Tel-Chai Nation

I thought most Canadians were civilized enough not to go berserk over loss of a hockey game and a trophy to an opposing team. Clearly, I was mistaken. A whole riot broke out in Vancouver after the Canucks lost the game and Stanley Cup to the Boston team, and there was looting, injuries and smashed windows left in the wake of the horror. Here's what the mayor said afterwards:

“We have a small number of hooligans on the streets of Vancouver causing problems,” Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson said. “It’s absolutely disgraceful and shameful and by no means represents the city of Vancouver. … We have had an extraordinary run in the playoff, great celebration. What’s happened tonight is despicable.”

You said it, pal.

“It’s terrible,” Canucks captain Henrik Sedin said, shaking his head. “This city and province has a lot to be proud of, the team we have and the guys we have in here. It’s too bad.”

I'm glad the team's head spoke out. This is an utter embarrassment and it's truly offensive that some violent hoodlums and vandals would commit violence in their name. What in blue blazes is it that causes some people to go insane over losing a mere sport game? Even in Europe, there've been cases like this, and it's something that's got to be seriously addressed.

Update: Searching for Bright Light has some more commentary about this.

Labels: Canada, Europe, Moonbattery