The Vancouver Canucks: A conditional love from supporters

The Vancouver Canucks have struggled to get fans into the arena as the team has lost. This year, things are looking up.

Is Vancouver really a hockey town? On the surface, one would think so. However, with the way things have gone in the past four dismal years for the Vancouver Canucks, it seems that many in the city only support a winner.

Yes, that comment will stir up some unrest among Vancouverites, however, it is not an untrue one. Allow me to explain.

When the Canucks were in their winning heydays of the late 2000s and early 2010s, tickets flew off the shelves, and the team had one of the longest sellout records in all of the North American sports. Since the play has taken a downward turn,…