From: "Mochrie, Paul"
To: "Direct to Mayor and Council - DL"
Date: 2024-04-19 10:11:47 AM
Subject: Upcoming news release: Canucks begin the first round of Stanley Cup Playoffs tomorrow
(April 19, 2024)
Dear Mayor and Council,
I am writing to inform you that the City will be issuing the below news release today advising of the expected
traffic impacts and how to get around the city as the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin.
Please keep this news release embargoed until it goes live from the City media email account later today.
Natasha will reply to this email with the relevant Vancouver.ca link and social media links, once these are live.
Best,
Paul
Paul Mochrie (he/him)
City Manager
City of Vancouver
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City of Vancouver
News release
April 19, 2024
Canucks begin round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs this weekend
Plan ahead for game-day impacts
As the puck drops on the playoffs, the City of Vancouver breaks the ice on what to expect around the city
as fans gear up to support our home team.
The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs starts Sunday with the Vancouver Canucks squaring up
against the Nashville Predators at Rogers Arena.
“What a great season for the Canucks! As a lifelong fan, I’m thrilled to cheer them on as they enter the
playoffs,” says Mayor Ken Sim. “Win or lose, let's make our home team proud and celebrate every game
with the unmatched passion and respect that defines our city. Go Canucks go!”
Here is the schedule of round one home games at Rogers Arena:
Game
1 – Sunday, April 21 at 7 pm
Game
2 – Tuesday, April 23 at 7 pm
Game 5* – Tuesday, April 30 time TBD
Game 7*– Sunday, May 5 time TBD
*If team proceeds.
Traffic impacts:
Various road closures will be in effect on game days with traffic disruptions anticipated for those travelling
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in and out of downtown. Taking transit, walking or cycling are the best options to get around town on
game days. Plan ahead and allow for extra time to get to where you need to go – especially near Rogers
Arena.
For Sunday’
s Game 1, please be advised that earlier in the day, various road closures
will be in effect
downtown from 5 am to noon for the Vancouver Sun Run, including a full closure of Georgia St from the
Causeway to Pender St (8 to 11 am) and Pacific Ave from Jervis St to Hornby St (8 to 11:30 am).
Mobi by Rogers is helping to make biking to the games even easier by adding docking capacity near the
Rogers Arena at the Dunsmuir and Beatty, and Keefer and Abbott stations. On game days, Mobi
ambassadors will be available at these station locations to help users end rides.
Game-day tips:
Walk, bike, roll, or take transit whenever possible.
Give yourself plenty of time to get where you need to go.
Stay ahead of road closures at vancouver.ca/road-closures.
Follow all detours and abide by
“No Parking” signs in the area.
Don
’t let waste become litter. Dispose of your waste in the nearest garbage or recycling bin or take
it home with you.
Be considerate of the community and keep noise to a minimum when leaving games.
Stay updated:
Trip planner and transit updates: Translink trip planner and alerts.translink.ca
X: @CityofVancouver, @TransLink, @VancouverPD, @Canucks
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Media contact:
Civic Engagement and Communications
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