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Canucks Corner
CF Miley
Op Columnist
I was happy for many different rea-
sons last Saturday night. Following a
5-2 win over a desperate Edmonton
Oilers team, the Canucks clinched
the Northwest Division title, and
sewed up a third place seeding for
the upcoming playoffs. The
Canucks played like a swarm of real-
ly big killer bees, buzzing the ears of
Oiler players all night long.
Vancouver dominated every facet of
the game, and were full marks for
the win. But that wasn't the only
reason I was happy.
I was overjoyed—practically
bursting at the seams—at the
prospect of not having to watch a
gloating Pierre Lacroix’s fat jowls
bounce up and down in front of
reporters as he explained once again
how the Avalanche were able to win
a tenth straight division title. Up
yours Avs, the Northwest belongs to
the ’Nucks.
I was ecstatic that my favorite
team had somehow righted the ship,
won six straight games, and looks to
be on a roll going into the playoffs.
Somewhere between the Canucks
surrendering three third-period
goals to Columbus on March 21,
and the LA game on March 24,
Vancouver has rediscovered its work
ethic and commitment to team
defense. The Bertuzzi incident, fol-
lowed by a string of lackluster
games, forced every single Canuck
to take a good long look in the mir-
ror and work just a bit harder.
Vancouver's key to success has
always been outworking their oppo-
nents. Stan Smyl did it in 1982.
Trevor Linden did it in 1994. The
Canucks as a group have done it
over the last six games of the regular
season.
I was titillated at the thought that
the "Nucks had clinched home-ice
advantage for at least the first round
of the playoffs. Plus, I just like the
word, “titillated.” It just kind of rolls
off the tongue—titillated.
I was overjoyed at the prospect of
playing Calgary rather than Dallas
in the first round. Dallas has all but
owned the Canucks for the last three
years, whereas Calgary is a hard-
working, well-coached team with
very little playoff experience. As
most Vancouver hockey fans can
attest to, playoff experience goes a
long way in hockey. In most years,
the teams that have had their mettle
hardened in the pressure cooker that
is the chase for Lord Stanley’s mug,
stand the best chance of playoff suc-
cess. The Calgary Flames are playoff
newbies, while Dallas has a host of
veterans that are battle tested.
Mostly though, I was delighted
for one Markus Naslund. Let’s face
it, the Canucks’ captain has had a
rough month and a half since Steve
Moore knocked him silly in
Colorado on February 16. First, he
wakes up after a hit and gets to be
concussed for two weeks. Next, he
watches as one of his best friends
almost kills-Moore in an attempt to
exact a pound of flesh in retribution
for the hit. Bertuzzi’s life turns into
tabloid hell, he’s suspended for at
least the rest of this season. The
team, and the friendship, have both
suffered greatly as a result. Next up,
the Canucks begin to falter, ques-
tions begin surfacing, and Naslund
was left with a sore elbow pondering
whether the team can do it without
Todd or not. With last Saturday's
win, I was thrilled to see Naslund
put the ghosts of division races past
behind him.
Last year, Naslund showed some
true heart and candor when he stat-
ed simply that the team had
“choked” after game 82. A 2-0 loss
to the LA Kings cost Vancouver a
division crown that they had worked
hard to earn. A_heart-broken
Naslund, addressing the GM Place
faithful after the game, made a
promise to the Vancouver fans—a
promise to be better. A promise that
he and his fellow Canucks began to
fulfill with a playoff comeback over
St. Louis, a promise that he kept
over the final six games of this sea-
son. The tables were turned this sea-
son, and the hunted became the
hunters as Vancouver won game
after game to track down the stink-
ing Avs for the division title.
It’s not a question of whether or
not the team choked last season or
not. They did. It’s a question of
whether they learned from the expe-
rience and became better players
after the setback. Last Saturday
night, I saw a team with experience
and grit outwork a team playing for
their playoff lives. Good job,
Markus. Good job, Canucks. Let’s
give it up for the 2004 Northwest
Division Champions, your
Vancouver Canucks!
As with every team, the Canucks
will rely on goaltending to see them
through the spring. Dan Cloutier
shouldered much of the blame for
last year’s Minnesota meltdown, and
he has something to prove this sea-
son. Cloutier’s play will likely decide
more than just Vancouver's fate in
the post season, though. I'll also
have a direct bearing on how many
zeroes are on Dan's new contract for
next year. Cloutier is playing for
more than pride and the thrill of vic-
tory; he’s playing for millions of
extra dollars.
I stated last week that I was going
to give some tips on winning an
NHL Playoff hockey pool this week,
but due to the fact that nobody will
read this until after the playoffs have
begun, I have decided to hold off on
the pool wisdom. If anyone feels like
they need some guidance or answers
to burning, pool-related questions,
email me at:
snazzymortuzzi@yahoo.ca, and I'll
do my best to get back to you with-
in 48 hours.
I've got the white towels ironed
and ready, my bobbleheads are all
nodding in post season approval,
and I’ve hired a voodoo priest to
whip me up a concoction of splen-
did repute, guaranteed to bring
good fortune to both the Canucks
and my great uncle’s farm. As
Michael Buffer says before a prize-
fight, “Let’s get ready to rumble....”
GO FREAKING ’NUCKS.
s e
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e the other press ©
Canucks Corner
CF Miley
Op Columnist
I was happy for many different rea-
sons last Saturday night. Following a
5-2 win over a desperate Edmonton
Oilers team, the Canucks clinched
the Northwest Division title, and
sewed up a third place seeding for
the upcoming playoffs. The
Canucks played like a swarm of real-
ly big killer bees, buzzing the ears of
Oiler players all night long.
