Canucks unveil Pat Quinn statue outside Rogers Arena (PHOTOS)

A statue of the late, great Pat Quinn was unveiled outside of Rogers Arena on Saturday.

Unlike the nearby Roger Neilson statue, this one is a lot more low-key, and should serve as a photo op for many.

Here’s how it looks during today, without the fanfare of last night:

It’s a life-size statue of the larger-than-life figure. The former 6-foot-3 defenceman, turned head coach, general manager, and president was an influential person on the Canucks franchise. His statue faces a street named after him, in front of a building where his name/picture is featured in the Ring of Honour.

Ownership, management, alumni, and Pat’s daughter Kalli were on hand for the unveiling.

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The unique part of this statue is Pat’s bench, added because of Quinn’s time in Salt Lake City as head coach of Canada’s Olympic gold-winning hockey team. Quinn would often sit on a particular bench outside of Canada House, and athletes from all sports would frequently visit him to chat.

The bench also has an inspiring quote from Quinn on it: “Obey your passion, listen to your heart, follow your dreams.”

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