Canucks have a new team dog named after a former player
Vancouver Canucks fans may soon have a new favourite member of the organization.
On Friday, the Canucks announced a new member of their team, Eddie. Eddie, a five-week-old black lab, is a service dog in training. He is named after longtime Canucks defenceman Alexander Edler.
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Meet EDDIE, the #Canucks newest BC Guide Dog in Training!
Named in honour of legendary Canuck, Alex Edler, Eddie will bring loyalty and care to his important job. Just as a defencemanās responsibility is to protect his teammates and remainā¦ pic.twitter.com/sFklmS9iId
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) October 12, 2024
āIām honoured to have a dog named after me, and like I said, Iām a big dog person ā especially labs,” Edler said. “A service dog is the ultimate team player; theyāll do anything for the team.ā
Eddie is currently working with the B.C. Guide Dog Training Program, which will prepare him to assist many in need, including the visually impaired, a child with autism, or a veteran or first responder living with OSI-PTSD. In the future, he will act as a safeguard to his respective handler.
The organization will officially have Eddie under their watch on October 25 and has already promised to deliver plenty of content showing off their new furry friend. It is no surprise that the fanbase is already in love with him.
Give Eddie the C
ā naim (@78naim_) October 12, 2024
AWWWW
ā darshana (@capitalsstann) October 12, 2024
OMG
ā Brendan (@BrendanPlays17) October 12, 2024
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ā John (@JohnPB28) October 12, 2024
cuteee
ā Āæelicia? (@voidjhugh) October 12, 2024
omg hello cutest eddie š„¹š¤
ā sab (@seabruins) October 12, 2024
The bestest good boy.
ā Patti (@marinemom34) October 12, 2024
What a handsome fella
ā Michael Chew (@MThrillerChew) October 12, 2024
hello eddie i love you
ā maxš (@alicereddesert) October 12, 2024
Ahhhh he’s a beauty. Hello Eddie š
ā Annette Cas (@annette_cas) October 12, 2024
This isn’t the first service dog the Canucks have had as a part of their organization. Ahead of the 2022-23 season, they introduced fans to Ryp, a golden retriever named after the late Rick Rypien.
Heartbreak struck the entire Canucks community when it was announced in early February that Ryp had passed away at just two years old.
āIt is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Rypās sudden passing late last week,āĀ the Canucks announced on social media. āAn incredibly special member of our Canucks family through our partnership with BC Guide Dogs. You and your legacy will not be forgotten.ā
While Ryp will always be remembered by Canucks fans, they will now be able to enjoy plenty more puppy content moving forward, thanks to Eddie. Safe to say, this is an addition to the team that no fans will have an issue with.
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