Vancouver dominated every facet of
the game, and were full marks for
the win. But that wasn't the only
reason I was happy.
I was overjoyed—practically
bursting at the seams—at the
prospect of not having to watch a
gloating Pierre Lacroix’s fat jowls
bounce up and down in front of
reporters as he explained once again
how the Avalanche were able to win
a tenth straight division title. Up
yours Avs, the Northwest belongs to
the ’Nucks.
I was ecstatic that my favorite
team had somehow righted the ship,
won six straight games, and looks to
be on a roll going into the playoffs.
Somewhere between the Canucks
surrendering three third-period
goals to Columbus on March 21,
and the LA game on March 24,
Vancouver has rediscovered its work
ethic and commitment to team
defense. The Bertuzzi incident, fol-
lowed by a string of lackluster
games, forced every single Canuck
to take a good long look in the mir-
ror and work just a bit harder.
Vancouver's key to success has
always been outworking their oppo-
nents. Stan Smyl did it in 1982.
Trevor Linden did it in 1994. The
Canucks as a group have done it
over the last six games of the regular
season.
I was titillated at the thought that
the "Nucks had clinched home-ice
advantage for at least the first round
of the playoffs. Plus, I just like the
word, “titillated.” It just kind of rolls
off the tongue—titillated.
I was overjoyed at the prospect of
playing Calgary rather than Dallas
in the first round. Dallas has all but
owned the Canucks for the last three
years, whereas Calgary is a hard-
working, well-coached team with
very little playoff experience. As
most Vancouver hockey fans can
attest to, playoff experience goes a
long way in hockey. In most years,
the teams that have had their mettle
hardened in the pressure cooker that
is the chase for Lord Stanley’s mug,
stand the best chance of playoff suc-
cess. The Calgary Flames are playoff
newbies, while Dallas has a host of
veterans that are battle tested.
Mostly though, I was delighted
for one Markus Naslund. Let’s face
it, the Canucks’ captain has had a
rough month and a half since Steve
Moore knocked him silly in
Colorado on February 16. First, he
wakes up after a hit and gets to be
concussed for two weeks. Next, he
watches as one of his best friends
almost kills-Moore in an attempt to
exact a pound of flesh in retribution
for the hit. Bertuzzi’s life turns into
tabloid hell, he’s suspended for at
least the rest of this season. The
team, and the friendship, have both
suffered greatly as a result. Next up,
the Canucks begin to falter, ques-
tions begin surfacing, and Naslund
was left with a sore elbow pondering
whether the team can do it without
Todd or not. With last Saturday's
win, I was thrilled to see Naslund
put the ghosts of division races past
behind him.
Last year, Naslund showed some
true heart and candor when he stat-
ed simply that the team had
“choked” after game 82. A 2-0 loss
to the LA Kings cost Vancouver a
division crown that they had worked
hard to earn. A_heart-broken
Naslund, addressing the GM Place
faithful after the game, made a
promise to the Vancouver fans—a
promise to be better. A promise that
he and his fellow Canucks began to
fulfill with a playoff comeback over
St. Louis, a promise that he kept
over the final six games of this sea-
son. The tables were turned this sea-
son, and the hunted became the
hunters as Vancouver won game
after game to track down the stink-
ing Avs for the division title.
It’s not a question of whether or
not the team choked last season or
not. They did. It’s a question of
whether they learned from the expe-
rience and became better players
after the setback. Last Saturday
night, I saw a team with experience
and grit outwork a team playing for
their playoff lives. Good job,
Markus. Good job, Canucks. Let’s
give it up for the 2004 Northwest
Division Champions, your
Vancouver Canucks!
As with every team, the Canucks
will rely on goaltending to see them
through the spring. Dan Cloutier
shouldered much of the blame for
last year’s Minnesota meltdown, and
he has something to prove this sea-
son. Cloutier’s play will likely decide
more than just Vancouver's fate in
the post season, though. I'll also
have a direct bearing on how many
zeroes are on Dan's new contract for
next year. Cloutier is playing for
more than pride and the thrill of vic-
tory; he’s playing for millions of
extra dollars.
I stated last week that I was going
to give some tips on winning an
NHL Playoff hockey pool this week,
but due to the fact that nobody will
read this until after the playoffs have
begun, I have decided to hold off on
the pool wisdom. If anyone feels like
they need some guidance or answers
to burning, pool-related questions,
email me at:
snazzymortuzzi@yahoo.ca, and I'll
do my best to get back to you with-
in 48 hours.
I've got the white towels ironed
and ready, my bobbleheads are all
nodding in post season approval,
and I’ve hired a voodoo priest to
whip me up a concoction of splen-
did repute, guaranteed to bring
good fortune to both the Canucks
and my great uncle’s farm. As
Michael Buffer says before a prize-
fight, “Let’s get ready to rumble....”
GO FREAKING ’NUCKS.
s e
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Medical students
¢ Residential Care Courses
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¢ Standard First Aid Course
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One private, unfurnished room in
a two bedroom basement suite in
Coquitlam (close to Brunette and
Schoolhouse). It’s one block from
the 153/156 and up the street
from 159/169. Asking
$340/month rent (flat rate, all-
inclusive). Close to stores, restau-
Please contact Andre @ rants, etc.
778.883.6805 Call 604.529.1531
For Sale |Saw_ You
Home and Study Furniture
Services
Black study desk with seven draw-
ers, $25
Black dresser with gold trim and
drawers, $30
Two Computer chair mats (protect
carpet), $5 each
Sectional Sofa with Hide-a-Bed
and lots of cushions, $225
Sofa, $65
All furniture is used but in great
shape
Business/cell call 604.562.6452
Bed/Futon: Twin (single) bed,
clean, includes box spring, $50.
