| abstract | - The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Canucks joined the league in 1970-71 NHL season as an expansion team along with the Buffalo Sabres. In their history the team has captured the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl as Western Conference champions in 1982 and 1994, but lost in their two Stanley Cup appearances to the New York Islanders and New York Rangers. In the 2009-10 NHL season, Henrik Sedin became the first Canuck to win both the Hart Memorial and Art Ross trophies. While, Markus Naslund has played in five National Hockey League All-Star Games, the most in Canucks history. Three players have had their numbers retired by the Canucks organization. Stan Smyl became the first Canuck to have his #12 retired in 1991, followed by Trevor Linden's #16 in 2009, and Markus Naslund's #19 in 2010. Although they have been recognized for their accomplishments with different teams, Igor Larionov, Cam Neely, and Mark Messier are several Hockey Hall of Famers who have played for the Canucks during their careers. While owner, Frank Griffiths, coach Roger Neilson, general managers, Bud Poile and Jake Milford have been inducted as builders. The Canucks have six internal team awards. The Molson Cup is awarded to the player who earns the most three-star selections throughout the season. The Cyclone Taylor Trophy - given to the team's most valuable player; Cyrus H. McLean Trophy - recognizes the Canucks leading scorer; Babe Pratt Trophy - given to the best Canucks defenceman; Fred J. Hume Award - awarded to the Canucks unsung hero; and the Most Exciting Player Award - awarded to player, judged to be the most exciting on the team. Each of these awards are presented towards the end of the season.
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