Prince George, B.C.- The Vancouver Canucks  training camp comes to Prince George in just a few short days,  but  Mayor Lyn Hall has  officially proclaimed this “Canucks Week in Prince George.”
Canucks President  Hockey Operations, Trevor Linden says the team chose Prince George  “For its first class facilities, its strong commitment to the community and its passionate, devoted fans”  Linden says training camp  provides the Canucks with an opportunity to  express their gratitude and thanks  for all the support  from fans in this city.

The Canucks Training Camp will be held from Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20, 2015.

The event will include practices, scrimmages, and opportunities for Northern BC fans to get a look at

their team in action.

“The Vancouver Canucks are British Columbia’s pre-eminent sports franchise and many citizens of
Prince George are the biggest Canucks fans in the world “ says Mayor Hall,

The proclamation also identifies September 18 as Wear your Canucks jersey to work or school day” in Prince George. Mayor and Council will be wearing their Canuck jerseys to tonight’s  Council meeting.

The City  is also calling on all Canuck fans in Prince George to gather in front of City Hall  Friday morning at 9:30 to welcome  Trevor Linden,  mascot  Fin and the  Canucks organization to Prince George.

The Canucks flag will be raised  at City Hall