Metal Frame, add $25. Clean
double futon and wood frame,
converts to sofa, $75. Call
604.939.1914
Housing
Female student seeks same as
roommate. Lovely room for rent
in apt. bldg.
Room is furn. or unfurn. Near
SkyTrain/bus/shops. Friendly
neighbourhood. Must like ani-
PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS
I teach from Beginner to
Intermediate.
Reasonable rate, and right here at
the College.
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leave a message with your name
and number.
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604.939.3622
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- C Recert
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- First Aid Instructor School
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April 7, 2004
Sports
e the other press ©
Canucks Corner
CF Miley
Op Columnist
I was happy for many different rea-
sons last Saturday night. Following a
5-2 win over a desperate Edmonton
Oilers team, the Canucks clinched
the Northwest Division title, and
sewed up a third place seeding for
the upcoming playoffs. The
Canucks played like a swarm of real-
ly big killer bees, buzzing the ears of
Oiler players all night long.
Vancouver dominated every facet of
the game, and were full marks for
the win. But that wasn't the only
reason I was happy.
I was overjoyed—practically
bursting at the seams—at the
prospect of not having to watch a
gloating Pierre Lacroix’s fat jowls
bounce up and down in front of
reporters as he explained once again
how the Avalanche were able to win
a tenth straight division title. Up
yours Avs, the Northwest belongs to
the ’Nucks.
I was ecstatic that my favorite
team had somehow righted the ship,
won six straight games, and looks to
be on a roll going into the playoffs.
Somewhere between the Canucks
surrendering three third-period
goals to Columbus on March 21,
and the LA game on March 24,
Vancouver has rediscovered its work
ethic and commitment to team
defense. The Bertuzzi incident, fol-
lowed by a string of lackluster
games, forced every single Canuck
to take a good long look in the mir-
ror and work just a bit harder.
Vancouver's key to success has
always been outworking their oppo-
nents. Stan Smyl did it in 1982.
Trevor Linden did it in 1994. The
Canucks as a group have done it
over the last six games of the regular
season.
I was titillated at the thought that
the "Nucks had clinched home-ice
advantage for at least the first round
of the playoffs. Plus, I just like the
word, “titillated.” It just kind of rolls
off the tongue—titillated.
I was overjoyed at the prospect of
playing Calgary rather than Dallas
in the first round. Dallas has all but
owned the Canucks for the last three
years, whereas Calgary is a hard-
working, well-coached team with
very little playoff experience. As
most Vancouver hockey fans can
attest to, playoff experience goes a
long way in hockey. In most years,
the teams that have had their mettle
hardened in the pressure cooker that
is the chase for Lord Stanley’s mug,
stand the best chance of playoff suc-
cess. The Calgary Flames are playoff
newbies, while Dallas has a host of
veterans that are battle tested.
Mostly though, I was delighted
for one Markus Naslund. Let’s face
it, the Canucks’ captain has had a
rough month and a half since Steve
Moore knocked him silly in
Colorado on February 16. First, he
wakes up after a hit and gets to be
concussed for two weeks. Next, he
watches as one of his best friends
almost kills-Moore in an attempt to
exact a pound of flesh in retribution
for the hit. Bertuzzi’s life turns into
tabloid hell, he’s suspended for at
least the rest of this season. The
team, and the friendship, have both
suffered greatly as a result. Next up,
the Canucks begin to falter, ques-
tions begin surfacing, and Naslund
was left with a sore elbow pondering
whether the team can do it without
Todd or not. With last Saturday's
win, I was thrilled to see Naslund
put the ghosts of division races past
behind him.
Last year, Naslund showed some
true heart and candor when he stat-
ed simply that the team had
“choked” after game 82. A 2-0 loss
to the LA Kings cost Vancouver a
division crown that they had worked
hard to earn. A_heart-broken
Naslund, addressing the GM Place
faithful after the game, made a
promise to the Vancouver fans—a
promise to be better. A promise that
he and his fellow Canucks began to
fulfill with a playoff comeback over
St. Louis, a promise that he kept
over the final six games of this sea-
son. The tables were turned this sea-
son, and the hunted became the
hunters as Vancouver won game
after game to track down the stink-
ing Avs for the division title.
It’s not a question of whether or
not the team choked last season or
not. They did. It’s a question of
whether they learned from the expe-
rience and became better players
after the setback. Last Saturday
night, I saw a team with experience
and grit outwork a team playing for
their playoff lives. Good job,
Markus. Good job, Canucks. Let’s
give it up for the 2004 Northwest
Division Champions, your
Vancouver Canucks!
As with every team, the Canucks
will rely on goaltending to see them
through the spring. Dan Cloutier
shouldered much of the blame for
last year’s Minnesota meltdown, and
he has something to prove this sea-
son. Cloutier’s play will likely decide
more than just Vancouver's fate in
the post season, though. I'll also
have a direct bearing on how many
zeroes are on Dan's new contract for
next year. Cloutier is playing for
more than pride and the thrill of vic-
tory; he’s playing for millions of
extra dollars.
I stated last week that I was going
to give some tips on winning an
NHL Playoff hockey pool this week,
but due to the fact that nobody will
read this until after the playoffs have
begun, I have decided to hold off on
the pool wisdom. If anyone feels like
they need some guidance or answers
to burning, pool-related questions,
email me at:
snazzymortuzzi@yahoo.ca, and I'll
do my best to get back to you with-
in 48 hours.
