I still get chills watching this game, thinking about all of the what-if moments. I still watch these highlights thinking that Smyl or Tanti actually score in OT. It makes me think that if CGY loses this game, how it shapes me as a hockey fan.
A few random thoughts:
-We should kiss Vernies feet for the clinic he put on in the game. How anyone still dismisses the guy is beyond me.
- With that said, the muffin he gives up to tie it at 3 really wasn't his fault. It def bounces off of Beast's skate.
- It's clear that Vancouver was playing with nothing to loose and zero pressure, and it absolutely showed.
- I had also forgotten about the post Vancouver hit in OT as well.
- Chopper also played a hell of a game too. Guy was all over the puck
- That first goal Nordmark scores was an absolute beauty. Had forgotten all about that.
He, like all butt hurt Canuck fans, is trying to insinuate (incorrectly) that Otto kicked the winning goal in.
He did not.
I was merely appreciating the skill it takes to kick such a small object vs a ball. This was clearly some sort of MLS all-star game skills competition.
I was merely appreciating the skill it takes to kick such a small object vs a ball. This was clearly some sort of MLS all-star game skills competition.
The overtime was ridiculous, as was Vernon, but to be fair he created half the Canuck chances with this puck handling.
Also funny to hear the announcers repeatedly note that the net was off the pegs when Patterson bowled McLean over. They don't even mention the goalie being rubbed out.
Video: Flames/Canucks Game 7 1989 Recap
