I was horribly anxious yesterday. By afternoon, I literally felt sick to my stomach. I don’t know if it was because I was worried for this game based on the results of Monday. But I generally feel this way when I consider it an important game. I know it was only game 4 but I felt like it was important to see how we responded to Monday’s game.

I guess I might have had a reason for the anxiety. We lost the game. But I think we lost more than the game…. or at least I did. I lost the faith that people of Vancouver would stick by their team. More and more people were throwing themselves off the wagon that they were barely holding onto in the first place. I supposed I shouldn’t be surprised. This is what supposed fans do in this city.

But maybe that is a good thing that they have abandoned ship? Maybe it is the die hard fans of the Vancouver Canucks who have believed in this team for so long that will lift the Canucks up and propel them forward. Propel them to play like they have throughout the playoffs. Like they played in games 1 & 2 of this series.

We know they can play better. We know they are tired and beaten up but I also believe they have what it takes to win just two more games. To win the cup for their city and for the fans who love them the most.

It may have been a Monday but you wouldn’t know it! People were at work yes and work was getting done but I think everyone was mostly thinking about the Vancouver Canucks and the fact that it was game day! So much excitement!! Our office was buzzing. Chatter about the game. Hands and faces being painted. Pictures being taken. We were ready to rock this game!!

We convened for a cocktail prior to heading to Rogers Arena to watch the game. So amazing that even though it was an away game they managed to sell out the place. The organization did it right. $10 for a ticket and the money went to Canucks for Kids Fund.

The environment was great not unlike home games. People just excited to see their team play! And what a great opportunity for those who can’t afford playoff tickets to at least get a sense of what the vibe is like….

Although, game 3 was not the best night for this. The Canucks got blown out 8-1. But what frustrated me the most was people filing out of the building before the game was over. Come on people!!! This is OUR team!!! We must support them through thick and thin! A loss is a loss is a loss. It doesn’t matter if it is 3-2 or 8-1! You are either supporting the team or your aren’t. So they had a bad game? It happens! Surely you didn’t think we were going to sweep them? I mean this is the Stanely Cup Final! Boston is there for a reason….because they are a good team!

Just like the players, fans need to shake the loss off and look to the next game. I look forward to seeing what they bring to the table for game 4!

Saturday was a perfect day. Seriously sunny! A rare thing here in Vancouver these days. People were out and about in full force!

I met up with my friend Simone and we walked from Kitsilano to Rogers Arena to take in some of the Party in the Plaza. Amazing how many people came out! From a DJ, to facepainting to people getting the Canucks logo shaved into their hair! The energy was electric!

We then walked up to Granville to see what the action was like there. Another sea of blue. You could sense the excitement in the air. Almost game time!

We literally had to fight our way through the crowds to get to St. Regis Bar and Grill where we were watching the game. Reservations are the key people! No waiting! No lineups!

We had a blast watching the game. There is nothing like being surrounded by friends who are all there to cheer on the Vancouver Canucks. And there is nothing better than watching your team win. But more than that, there is nothing better than watching your team go up two games in the Stanley Cup finals! We are 2 wins away from what this city has been waiting for the last 40 years.

We left the bar and poured out into the streets with the rest of the city. Granville Street was insane. High fives. Big smiles. Cheers and chants of “We want the Cup!`. This is the Olympics x100 because this is our team. This is our Vancouver Canucks and we are all in this together!

Note: I took a ton of pictures on Saturday and will update this post with those soon!