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34 W H E R E T O S I G H T S E E , S O A R , S T R E T C H O R S W E AT W ith multiple pro teams to cheer on, exciting legacies from the 2010 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games to explore, and new tournaments ahead, thrills await in this green, fitness-first city. By Lucas Aykroyd Cheer for the home team Energy and passion fuel Vancouver's thriving sports scene From ice to grass, here are five teams to watch INTERMISSION Savour gourmet hand-carved sandwiches, poutine, and cocktails. Shop for custom jerseys and other NHL souvenirs at the two-level Canucks Store. GOOD TO KNOW: In 1915, the Vancouver Millionaires defeated the Ottawa Senators to win this hockey-mad city's first (and so far only) Stanley Cup championship. Henrik Sedin LOCAL INTEL Like his twin brother, Daniel, Vancouver Canucks captain Henrik Sedin is an NHL scoring champion and Olympian. e team's all-time leader in games and points shares his Vancouver faves. • VIEW: Driving over the Granville Street Bridge, seeing the mountains and the ocean on a sunny day when the boats are out. • SUSHI: Tojo's. The quality is great and so are the people who work there. • SEAFOOD: Rodney's Oyster House. I spent a lot of time there when I lived in Yaletown. • FAMILY OUTING: Pacific Spirit Regional Park at UBC. Bring bikes and ride around in the woods for a few hours. HOCKEY 1 Head to Rogers Arena to catch the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks in action. Marvel at the skills of superstar brothers Daniel and Henrik Sedin at the iconic 18,910-capacity arena by False Creek. The downtown stadium hosted Canada's 2010 Olympic gold medal hockey triumph (defeating the USA 3–2) and may yet witness the Canucks' first Stanley Cup. 2 Want a value-priced, family- friendly night of hockey? Check out the Vancouver Giants junior hockey stars. The 2007 Memorial Cup champions compete at the Pacific Coliseum. TOURNAMENTS ON TAP When it comes to hosting big sports events, Vancouver is stepping up in the new millennium. Here are some highlights. MasterCard Memorial Cup IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship Grey Cup Olympic Winter Games and Paralympics Grey JEFF VINNICK/VANCOUVER CANUCKS, GOTOVAN/FLICKR 2005 2007 2006 2010 20