Roberto Luongo: A study into the dynamics of facial expressions
The Stanchion
October 30 2011 02:47PM
(Can also be found under the alternate title, “Yo Roberto, wtf?”)
Roberto Luongo is one of the most polarizing sporting figures in Vancouver history. There haven’t been too many players that have gotten the city up in arms in a debate on a day to day basis like Roberto has. And if you add in the impact social media has had on the way we view players, well it’s no surprise that everyone you meet in Vancouver most likely has a theory or viewpoint about Roberto Luongo.
“He eats too many hotdogs!” claims Wes from Vancouver. “He needs to adjust his T-Push, his angle is off by .3 degrees, any moron can see that” shouts Leah from White Rock. “His hair is pretty greasy, I think he needs to switch up shampoo brands” states Lena from Burnaby. It seems everyone has something to say about Roberto Luongo, good or bad.
Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads.
The Stanchion
October 29 2011 06:01PM
While I probably could have titled this article better, I chose the Back to the Future quote because a) I always told myself when I made it big I would find a way to quote Back to the Future as much as possible due to it being the best movie of all time, and b) because this quote speaks volumes about my writing style. (Ignore the fact I haven’t made it big yet. Shush. ) I tend to approach things from a different angle. Please note I rarely do these types of straight up editorials, nor do I expect to do to many of them, so if you hate this article, go look at my funny photos instead!
Canucks Annual 2011 Halloween Party
The Stanchion
October 29 2011 02:42AM
Hello to everyone reading this article. This is my first entry into the "Replace the KB" contest being held by The Province Sports, so I figured I would start things off with a bang. The next 3-4 weeks will see the internet flooded with articles from the 15 Province contestants, all with varying styles, and all of them very good writers. So how do I stand out you ask? Do I wave a gun and threaten to come to your house if you don't vote for me? Well, that's one idea, but apparently the Province lawyers have asked me not to use this approach. To be honest, most of my ideas used the threat of violence somehow, but I finally realized how I can gain your vote.. And how would that be you ask? Access. Plain and simple.
Questions from a Stanchion
The Stanchion
October 27 2011 11:34AM
Much like Jack Bauer, I too often stop cleaning my gun to scream momentarily.
Every week I plan on asking questions, questions I don't have answers to. I invite the community to help answer these questions. It is through these questions that I hope we can build a stronger Canuck Army, one capable of making Bieksa stop playing like an ass-clown, and one that makes Dan Hamhuis not attempt a hip check with the power of a 5 year old girl. So without further ado, I invite you to step inside and take a look at......Questions from a Stanchion.
Individual Goal Songs
The Stanchion
October 27 2011 08:17AM
I've noticed some Canucks fans have begun asking for individual goal songs for when a particular player scores. This seems like a fun idea, yet another way for the NHL to interact with the fans to help promote an exciting atmosphere. Which is why everyone in the NHL, of course, says no. The Canucks in particular claim it is a team game, and to single out a player with an individual goal song would be counter productive to this ideal.
