Episode Description
Former Vancouver Canucks draft pick and Olympian Adrian Aucoin joins John Shannon and Landon Ferraro on 100% Canucks to reflect on his unique hockey journey.
Aucoin looks back on being drafted by Vancouver in 1992, scoring his first NHL goal in his debut with the franchise, and developing as a professional player. He also shares memories of representing Canada at the 1994 Winter Olympics, offering perspective on international competition and what it meant to wear the Canadian jersey.
The conversation also explores:
- His early development and transition into professional hockey
- Playing in an era of changing equipment and evolving playing styles
- His distinctive approach to the game, including using a longer stick than most players
- Balancing family life and transitioning into coaching after retirement
- How his time in Vancouver shaped the rest of his career