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Vancouver Canucks Free Agency: 5 Reasons UFAs Will Sign Here

By Sarah Laug

Apr 15, 2015; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks fans celebrate forward Bo Horvat (53) goal against Calgary Flames goaltender Jonas Hiller (1) (not pictured) during the second period in game one of the first round of the the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2015; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks fans celebrate forward Bo Horvat (53) goal against Calgary Flames goaltender Jonas Hiller (1) (not pictured) during the second period in game one of the first round of the the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 28, 2010; Vancouver, BC, CANADA; A fan waves a Canadian flag attached to a hockey stick amidst a crowd in front of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic cauldron during the Closing Ceremonies of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics at BC Place. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-US PRESSWIRE
Feb 28, 2010; Vancouver, BC, CANADA; A fan waves a Canadian flag attached to a hockey stick amidst a crowd in front of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic cauldron during the Closing Ceremonies of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics at BC Place. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-US PRESSWIRE /

Reason #5: Vancouver is a beautiful city

The motivation to sign with any given team often involves debating the pros and cons of each city: livability, playing atmosphere, schools, outdoor experiences, etc.

Vancouver checks a lot of those boxes on the ‘choosing a city of consideration to live here’ list. The city offers various housing options, the fans and media are passionate about this team and the game. The city offers an array of schools and education programs for their families and the outdoor experiences are countless.

In 2010, the hockey world and athletes from around the globe were given a glimpse of how much hockey means to Vancouver when the city hosted the Winter Olympics. The atmosphere in Rogers Arena was electric and gave the entire city an electric vibe from the inside out.

In 2011, the Canucks passion was felt all around Vancouver as they took this city on an incredible ride that came within one game of a Stanley Cup victory.

There is something almost magical when an entire city and/or province can be captivated by this game that unites us all. The opportunity to be a part of creating that atmosphere within a city and for a franchise are often a part of achieving the dream of playing in the NHL.

Next: Reason #4: A young team

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