Endless class and mind-bending goals 91Ƶ that91Ƶs what Vancouver Canucks fans say they love and will miss the most about Daniel and Henrik Sedin.
As the 37-year-old twin brothers prepared to take the ice in their final home game on Thursday, fans gathered outside Rogers Arena, many dressed in blue Canucks jerseys emblazoned with the Sedins91Ƶ numbers, 22 and 33.
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Some spoke animatedly about their favourite goals, while others talked about meeting the brothers through their tireless work in the community.
Martin Ogley, 61, has been a Canucks fan since the team entered the league in 1970.
The team has a number of bright young stars coming up, but watching the Sedins play in Vancouver for the last time will be emotional, Ogley said before the game.
There91Ƶs something special about the Swedish brothers, he added.
91ƵEverybody says they have an aura about them, they91Ƶre just down to earth,91Ƶ said Ogley, who met Henrik Sedin at an amusement park last September. 91ƵHe91Ƶs quite a bit taller than he looks on TV.91Ƶ
Vincent Kwong, 21, bought tickets last December to the game, just in case it turned out to be the twins91Ƶ last appearance.
The Sedins have been huge role models in the community, he said, and they91Ƶve taken fans on an emotional roller-coaster over the years.
91ƵThere are so many memories in the 2011 (Stanley Cup) run,91Ƶ Kwong said. 91ƵIt was just so close. I know they were probably so devastated, so hopefully we can show them some love today.91Ƶ
Ameena Althullah has been watching the Sedins play since she was little and the 23-year-old still remembers watching Daniel Sedin score an unbelievable goal against the Calgary Flames in 2010, a point that earned him a hat trick.
91ƵThat beautiful goal, in between the legs. Can91Ƶt forget it,91Ƶ she said.
Althullah said the game would be emotional for her.
91ƵThey mean a lot to me,91Ƶ she said. 91ƵI91Ƶll miss them a lot.91Ƶ
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The Sedins91Ƶ last game was a family affair for Susan Young, who brought her three daughters. The girls made signs thanking the brothers for their time with the Canucks.
91ƵI feel like it91Ƶs a privilege to have ever watched them play here,91Ƶ Young said. 91ƵIt was a privilege that they came to Vancouver and we could watch such talent. It was just crazy 91Ƶ They just have this uncanny ability to play like no other.91Ƶ
Every goal the brothers scored was special, said 10-year-old Anna Young. She expected to be in tears by the end of the game.
91ƵI91Ƶm going to be like 91ƵI can91Ƶt believe it91Ƶs their last game!91Ƶ I thought they were going to play forever and ever and ever.91Ƶ
Hockey has been a passion for Jess Succamore since 1952. He watched his first game three weeks after arriving in Canada from England.
91ƵI fell in love with the game, 91Ƶ he said. 91ƵCan91Ƶt stand up on ice skates, but really appreciate good talent. And the twins are the best, as far as I91Ƶm concerned.91Ƶ
You could watch this all night long. From the OT winner to the final farewell. Tonight was a good night.
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Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press
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