I've got the white towels ironed
and ready, my bobbleheads are all
nodding in post season approval,
and I’ve hired a voodoo priest to
whip me up a concoction of splen-
did repute, guaranteed to bring
good fortune to both the Canucks
and my great uncle’s farm. As
Michael Buffer says before a prize-
fight, “Let’s get ready to rumble....”
GO FREAKING ’NUCKS.
s e
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printing for all of the above cate-
gories. The picture size is 3.5cm x
2.5cm, black and white.
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Thursday to be published in the fol-
lowing Wednesday's paper. Check
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Thursday, April 8th
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First Aid/CPR Courses
* Courses tailored for Nursing and
Medical students
¢ Residential Care Courses
¢ Emergency First Aid Course
¢ Standard First Aid Course
Automatic External Defibrillator
Course
¢ AED Endorsements.
All courses are offered at the
New Westminster Douglas College
campus
www.olympicfirstaid.com
Phone: 604.420.1748
Call now to book!
Automobiles
Looking for 2001-2003 used car,
in good condition. Contact me at
speak2denny@yahoo.ca
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee. V-8,
5.2 Litre. Automatic transmission.
Red body, grey interior. Air cared.
Bridgestone tires (2001). Trailer
package. Ski rack. One owner.
No accidents. $5,200.
604.525.1707
1989 Isuzu Trooper IT. Manul
transmission. Gray 4x4 with roof
rack. Great off -road, the Box that
Upgrade ($270) includes blue
| RAM and Celeron 1.8GHz CPU.
rocks. Asking $4,200 Call -
604.472.0091
Computers
Celeron 1.8G system ($395) with
stylish silver case, 256MB ram,
52x CD-ROM, 40GB hard drive,
and floppy drive. P4 Celeron
case, asus motherboard, 256MB
mals. $380/month. 604.525.9881
ROOM FOR RENT
One private, unfurnished room in
a two bedroom basement suite in
Coquitlam (close to Brunette and
Schoolhouse). It’s one block from
the 153/156 and up the street
from 159/169. Asking
$340/month rent (flat rate, all-
inclusive). Close to stores, restau-
Please contact Andre @ rants, etc.
778.883.6805 Call 604.529.1531
For Sale |Saw_ You
Home and Study Furniture
Services
Black study desk with seven draw-
ers, $25
Black dresser with gold trim and
drawers, $30
Two Computer chair mats (protect
carpet), $5 each
Sectional Sofa with Hide-a-Bed
and lots of cushions, $225
Sofa, $65
All furniture is used but in great
shape
Business/cell call 604.562.6452
Bed/Futon: Twin (single) bed,
clean, includes box spring, $50.
Metal Frame, add $25. Clean
double futon and wood frame,
converts to sofa, $75. Call
604.939.1914
Housing
Female student seeks same as
roommate. Lovely room for rent
in apt. bldg.
Room is furn. or unfurn. Near
SkyTrain/bus/shops. Friendly
neighbourhood. Must like ani-
PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS
I teach from Beginner to
Intermediate.
Reasonable rate, and right here at
the College.
Ask for Lian at 604.526.2649 or
leave a message with your name
and number.
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only $25. Drop-off and pick-up at
NW campus. Self-employed
income may require additional
charges.
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Walk
seeks Green Team Volunteers, for
organizing committee or Walk day,
to reduce environmental impact of
hosting the Walk on Sunday May
30, 2004. Contact Rahim:
rahimvalli@shaw.ca or
604.939.3622
Canadian
Red Cross
Authorized Provider
Delivering quality First Aid
training for over 12 years
Courses offered:
- Standard First Aid/CPR C
- CPR C
- C Recert
;- ChildSafe
- First Aid Instructor School
Courses at Douglas College
New Westminster Campus
Best competitive rates
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e the other press ©
Canucks Corner
CF Miley
Op Columnist
I was happy for many different rea-
sons last Saturday night. Following a
5-2 win over a desperate Edmonton
Oilers team, the Canucks clinched
the Northwest Division title, and
sewed up a third place seeding for
the upcoming playoffs. The
Canucks played like a swarm of real-
ly big killer bees, buzzing the ears of
Oiler players all night long.
Vancouver dominated every facet of
the game, and were full marks for
the win. But that wasn't the only
reason I was happy.
I was overjoyed—practically
bursting at the seams—at the
prospect of not having to watch a
gloating Pierre Lacroix’s fat jowls
bounce up and down in front of
reporters as he explained once again
how the Avalanche were able to win
a tenth straight division title. Up
yours Avs, the Northwest belongs to
the ’Nucks.
I was ecstatic that my favorite
team had somehow righted the ship,
won six straight games, and looks to
be on a roll going into the playoffs.
Somewhere between the Canucks
surrendering three third-period
goals to Columbus on March 21,
and the LA game on March 24,
Vancouver has rediscovered its work
ethic and commitment to team
defense. The Bertuzzi incident, fol-
lowed by a string of lackluster
games, forced every single Canuck
to take a good long look in the mir-
ror and work just a bit harder.
Vancouver's key to success has
always been outworking their oppo-
nents. Stan Smyl did it in 1982.
Trevor Linden did it in 1994. The
Canucks as a group have done it
over the last six games of the regular
season.
I was titillated at the thought that
the "Nucks had clinched home-ice
advantage for at least the first round
of the playoffs. Plus, I just like the
word, “titillated.” It just kind of rolls
off the tongue—titillated.
