Canucks gave Kevin Bieksa a hilariously unique gift on his special day
What do you give a man that has everything?
You give him something money can’t buy.
Kevin Bieksa had one heck of a retirement party on Thursday, as he returned to Vancouver to sign a one-day contract with the Canucks.
The 41-year-old former defenceman joined the Canucks at morning skate, suiting up and participating in some drills. That came after a riveting game-day speech to the players, in which he told them about the culture he helped build in a decade with the Canucks.
Bieksa suited up in full Canucks gear one last time prior to Vancouver’s game against the Anaheim Ducks, receiving a standing ovation from fans as he stepped onto the ice at Rogers Arena.
A moment to remember. pic.twitter.com/eRtJIqiqVG
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) November 4, 2022
Then, Daniel Sedin presented Bieksa with a hilarious but meaningful “one-of-a-kind” gift.
The Canucks framed a piece of the stanchion and the game puck from Bieksa’s famous overtime goal in 2011 — the one that sent Vancouver to the Stanley Cup Final.
Yes, that is THE stanchion! pic.twitter.com/jp1cZE3eOb
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) November 4, 2022
Ever the showman, Bieksa set the tone for the game, by winning the ceremonial faceoff with authority.
Only @kbieksa3 would win a ceremonial faceoff 😂 pic.twitter.com/wDa8rJz4sR
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) November 4, 2022
The Canucks went on to win 8-5.
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