#19 Markus Naslund Retirement Ceremony - Part 1/2 - HD

On this special pre-game ceremony, The Vancouver Canucks raised Markus Naslund's number 19 to the rafters. Naslund's number joined Stan Smyl's number 12 and Trevor Linden's number 16 as the only numbers to be retired in the history of the Vancouver Canucks franchise. John Shorthouse hosted the ceremony attended by Naslund and his family, friends, former teammates and Canucks management, and a sold-out crowd prior to puck drop in Vancouver's game versus the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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[franklininterviewsvancouve]

Lived in my neighbourhood when I was growing up. Him and his family were amazing. Legend and class act.

[BretHart]

We've never won a cup in Vancouver but I would never trade away any of the memories. Canuck fan forever!

[Rev]

Man, Naslund and Bertuzzi were fun to watch.

[bassochadic]

I think I speak on behalf of all Canucks fans when I say, thank you Naslund. I'ts been a pleasure watching you play all those years

[Htran]

What a great ceremony. Naslund you will always be my favorite player. thank you for everything you've done. I could watch this video over and over seriously. The Bertuzzi video message was awesome.

[Challzor]

The most classy and humble hockeyplayer ever.

[RKO]

Classy, classy player. He was such a humble and skilled player. Probably the best Canuck ever, tied with Linden. Thank you, Markus, for all the great memories you gave to us Canucks fans and our great city of Vancouver. A true definition of class and leadership. Once again, thank you Nazzy!

[RapRockHockey]

Some of the best years of my life so far was watching the West Coast Express line tear apart defenses and goalies around the league. Markus is a class act and will always be one of the best to ever put on a Vancouver uniform, Congrats

[ansel_]

Markus gives strong Aragorn vibes can't believe it took me this long to piece together

[anakinsolo]

More than anyone else, this guy deserved to hoist the Stanley Cup.

[itsamemarkus]

Naslund is and will always be my favorite player of all time

[KushDaddy]

Forever Markus Naslund will always be the captain of my Canucks. With class and humility he quietly brought his A game every single night. The city of Vancouver and it's hockey fans owe a debt of gratitude to this 11th Captain of our beloved Canucks. Thank you Markus for all the thrilling moments you've given us over the years, your efforts will long be remembered.

[TruYu]

Naslund made me watch hockey.
Naslund made me became a Canuck fan.

Oh Captain, My Captain!
Long Live #19, Markus Naslund! You'll always be my favourite hockey player! :)

[jarhead]

I am proud of the Canucks for doing the right thing and giving this enormously classy and superb hockey player the respect and recognition he deserves as the greatest captain they have ever had

[robHarvey]

He still looks classy as ever.
He still looks as young and shy as ever.
He still looks like he should be playing!
He was an amazing player.
Can't believe how much of a spitting image his son is of him!
Definitely going to try and get opening ceremony tickets now :P.

Was nice to see him looking quite chocked at times. Still classy nazzy! Part 2 now!

[override]

Damn how we miss his wrist shot!
Glad they retired his number.
And gotta give Shorty props. He did a damn good presentation imo. Looked like he was havin fun. And yup, I shed a tear.
I remember I first moved to vancouver during the WCE days w/o even knowing it. That's when I got heavily into the Canucks.
I'll always remember Shorty's "oh, Captain, my Captain" Such an awesome line.
Thanks Nazzy for reigniting my love for the Canucks.

[sidneycrosbyfan]

i cried yestrday when i watchd this
im a pens fan
i luv the canucks
this kid beauty player
Go canucks (:

[schneebz]

touching moment for my favorite canuck of all time!

[seanpitts]

Great achievement for markus felt honoured to watch west coast Express play even tho I'm in ontario I was born a canuck fan!

[robHarvey]

Oh and loved the speech Bertuzzi gave. Very nice!