The 2011 Vancouver Stanley Cup Riot was a public disturbance that occurred in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday June 15, 2011. This riot happened right after the Vancouver Canucks lost to the Boston Bruins in game seven of the Stanley Cup Finals. This won the Stanley Cup for Boston. 140 people were reported to have been injured, and 117 were arrested.
I was very upset when I watched what was happening on TV that night. I love the Canucks too, but rioting after their loss has no benefits. It won't help them win, and it wont change the fact that Boston won. We should encourage them so they can do better next time instead of causing so much harm and destruction to our city.
The fact that they lost the Stanley Cup when they were so close is really upsetting, but there was really nothing to be done except work towards the next game. Its not the end of the world. I love Vancouver, and I have lived here for over 15 years. Destroying and damaging our beautiful city over a game is horrible. Sports are meant to be played for fun. They were created just for enjoyment. I hope that next time our team loses, instead of staging something dangerous like a riot, the fans accept it, and work towards encouraging them for their next game.
Some pictures from the Stanley Cup 2011 Riot:
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