Team Roster
Front Row L to R - George Gardner, Danny Johnson, Ray Cullen, Lyman D. Walter (vice president), Orland Kurtenbach, Thomas K. Scallen (president), Gary Doak, Wayne Maki, Dunc Wilson.

Middle Row - William Winnett (vice president), Bud Poile (vice president & general manager), Mike Corrigan, John Schella, Barry Wilkins, Charlie Hodge, Paul Popiel, Bobby Schmautz, Garth Rizzuto, Hal Laycoe (coach), Babe Pratt (assistant to the vice president).

Back Row - Greg Douglas (public relations director), Ed Shamlock (trainer), Andre Boudrias, Rosaire Paiement, Pat Quinn, Dale Tallon, Murray Hall, Ted Taylor, Bill Gray (trainer) Miles Desharnais (ticket manager).

The Vancouver Canucks played their 1st NHL game on October 9, 1970 against the Los Angeles Kings. 3-1 loss.

Barry Wilkins scored the Canucks 1st NHL goal at 2:14 of the 3rd period on Kings goalie Denis DeJordy. Len Lunde, who is not in the first team picture above, assisted on Wilkins goal.