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Canucks: A quick reminder on how to tell the Sedin twins apart
Vancouver Canucks legends Daniel and Henrik Sedin run up the Grouse Grind
Photo credit: Canucks/YouTube
David Quadrelli
May 14, 2026, 13:45 EDTUpdated: May 14, 2026, 13:19 EDT
With the Vancouver Canucks just hours away from announcing their new management group — which we expect will be led by co-Presidents of Hockey Operations Daniel and Henrik Sedin and General Manager Ryan Johnson — we thought now was as good a time as any to remind everyone how to tell the new identical faces of the Canucks’ franchise apart.
The last time Daniel and Henrik were the faces of the Canucks’ franchise, they were players. This obviously made it far easier to tell them apart. They wore different numbers. Henrik 33, Daniel 22. Henrik wore the C for most of his time as a Canuck, while Daniel had an A on the front of his jersey. There were even more intricate on-ice tells as well. Their skating styles were a bit different. They held their sticks differently while sitting on the bench. Daniel held his blade up, while Henrik held his blade down.
But the next time you see them — and presumably every time you see them for the foreseeable future — they will be either in suits or polo shirts while addressing the media.
That’s going to make it harder, so we’re here with a quick reminder and handy guide on how to tell the Sedin twins apart. First, a refresher.
This is Daniel.
This is Henrik.
They are first-ballot inductees to the Hockey Hall of Fame. They are also identical twins.

How to tell Daniel and Henrik Sedin apart

Off the ice, there are a few key ways to quickly tell the Sedins apart:
First is their head shape. Henrik’s head is more round than Daniel’s is, and his forehead is a bit more pronounced.
Second is their hairlines. Henrik has a bit more of a widow’s peak than Daniel does, and honestly, anytime I’ve passed by them at Rogers Arena in recent years, this is the first thing I look for.
Thirdly is their jawlines. Daniel has a more angular, narrower face with a sharper jawline than Henrik’s.
Finally, Henrik is right-handed, and Daniel is left-handed (in both golf and writing, obviously, both players were left-handed as hockey players). So if you ever see them on the golf course or signing any ceremonial contracts, keep an eye out for that.
Now let’s put what you just learned to the test.

A Sedin twin pop quiz

Here are some more recent photos. Can you tell who is who?
Henrik Sedin during day one of Vancouver Canucks training camp from Penticton, BC. Sep. 19, 2024© Tav Morisson-CanucksArmy
Daniel Sedin during day one of Vancouver Canucks training camp from Penticton, BC. Sep. 19, 2024© Tav Morisson-CanucksArmy

Both photos courtesy of Tav Morrison, CanucksArmy.
Are you ready for the answer?
If you guessed Henrik for the first photo and Daniel for the second photo, you’d be correct.
Now let’s make it a bit more difficult, so that you’re not left confused if you ever see a blur of earth tones ripping past you on the Grouse Grind.
Vancouver Canucks legends Daniel and Henrik Sedin run up the Grouse GrindCanucks/YouTube
Vancouver Canucks legends Daniel and Henrik Sedin run up the Grouse Grind | via Canucks on YouTube
Ready for the answer?
Henrik is in the front, while Daniel is trailing behind (but only slightly).
Look at the jaws people!
We hope this has been a helpful refresher for you and that you’re not confused about who is talking when you watch the livestream of Thursday’s press conference at 1 PM Pacific from Rogers Arena.

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