One day after Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko scored his second shutout of the season, hundreds of fans lined up outside Langley91裸聊视频檚 Pastime Sports and Games on Sunday, Nov. 5, to get his autograph.

It was the grand opening and 30th anniversary celebration at the store91裸聊视频檚 new location, which had just relocated from Langley City to newer, larger premises at 6375 202 St.

Maple Ridge resident Mark Igglesden was first in line to get an autograph, and his picture taken with Demko.

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Pastime owner Ken Richardson was cheerfully supervising the lineup of fans that stretched from the front of the building, to the rear of the parking lot, and back again.

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Demko stopped 27 shots to produce a 2-0 win over the Dallas Stars in front of a home crowd on Saturday at Rogers Arena.

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A young fan shyly offered a portrait she made of Demko.

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Demko picked it up gently for a look.

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Former Canucks goaltender Richard Brodeur, who has gone on to become a respected artist after he retired from the NHL, was also enjoying himself as fans presented photos and jerseys for autographs.

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It marked a return to the social events the store was known for before the pandemic, Richardson said.

91裸聊视频淭here91裸聊视频檚 always been a sense of community and camaraderie at Pastime,91裸聊视频� he commented.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 a generational appeal, especially with trading cards,91裸聊视频� he said. 91裸聊视频淧eople that used to come in as kids now bring their own children to trade, play and finish off their sets. I91裸聊视频檝e been fortunate to have been part of all that.91裸聊视频�

Since opening in 1993, Pastime has grown to four locations in the Lower Mainland, and is considered Western Canada91裸聊视频檚 number one source for sports memorabilia and collectible card games.