I was overjoyed at the prospect of
playing Calgary rather than Dallas
in the first round. Dallas has all but
owned the Canucks for the last three
years, whereas Calgary is a hard-
working, well-coached team with
very little playoff experience. As
most Vancouver hockey fans can
attest to, playoff experience goes a
long way in hockey. In most years,
the teams that have had their mettle
hardened in the pressure cooker that
is the chase for Lord Stanley’s mug,
stand the best chance of playoff suc-
cess. The Calgary Flames are playoff
newbies, while Dallas has a host of
veterans that are battle tested.
Mostly though, I was delighted
for one Markus Naslund. Let’s face
it, the Canucks’ captain has had a
rough month and a half since Steve
Moore knocked him silly in
Colorado on February 16. First, he
wakes up after a hit and gets to be
concussed for two weeks. Next, he
watches as one of his best friends
almost kills-Moore in an attempt to
exact a pound of flesh in retribution
for the hit. Bertuzzi’s life turns into
tabloid hell, he’s suspended for at
least the rest of this season. The
team, and the friendship, have both
suffered greatly as a result. Next up,
the Canucks begin to falter, ques-
tions begin surfacing, and Naslund
was left with a sore elbow pondering
whether the team can do it without
Todd or not. With last Saturday's
win, I was thrilled to see Naslund
put the ghosts of division races past
behind him.
Last year, Naslund showed some
true heart and candor when he stat-
ed simply that the team had
“choked” after game 82. A 2-0 loss
to the LA Kings cost Vancouver a
division crown that they had worked
hard to earn. A_heart-broken
Naslund, addressing the GM Place
faithful after the game, made a
promise to the Vancouver fans—a
promise to be better. A promise that
he and his fellow Canucks began to
fulfill with a playoff comeback over
St. Louis, a promise that he kept
over the final six games of this sea-
son. The tables were turned this sea-
son, and the hunted became the
hunters as Vancouver won game
after game to track down the stink-
ing Avs for the division title.
It’s not a question of whether or
not the team choked last season or
not. They did. It’s a question of
whether they learned from the expe-
rience and became better players
after the setback. Last Saturday
night, I saw a team with experience
and grit outwork a team playing for
their playoff lives. Good job,
Markus. Good job, Canucks. Let’s
give it up for the 2004 Northwest
Division Champions, your
Vancouver Canucks!
As with every team, the Canucks
will rely on goaltending to see them
through the spring. Dan Cloutier
shouldered much of the blame for
last year’s Minnesota meltdown, and
he has something to prove this sea-
son. Cloutier’s play will likely decide
more than just Vancouver's fate in
the post season, though. I'll also
have a direct bearing on how many
zeroes are on Dan's new contract for
next year. Cloutier is playing for
more than pride and the thrill of vic-
tory; he’s playing for millions of
extra dollars.
I stated last week that I was going
to give some tips on winning an
NHL Playoff hockey pool this week,
but due to the fact that nobody will
read this until after the playoffs have
begun, I have decided to hold off on
the pool wisdom. If anyone feels like
they need some guidance or answers
to burning, pool-related questions,
email me at:
snazzymortuzzi@yahoo.ca, and I'll
do my best to get back to you with-
in 48 hours.
I've got the white towels ironed
and ready, my bobbleheads are all
nodding in post season approval,
and I’ve hired a voodoo priest to
whip me up a concoction of splen-
did repute, guaranteed to bring
good fortune to both the Canucks
and my great uncle’s farm. As
Michael Buffer says before a prize-
fight, “Let’s get ready to rumble....”
GO FREAKING ’NUCKS.
s e
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Thursday to be published in the fol-
lowing Wednesday's paper. Check
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Announcements
Swimming with the Sharks
The Second Annual Business
Administration End of Semester
Party
Crush Champagne Lounge
1180 Granville St.
Thursday, April 8th
Olympic First Aid Services
First Aid/CPR Courses
* Courses tailored for Nursing and
Medical students
¢ Residential Care Courses
¢ Emergency First Aid Course
¢ Standard First Aid Course
Automatic External Defibrillator
Course
¢ AED Endorsements.
All courses are offered at the
New Westminster Douglas College
campus
www.olympicfirstaid.com
Phone: 604.420.1748
Call now to book!
Automobiles
Looking for 2001-2003 used car,
in good condition. Contact me at
speak2denny@yahoo.ca
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee. V-8,
5.2 Litre. Automatic transmission.
Red body, grey interior. Air cared.
Bridgestone tires (2001). Trailer
package. Ski rack. One owner.
No accidents. $5,200.
604.525.1707
1989 Isuzu Trooper IT. Manul
transmission. Gray 4x4 with roof
rack. Great off -road, the Box that
Upgrade ($270) includes blue
| RAM and Celeron 1.8GHz CPU.
rocks. Asking $4,200 Call -
604.472.0091
Computers
Celeron 1.8G system ($395) with
stylish silver case, 256MB ram,
52x CD-ROM, 40GB hard drive,
and floppy drive. P4 Celeron
case, asus motherboard, 256MB
mals. $380/month. 604.525.9881
ROOM FOR RENT
One private, unfurnished room in
a two bedroom basement suite in
Coquitlam (close to Brunette and
Schoolhouse). It’s one block from
the 153/156 and up the street
from 159/169. Asking
$340/month rent (flat rate, all-
inclusive). Close to stores, restau-
Please contact Andre @ rants, etc.
778.883.6805 Call 604.529.1531
For Sale |Saw_ You
Home and Study Furniture
Services
Black study desk with seven draw-
ers, $25
Black dresser with gold trim and
drawers, $30
Two Computer chair mats (protect
carpet), $5 each
Sectional Sofa with Hide-a-Bed
and lots of cushions, $225
Sofa, $65
All furniture is used but in great
shape
Business/cell call 604.562.6452
Bed/Futon: Twin (single) bed,
clean, includes box spring, $50.
