After a tough start to their National Hockey League (NHL) season in 2021-22, the Canucks made several big changes including naming Bruce Boudreau as the head coach amongst other administrative changes. They also acquired forward Andrei Kuzmenko, while not adding much strength to their defence, so will it be enough for success this season?
2022-23 Player Roster
Head Coach
Bruce Boudreau (CAN)
Goaltenders
#60 – Collin Delia (USA)
#35 – Thatcher Demko (USA)
#30 – Spencer Martin (CAN)
Defensemen
#74 – Ethan Bear (CAN)
#44 – Kyle Burroughs (CAN)
#23 – Oliver Ekman Larsson (SWE) “A”
#43 – Quinn Hughes (USA)
#57 – Tyler Myers (USA) “A”
#5 – Tucker Poolman (USA)
#2 – Luke Schenn (CAN)
#61 – Riley Stillman (CAN)
Forwards
#6 – Brock Boeser (USA)
#51 – Sheldon Dries (USA)
#8 – Conor Garland (USA)
#53 – Bo Horvat (CAN) “C”
#81 – Dakota Joshua (USA)
#96 – Andrei Kuzmenko (RUS)
#20 – Curtis Lazar (CAN)
#7 – Will Lockwood (USA)
#65 – Ilya Mikheyev (RUS)
#9 – J.T. Miller (USA) “A”
#70 – Tanner Pearson (CAN)
#29 – Lane Pederson (CAN)
#40 – Elias Pettersson (SWE)
#18 – Jack Studnicka (CAN)
#88 – Nils Åman (SWE)
* “C” = Captain / “A” = Alternate Captains
2022-23 Schedule
This season Vancouver Canucks have already played NHL Preseason and NHL Regular Season games. Their first game of the regular season was against the Buffalo Sabres on 22 October 2022. They will continue regular season games – 82 in total – until their last game of the regular season against the Arizona Coyotes on 13 April 2023 after which they may progress to the NHL Playoffs.
You can find the full 2022-23 Vancouver Canucks schedule here.
2022-23 Rivals
During the regular season, the Canucks will play Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, Seattle Kraken, and Vegas Golden Knights in their own division, the Pacific Division. They will also play Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, and Winnipeg Jets from the other Western Conference division, the Central Division.
Vancouver Canucks have a fierce rivalry with the Calgary Flames due to the number of times the teams have played each other in overtime game sevens in the playoffs. They have 3 scheduled meet-ups in the 2022-23 season:
- Calgary Flames v Vancouver Canucks · 31 Dec 2022
- Vancouver Canucks v Calgary Flames · 31 Mar 2023
- Vancouver Canucks v Calgary Flames · 8 Apr 2023
2022-23 Playoffs and Finals
Philadelphia Flyers have reached the NHL playoffs 28 times in their history. They have never won the Stanley Cup.
The 2023 playoffs will begin after the regular season has finished in mid-April. Of the 32 regular season teams, 16 qualify with 8 from each conference (the top 3 teams from each division plus 2 conference teams with the next highest points). There are 4 rounds of best-of-7 series: first round with 16 teams in 8 x best-of-7 series; second round with 8 teams in 4 x best-of-7 series; Conference Finals with 4 teams in 2 x best-of-7 series; and the Stanley Cup Finals with 2 teams in 1 x best-of-7 series to determine who lifts the Stanley Cup.
2022-23 Tickets & Prices
The home rink of the Vancouver Canucks is Rogers Arena. The arena has a seated capacity of nearly 19,000 for hockey games and is regularly a full house. Adult ticket prices including fees start from as low as CAD $20 for basic tickets to $19,481 for the most premium tickets. The average adult ticket starts at $64.
Standard Tickets
At the Rogers Arena, there are several tiers of standard seating offering tickets with varying views of the action and at different price ranges:
- Plaza (Section 100) - close to the athletes so spectators can feel immersed in the event. Glass seats are available on this level right next to the plexiglass on the rink
- Upper (Section 300) - further from the action but allows spectators to take in the arena and the atmosphere
Premium, Hospitality & VIP Tickets
- Club Seats - on the Plaza (Section 100) level in sections 104-108 along one sideline of the rink
- Executive Level (Section 200) - between the Plaza (Section 100) and Upper (Section 300) levels with exclusive areas like the Konica Minolta Champions Club and the Loge Club
- Balcony (Section 400) - above the Upper (Section 300) level, this offers all-inclusive premium entertainment with panoramic views from suites such as the Encore Suite
- The Sports Bar - on the Balcony (Section 400) level where you can enjoy gastropub favourites and signature drinks
- Club 500 (Section 500) - on the top floor with views across the arena and food and non-alcoholic drinks included
How to Get Cheap Tickets
Ticket prices for Canucks games are dynamic and can vary depending on several factors such as their opponent, the day of the week (weekends are usually more expensive), and the stage of the league. Prices for the same game can also change over time and between sellers. In some cases, there are last-minute bargains to be found for less in-demand games, however, by waiting you risk prices going up or tickets selling out. Koobit compares prices from primary and secondary sellers to help you find the right tickets for you at the best price.
Where to Buy Tickets
You can purchase tickets online or at the arena box office. Buying tickets online is generally more reliable and convenient as you can view different ticket types, compare prices, and have the assurance of guaranteeing seat the right seat for you.
How to Get to a Game
Rogers Arena has an underground parkade (Lot 987) and there are several nearby lots offering parking spaces. The venue is also easily accessible on public transport. Visit the Rogers Arena parking & travel page for more information. For event-specific information including away games, click through to an event and view the Travel & Parking section.
2022-23 Merchandise & Apparel
If you want to look the part when attending a Vancouver Canucks game, Fanatics sells official Canucks merchandise, offering everything from team sweaters to branded caps.
To stay up to date with the latest schedule and ticketing information for this season and beyond, visit the Vancouver Canucks page.