There were times when this career seemed like Groundhog Day. Article content

Practices, games and arduous travel became a repetitive treadmill to document the Vancouver Canucks . As a conduit to a rabid fan base with an insatiable appetite for all things on the ice and in the room, it was tempting to lose a sense of gratitude and perspective amid the grind. Article content Article content

Then came Nov. 11, 2010 in Ottawa.

The Canucks were invited to the Remembrance Day ceremony in the nation’s capital. It was an unforgettable and moving front-row experience for the players, staff, and this reporter. We were all humbled.

The procession of war veterans, marching bands, and the solemn laying of wreaths was heartwarming. And for an NHL team stocked by Canadians familiar with how ou

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