Metal Frame, add $25. Clean
double futon and wood frame,
converts to sofa, $75. Call
604.939.1914
Housing
Female student seeks same as
roommate. Lovely room for rent
in apt. bldg.
Room is furn. or unfurn. Near
SkyTrain/bus/shops. Friendly
neighbourhood. Must like ani-
PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS
I teach from Beginner to
Intermediate.
Reasonable rate, and right here at
the College.
Ask for Lian at 604.526.2649 or
leave a message with your name
and number.
It’s that time again. Tax returns
only $25. Drop-off and pick-up at
NW campus. Self-employed
income may require additional
charges.
Call Millie at 604.255.0255
Wanted
The Other Press positions
currently available:
Sports Editor
News Editor
Send resume to:
editor@otherpress.ca or drop off in
RM 1020 New West Campus
20th annual World Partnership
Walk
seeks Green Team Volunteers, for
organizing committee or Walk day,
to reduce environmental impact of
hosting the Walk on Sunday May
30, 2004. Contact Rahim:
rahimvalli@shaw.ca or
604.939.3622
Canadian
Red Cross
Authorized Provider
Delivering quality First Aid
training for over 12 years
Courses offered:
- Standard First Aid/CPR C
- CPR C
- C Recert
;- ChildSafe
- First Aid Instructor School
Courses at Douglas College
New Westminster Campus
Best competitive rates
Call: 604-644-4709
Check: www.vital-link.ca
http://www.otherpress.ca
Page 23
Sports
e the other press ©
Canucks Corner
CF Miley
Op Columnist
I was happy for many different rea-
sons last Saturday night. Following a
5-2 win over a desperate Edmonton
Oilers team, the Canucks clinched
the Northwest Division title, and
sewed up a third place seeding for
the upcoming playoffs. The
Canucks played like a swarm of real-
ly big killer bees, buzzing the ears of
Oiler players all night long.
Vancouver dominated every facet of
the game, and were full marks for
the win. But that wasn't the only
reason I was happy.
I was overjoyed—practically
bursting at the seams—at the
prospect of not having to watch a
gloating Pierre Lacroix’s fat jowls
bounce up and down in front of
reporters as he explained once again
how the Avalanche were able to win
a tenth straight division title. Up
yours Avs, the Northwest belongs to
the ’Nucks.
I was ecstatic that my favorite
team had somehow righted the ship,
won six straight games, and looks to
be on a roll going into the playoffs.
Somewhere between the Canucks
surrendering three third-period
goals to Columbus on March 21,
and the LA game on March 24,
Vancouver has rediscovered its work
ethic and commitment to team
defense. The Bertuzzi incident, fol-
lowed by a string of lackluster
games, forced every single Canuck
to take a good long look in the mir-
ror and work just a bit harder.
Vancouver's key to success has
always been outworking their oppo-
nents. Stan Smyl did it in 1982.
Trevor Linden did it in 1994. The
Canucks as a group have done it
over the last six games of the regular
season.
I was titillated at the thought that
the "Nucks had clinched home-ice
advantage for at least the first round
of the playoffs. Plus, I just like the
word, “titillated.” It just kind of rolls
off the tongue—titillated.
I was overjoyed at the prospect of
playing Calgary rather than Dallas
in the first round. Dallas has all but
owned the Canucks for the last three
years, whereas Calgary is a hard-
working, well-coached team with
very little playoff experience. As
most Vancouver hockey fans can
attest to, playoff experience goes a
long way in hockey. In most years,
the teams that have had their mettle
hardened in the pressure cooker that
is the chase for Lord Stanley’s mug,
stand the best chance of playoff suc-
cess. The Calgary Flames are playoff
newbies, while Dallas has a host of
veterans that are battle tested.
Mostly though, I was delighted
for one Markus Naslund. Let’s face
it, the Canucks’ captain has had a
rough month and a half since Steve
Moore knocked him silly in
Colorado on February 16. First, he
wakes up after a hit and gets to be
concussed for two weeks. Next, he
watches as one of his best friends
almost kills-Moore in an attempt to
exact a pound of flesh in retribution
for the hit. Bertuzzi’s life turns into
tabloid hell, he’s suspended for at
least the rest of this season. The
team, and the friendship, have both
suffered greatly as a result. Next up,
the Canucks begin to falter, ques-
tions begin surfacing, and Naslund
was left with a sore elbow pondering
whether the team can do it without
Todd or not. With last Saturday's
win, I was thrilled to see Naslund
put the ghosts of division races past
behind him.
Last year, Naslund showed some
true heart and candor when he stat-
ed simply that the team had
“choked” after game 82. A 2-0 loss
to the LA Kings cost Vancouver a
division crown that they had worked
hard to earn. A_heart-broken
Naslund, addressing the GM Place
faithful after the game, made a
promise to the Vancouver fans—a
promise to be better. A promise that
he and his fellow Canucks began to
fulfill with a playoff comeback over
St. Louis, a promise that he kept
over the final six games of this sea-
son. The tables were turned this sea-
son, and the hunted became the
hunters as Vancouver won game
after game to track down the stink-
ing Avs for the division title.
It’s not a question of whether or
not the team choked last season or
not. They did. It’s a question of
whether they learned from the expe-
rience and became better players
after the setback. Last Saturday
night, I saw a team with experience
and grit outwork a team playing for
their playoff lives. Good job,
Markus. Good job, Canucks. Let’s
give it up for the 2004 Northwest
Division Champions, your
Vancouver Canucks!
