[JBR]

Other than the great memories that we collectively share, here's a few of mine.

- Canucks Game 3. The large banner someone put up at the Canucks end during warmup. It stretched the entire width of the ice. "Welcome to the home of the 1989 Stanley Cup Champions". Anyone have a photo of this? The crowd was electric, with most in their seats to cheer wildly during warmups.

- Canucks Game 7. Call me superstitious, but I put a candle in the cup of a replica Stanley Cup which burned the entire game. We won! You're welcome Flames nation.

- Wings Game 6. We parked close to the rink. On the drive home, we continually passed, then got passed by the same group walking down the road. High fives, honking, dancing. Best traffic jam ever.

- Sharks Game 6. I specifically remember Marcus Nilson turning to the crowd and waving his arms upwards asking the crowd to get louder, if that was possible, after he shook hands.

- FINALS Game 4. The same group sat in front of us all playoffs. We had a high-five ritual with several fans after each goal that spring. One guy wore a German WW2 helmet with "Darryl's Army" painted on. At the end of the game he told everyone he would miss Game 6 because of his sister's wedding. Despite us encouraging him to skip the wedding and go to her next one... he missed game 6.

- FINALS Game 6. I bought 2 cigars that morning and planned to enjoy them after the win. They sat in my fridge for years after, before I finally came around to throwing them out. When Gelinas scored, I specifically remember turning to my father-in-law to say "don't worry, they're going to review that." I still have visions of Nilson almost ending it in OT. Great redirection of a pass from Saprykin(?) a la Tonelli and Nystrom, and the look on his face when the save was made. So so close.

- FINALS Game 7. First time in my life that I didn't watch the Stanley Cup be awarded. I just couldn't stomach it. Over the years, I've tried to find out who the "Darryl's Army" guy was.. maybe even a CP'er, but no luck.