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20 Years Ago Today…
20 Years Ago Today…
Trevor Linden was drafted by the organization and fan base that will one day raise his number to the rafters. Today he announced his retirement from hockey with these words: “Thank you all for being here today. Twenty years ago today I was drafted on the floor of the Montreal Forum by the Vancouver Canucks. [...] Where did 20 years go?” Where, indeed.   ...
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Trevor Linden officially announces retirement / video / links
Waiting For Stanley — ... Linden tribute page. - Canucks.com Forum says goodbye to Linden. - Sportsnet's John Garrett and the Weasel talk to Linden after his press conference. - TSN footage. - JJ Guerrero from Canucks Hockey Blog talks about how Linden treated the fans. - The guys at Orland Kurtenblog has some images and videos of Linden in a tribute. The guys also recommend a donation to Canucks Place in honor of Trevor. - Alannah at Canucks and Beyond is feeling the affects of the announcement today as is every other Canucks ...

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