As with every team, the Canucks
will rely on goaltending to see them
through the spring. Dan Cloutier
shouldered much of the blame for
last year’s Minnesota meltdown, and
he has something to prove this sea-
son. Cloutier’s play will likely decide
more than just Vancouver's fate in
the post season, though. I'll also
have a direct bearing on how many
zeroes are on Dan's new contract for
next year. Cloutier is playing for
more than pride and the thrill of vic-
tory; he’s playing for millions of
extra dollars.
I stated last week that I was going
to give some tips on winning an
NHL Playoff hockey pool this week,
but due to the fact that nobody will
read this until after the playoffs have
begun, I have decided to hold off on
the pool wisdom. If anyone feels like
they need some guidance or answers
to burning, pool-related questions,
email me at:
snazzymortuzzi@yahoo.ca, and I'll
do my best to get back to you with-
in 48 hours.
I've got the white towels ironed
and ready, my bobbleheads are all
nodding in post season approval,
and I’ve hired a voodoo priest to
whip me up a concoction of splen-
did repute, guaranteed to bring
good fortune to both the Canucks
and my great uncle’s farm. As
Michael Buffer says before a prize-
fight, “Let’s get ready to rumble....”
GO FREAKING ’NUCKS.
s e
Classifieds
‘Scodenes sihicillatiat@inet
For free student classifieds up to 30
words, email: (
the_editor57@hotmail.com with your
name, student number, desired section,
and put “classified” in the subject line.
Fast Cash Ads 3 lines 3 times for $20
(30 words max). Open rate of $5 per
line. Enquiries: call our advertising
manager at 604.525.3542.
Pictures
Classifieds pictures are $10 each
printing for all of the above cate-
gories. The picture size is 3.5cm x
2.5cm, black and white.
When placing an ad please
remember...
All ads must be received by
Thursday to be published in the fol-
lowing Wednesday's paper. Check
your ad for errors and please call or
email our offices to report any cor-
rections. To ensure the integrity of
our student newspaper, we reserve
the right to revise, reclassify, edit, or
refuse your ad.
Announcements
Swimming with the Sharks
The Second Annual Business
Administration End of Semester
Party
Crush Champagne Lounge
1180 Granville St.
Thursday, April 8th
Olympic First Aid Services
First Aid/CPR Courses
* Courses tailored for Nursing and
Medical students
¢ Residential Care Courses
¢ Emergency First Aid Course
¢ Standard First Aid Course
Automatic External Defibrillator
Course
¢ AED Endorsements.
All courses are offered at the
New Westminster Douglas College
campus
www.olympicfirstaid.com
Phone: 604.420.1748
Call now to book!
Automobiles
Looking for 2001-2003 used car,
in good condition. Contact me at
speak2denny@yahoo.ca
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee. V-8,
5.2 Litre. Automatic transmission.
Red body, grey interior. Air cared.
Bridgestone tires (2001). Trailer
package. Ski rack. One owner.
No accidents. $5,200.
604.525.1707
1989 Isuzu Trooper IT. Manul
transmission. Gray 4x4 with roof
rack. Great off -road, the Box that
Upgrade ($270) includes blue
| RAM and Celeron 1.8GHz CPU.
rocks. Asking $4,200 Call -
604.472.0091
Computers
Celeron 1.8G system ($395) with
stylish silver case, 256MB ram,
52x CD-ROM, 40GB hard drive,
and floppy drive. P4 Celeron
case, asus motherboard, 256MB
mals. $380/month. 604.525.9881
ROOM FOR RENT
One private, unfurnished room in
a two bedroom basement suite in
Coquitlam (close to Brunette and
Schoolhouse). It’s one block from
the 153/156 and up the street
from 159/169. Asking
$340/month rent (flat rate, all-
inclusive). Close to stores, restau-
Please contact Andre @ rants, etc.
778.883.6805 Call 604.529.1531
For Sale |Saw_ You
Home and Study Furniture
Services
Black study desk with seven draw-
ers, $25
Black dresser with gold trim and
drawers, $30
Two Computer chair mats (protect
carpet), $5 each
Sectional Sofa with Hide-a-Bed
and lots of cushions, $225
Sofa, $65
All furniture is used but in great
shape
Business/cell call 604.562.6452
Bed/Futon: Twin (single) bed,
clean, includes box spring, $50.
Metal Frame, add $25. Clean
double futon and wood frame,
converts to sofa, $75. Call
604.939.1914
Housing
Female student seeks same as
roommate. Lovely room for rent
in apt. bldg.
Room is furn. or unfurn. Near
SkyTrain/bus/shops. Friendly
neighbourhood. Must like ani-
PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS
I teach from Beginner to
Intermediate.
Reasonable rate, and right here at
the College.
Ask for Lian at 604.526.2649 or
leave a message with your name
and number.
It’s that time again. Tax returns
only $25. Drop-off and pick-up at
NW campus. Self-employed
income may require additional
charges.
