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Canucks Assistant Equiptment Manager, Brian ‘Red’ Hamilton joined Matt and Blake after his feel-good story was brought to light on New Years Day. Talked about the benefits of bringing the story forward. Talked about how it all played out. Talked about if he would have gone public with the story had they not needed to go through social media. Talked about Nadia and what she had to do to make him aware. Talked about the relationship the Hamilton’s will have with Nadia and her family moving forward. Told the story of his family and how they have been affected by Cancer. 

Patrick Johnston of Post Media joined Matt and Blake in his regular Tuesday slot. Talked about the Canucks in protocol that were medivaced back to Vancouver. Says he can’t wait to not care about these things. Talked about the process of getting back into the country. Talked about the capacity for fans. We are still at 50%. Talked about what Bruce Boudreau has done to change the fortunes of the Canucks. PJ pointed to X’s and O’s. Referenced a Motte play. Talked about cap recaptures and the players on the cap that don’t play for the team anymore. Talked about some of the terrible managing that has occured in the Pacific Division. PJ talked about Rutherford saying he needs to hire more staff.

Our Canucks Reporter, Jeff Paterson joined Matt and Blake. Started off by talking about the last couple of weeks. Talked about not skipping a beat. Even without Brock Boeser who has been the top performer under Boudreau. Saw the scoring spread out in Seattle which was great to see. They are finding ways to win tight games rather than early in the season they found a way to lose. Giving up the first goal is not a big deal. Have been able to chip away and find the offense they need. Talked about how Boudreau has turned around the Canucks. Talked about Tyler Myers and how he has responded to the increased workload. Talked about Elias Pettersson. Has gone 22 games without a multi game performance. It’s happening for other players. Talked about the mood at practice. Talked about the latest call-up. Talked about playoff chase. 

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On this holiday Monday the guys ran through the local scene, year in review. They started off with their thoughts of that fateful February 9th day and how it all shook out. 

Starting with the Canucks we talk about what an eventuful caldendar year it has been for the local hockey team. Spoiler alert: It's been a hell of a year. 

We talk Whitecaps and their rollercoaster of a year. Running through the Lions, Giants and C's as well.

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Mikael Samuelsson joined Matt and Blake to talk about his time as a Canucks and in the NHL. He started off by talking about what he is up to these days and what he likes to do in the game of hockey. Mikael talked about the early days of his hockey playing life and where he learned the basics and how much he loved being out on the ice. Mikael talked about how he never really thought he would make a career for himself in the NHL and why he didn't think it would happen. He talked about his early playing days in Sweden.

He told an interesting story going up against the Sedin twins before they came to Vancouver. Following that Mikael talked about the San Jose team he cracked into the NHL with before he was traded to Broadway to suit up for the New York Rangers. He talked about the names like Messier, Bure and Lindros that he got to play with. Also talking about what it was like to play with Mario Lemieux and score his first goal against Patrick Roy. He talked about some of the downs in his career and how the lockout was actually a big boost to get over some injuries. Saying that it was perfect timing for him. He talked about playing in Detroit and winning a Stanley Cup there. Mikael talked about why he was attracted to Vancouver and how he thought he could help. He talked about how he was able to get his voice heard in the dressing room, being able to teach the younger players about keeping it cool. 

Talked about his playoff runs with the Canucks and why he had to pull out of the 2011 run while they were playing Nashville. Mikael talked about how hard it was to watch Game 7 from the press box and how he wishes he could have had a chance to play in the series. He talked about why he was so upset with Canucks managment for trading him to Florida for David Booth. Mikael talked about why he was so upset with the Swedish National Program and not making the Olympic team in 2010.

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Darcy Hordichuk joined Matt and Blake for a very engaging chat from his home in Arizona.

Darcy talked about hockey in Arizona for his boys, saying he thinks the sport is more popular there than in Vancouver. He talked about all the talent that the state is producing thanks to all the former NHL players there to coach. Darcy talked about watching the Michigan team, including a couple of Canadian juniors. 

Talked about his time growing up in Saskatchewan and what there was to do there. Darcy talked about a world in hockey that doesn't exist anymore. He says it's so different from now and all the fighting that he did.

Darcy talked about the players that passed away, who were primarily fighters. He talked about how he tried to best take care of himself after taking so many punches. 

Talked about signing with the Canucks and coming into Vancouver with a new regime. He talked about what it was like to be a part of such a fun group. Darcy thought a guy like him shouldn't have lasted more than two years but can give himself a little bit of credit for being able to play. Hordichuk told the story of what actually happened between Boogaard and what AV told him to do. 

You need to hear the the story about his connection and thoughts about the Danbury Trashers. He finishes up with what he is up to these days.

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We catch up with former Canuck, Aaron Rome. 

He talks about how much he keeps up with the professional game and what role hockey plays in his life. He talks about his life post-hockey and life on the farm.

Aaron talks about hit in the Stanley Cup Finals that led to his four game suspension. 

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