CHB Contest: Win Game Two Canucks Playoff Tickets!

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Apr 112012
 

Last season’s run to the Stanley Cup Final outlined a number of different players who’s performance dictated the success of the team. Alex Burrows against the Blackhawks. Ryan Kesler against the Predators. Or Kevin Bieksa against the Sharks. We could even say that Luongo’s performance against the Bruins was a difference maker as he shut out the Bruins twice in the Stanley Cup Finals. We discover every playoff series that a player stands out from the rest.

So as we watch the puck drop today in the Western Conference Quarterfinal, who will it be this go-round?

Great Save Luongo

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In a series where the first goal may dictate the games winner, my money is on the play of Roberto Luongo. While the Kings were ranked 29th in goals for over the season, they were ranked 2nd in goals against – and we’ve all seen that the Canucks have been more focused on the process than they were on offense. And when you mix a little Vigneault with a little Sutter, you’ve got yourself the recipe for a war of attrition.

So who do you think the “difference maker” will be for the Canucks?

If you tell us, we and our friends at the Rosedale on Robson have a pair of Game Two playoff tickets to give away.

To enter:

  • For one entry: In the comments section of this post, tell us which Canucks player you think will be the difference maker in this series. (Make sure you enter your email address when you log-in so we can contact you if you win.)

  • For a bonus entry – Tweet the following:

I entered and RT to win Game 2 #Canucks playoff tickets from @canuckshockey @RosedaleRobson & @lyteforce nucks.co/1Y #CHB

You have until 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 12th to enter. Once the contest closes, we will randomly pick one lucky entrant who will become the proud owner of a pair of upper bowl tickets to Game Two on Friday, donated by our friends at the Rosedale on Robson. You must be able to pick the tickets from the Rosedale on Robson (833 Robson St. at Hamilton) prior to puck drop.

What are you waiting for?

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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1003108055 Naomi Ko

    David Booth!

  • drpaskall

    I think Bieksa is the key to this series. When Boom-Boom is playing well, they all play well. 

  • Amy Lai

    Hm I find you can’t really compare goalies vs. players because their skills and roles are so different. Each is needed and makes a difference in their own way, so I would say Luongo and Burrows :)

  • Johnny T Vo

    Kesler

  • Kelli

    Kesler. 

  • irene

    Ryan Kesler

  • Ellenwos

    I think Chris Higgins will be the difference this series and Corey Schneider will be the go to goalie!
    ellenwos@shaw.ca

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=511160965 Benji Lit

    If Luongo can play at the top of his game he will be the difference maker. The goalie is the backbone of every NHL team. It doesn’t matter how good your forwards are (Tampa, for example) if your goalie isn’t competent your team will never succeed in the playoffs, let alone the regular season.

  • Floon

    Henrik Sedin. He makes everyone play better when they are on his line. 

  • Kelly Walker

    Chris Higgins

  • http://twitter.com/PabloP74 Paul E

    You can call it Blind Faith, you can Call it Tebow Effect but I see David Booth having a breakout series against the Kings!! 

  • Gregle

    #14 Burrows

  • Anita

    Chris Higgins

  • alex

    kesler id say

  • General Public

    Chris Higgins. 

  • http://twitter.com/quysauce1 quysauce

    Luongo 

  • Max Stelmacker

     Andrew Ebbett

  • Coladash

    Max LaPierre!

  • http://twitter.com/whitesshark Brent

    Schnieder is the key

  • Yvonne

    Maxim Lapierre

  • Matthew

    I think an unlikely hero will make the difference. My pick is David Booth to show us his talents in this series.

  • http://twitter.com/tkwan23 tkwan23

    higgins

  • Heathermeisner

    HIGGY!

  • http://twitter.com/kitti_katya Kat E.

    #23 Alex Edler! 

    kittikatya (at) aol (dot) com

  • RG

    Hamhuis!

  • Chris Chong

    I’m calling for Alex Burrows to be the difference maker! Big playoff OT goals from him in the past and expect to see the same blue collar effort this year!!! 

  • http://transcendwebs.com/blog Bruce Ng

    gotta be Henrik. especially with Daniel still out – look for Henrik to keep his game amped!

  • Sharon :)

    Ryan Kelser will be the game changer in this series. He wants to win more than anyone else on the ice!

  • Skyfire

    Kesler, beast mode activated.

  • John (@lrx350)

    Kesler going to kick it up a notch in the Playoffs.

  • Mrdoopey

    Goalies always are the key .. Roberto Luongo has got to shine!

  • Liz Eynon

    The Birthday Boy Alex Burrows will be stellar tonight!

  • http://www.facebook.com/leanne.pickard Leanne Pickard

    Henrik will show up, making his linemates look like long lost brothers.

  • Geoff Heith

     I think David Booth will turn it on for the playoffs he’s hungry and he wants it!

  • Cassandra Collison

    Difference-maker in the playoffs? Has to be Kesler.

  • http://twitter.com/KentBaskyNM Kent Basky

    And they shall know him by his fabulous abs… Higgins is the guy this series.

  • Carmen

    Higgins!!

  • http://twitter.com/Canuckette Sharla Taki

    Hank! Hank! Hank! He’s gonna get it done for his bro!

  • Lia (7thCanuck)

    Higgins will continue with his hot streak and will be the game hero tonight.

  • Gypsymommy

    Yes agreed B-Day boy Burrows to make the difference!! I’d love to go to a game :)

  • Kishan Sall

    Ryan Kesler, he’s just starting to find his game again.

    kishansall@shaw.ca

  • CW

    Kesler

  • Melmanz1962

     Higgy is gonna get with it tonight!!!

  • Elaine Davies

    Most definitely Alex Burrows!

  • http://michaelkwan.com Michael Kwan

    While I want to choose Kes, as he always knows when to step it up a notch, my vote is for Booth. Always exciting when you hear the call, “And Booth on the breakaway, he’s all alone, and… “

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=601266786 Donna Chong

    no 20 Higgins…go Canuks go

  • Mark C

    Ryan Kesler

  • kathysalsa

    I think Henrik Sedin will be the difference maker in this series!! :)

  • Lesgcard

    Chris Higgins!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=767136379 Shelley Drake

    Burrow’s for sure :)

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