Call Millie at 604.255.0255
Wanted
The Other Press positions
currently available:
Sports Editor
News Editor
Send resume to:
editor@otherpress.ca or drop off in
RM 1020 New West Campus
20th annual World Partnership
Walk
seeks Green Team Volunteers, for
organizing committee or Walk day,
to reduce environmental impact of
hosting the Walk on Sunday May
30, 2004. Contact Rahim:
rahimvalli@shaw.ca or
604.939.3622
Canadian
Red Cross
Authorized Provider
Delivering quality First Aid
training for over 12 years
Courses offered:
- Standard First Aid/CPR C
- CPR C
- C Recert
;- ChildSafe
- First Aid Instructor School
Courses at Douglas College
New Westminster Campus
Best competitive rates
Call: 604-644-4709
Check: www.vital-link.ca
http://www.otherpress.ca
Page 23
Sports
e the other press ©
Canucks Corner
CF Miley
Op Columnist
I was happy for many different rea-
sons last Saturday night. Following a
5-2 win over a desperate Edmonton
Oilers team, the Canucks clinched
the Northwest Division title, and
sewed up a third place seeding for
the upcoming playoffs. The
Canucks played like a swarm of real-
ly big killer bees, buzzing the ears of
Oiler players all night long.
Vancouver dominated every facet of
the game, and were full marks for
the win. But that wasn't the only
reason I was happy.
I was overjoyed—practically
bursting at the seams—at the
prospect of not having to watch a
gloating Pierre Lacroix’s fat jowls
bounce up and down in front of
reporters as he explained once again
how the Avalanche were able to win
a tenth straight division title. Up
yours Avs, the Northwest belongs to
the ’Nucks.
I was ecstatic that my favorite
team had somehow righted the ship,
won six straight games, and looks to
be on a roll going into the playoffs.
Somewhere between the Canucks
surrendering three third-period
goals to Columbus on March 21,
and the LA game on March 24,
Vancouver has rediscovered its work
ethic and commitment to team
defense. The Bertuzzi incident, fol-
lowed by a string of lackluster
games, forced every single Canuck
to take a good long look in the mir-
ror and work just a bit harder.
Vancouver's key to success has
always been outworking their oppo-
nents. Stan Smyl did it in 1982.
Trevor Linden did it in 1994. The
Canucks as a group have done it
over the last six games of the regular
season.
I was titillated at the thought that
the "Nucks had clinched home-ice
advantage for at least the first round
of the playoffs. Plus, I just like the
word, “titillated.” It just kind of rolls
off the tongue—titillated.
I was overjoyed at the prospect of
playing Calgary rather than Dallas
in the first round. Dallas has all but
owned the Canucks for the last three
years, whereas Calgary is a hard-
working, well-coached team with
very little playoff experience. As
most Vancouver hockey fans can
attest to, playoff experience goes a
long way in hockey. In most years,
the teams that have had their mettle
hardened in the pressure cooker that
is the chase for Lord Stanley’s mug,
stand the best chance of playoff suc-
cess. The Calgary Flames are playoff
newbies, while Dallas has a host of
veterans that are battle tested.
Mostly though, I was delighted
for one Markus Naslund. Let’s face
it, the Canucks’ captain has had a
rough month and a half since Steve
Moore knocked him silly in
Colorado on February 16. First, he
wakes up after a hit and gets to be
concussed for two weeks. Next, he
watches as one of his best friends
almost kills-Moore in an attempt to
exact a pound of flesh in retribution
for the hit. Bertuzzi’s life turns into
tabloid hell, he’s suspended for at
least the rest of this season. The
team, and the friendship, have both
suffered greatly as a result. Next up,
the Canucks begin to falter, ques-
tions begin surfacing, and Naslund
was left with a sore elbow pondering
whether the team can do it without
Todd or not. With last Saturday's
win, I was thrilled to see Naslund
put the ghosts of division races past
behind him.
Last year, Naslund showed some
true heart and candor when he stat-
ed simply that the team had
“choked” after game 82. A 2-0 loss
to the LA Kings cost Vancouver a
division crown that they had worked
hard to earn. A_heart-broken
Naslund, addressing the GM Place
faithful after the game, made a
promise to the Vancouver fans—a
promise to be better. A promise that
he and his fellow Canucks began to
fulfill with a playoff comeback over
St. Louis, a promise that he kept
over the final six games of this sea-
son. The tables were turned this sea-
son, and the hunted became the
hunters as Vancouver won game
after game to track down the stink-
ing Avs for the division title.
It’s not a question of whether or
not the team choked last season or
not. They did. It’s a question of
whether they learned from the expe-
rience and became better players
after the setback. Last Saturday
night, I saw a team with experience
and grit outwork a team playing for
their playoff lives. Good job,
Markus. Good job, Canucks. Let’s
give it up for the 2004 Northwest
Division Champions, your
Vancouver Canucks!
As with every team, the Canucks
will rely on goaltending to see them
through the spring. Dan Cloutier
shouldered much of the blame for
last year’s Minnesota meltdown, and
he has something to prove this sea-
son. Cloutier’s play will likely decide
more than just Vancouver's fate in
the post season, though. I'll also
have a direct bearing on how many
zeroes are on Dan's new contract for
next year. Cloutier is playing for
more than pride and the thrill of vic-
tory; he’s playing for millions of
extra dollars.
I stated last week that I was going
to give some tips on winning an
NHL Playoff hockey pool this week,
but due to the fact that nobody will
read this until after the playoffs have
begun, I have decided to hold off on
the pool wisdom. If anyone feels like
they need some guidance or answers
to burning, pool-related questions,
email me at:
snazzymortuzzi@yahoo.ca, and I'll
do my best to get back to you with-
in 48 hours.
I've got the white towels ironed
and ready, my bobbleheads are all
nodding in post season approval,
and I’ve hired a voodoo priest to
whip me up a concoction of splen-
did repute, guaranteed to bring
good fortune to both the Canucks
and my great uncle’s farm. As
Michael Buffer says before a prize-
fight, “Let’s get ready to rumble....”
GO FREAKING ’NUCKS.
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