of the screen. Probably 90% of the people there had Canucks gear/colors on, and most of those were jerseys. I was very impressed. It wasn't a pretty game, especially on the Canucks end, so the crowd atmosphere was surprisingly subdued. We sat through the 50 minutes of the game, but once Boston scored their 5th (very sloppy) goal, we couldn't take it anymore and headed home. In the time it took us to skytrain/walk back to the seabus (all of about 10 minutes, maybe), the score was 8-1 Boston.

So yeah, it was a disappointing game. The seabus/bus ride home was strangely quiet. Almost everyone was wearing Canucks gear, yet hardly anyone was talking, and most people kept their heads down. I was expecting, if anything, angry crowds, but it was anything but. Everyone was shocked and disappointed, and couldn't even bother to make a fuss about it.

Despite the disappointing game, I had a good time. It's awesome that seemingly all of Vancouver is supporting the Canucks, and the downtown outdoor venue is a great way to watch the games. If you have the chance, I highly suggest it. Check out some photos after the jump:

Fan boys!

Screen set up on Homer

Stoked to be there!

Crowd's a-gatherin'

I don't even know. This was thrown over the barbed wire fence,
but quickly thrown back over. It was the perfect size for blocking
the screen. Yay for fan teamwork!

Intermission food-seeking crowds.

Shocked and confused 3rd period fans.

WTF IS THIS?