Bruce Wilson will go down as one of the greatest and most influential Canadian soccer players of all time. Dave B. profiles the Vancouver born man who went on the captain Team Canada in their only appearance at the FIFA World Cup of Soccer in 1986.
Past + Present Seahawks, Mariners, Canucks, BC Lions I’ll be your Tour Guide!
April 20, 2012 By
NWSB Managing editor and Victoria BC Canada resident “Q” has an offer for all past and present Seattle Seahawks, Vancouver Canucks, Seattle Mariners, BC Lions and Seattle Supersonics out there. Dinner and drinks are on Q. Plus he’ll point you in the direction for 100+ things to do in Victoria. He’ll play tour guide for a day. Just get on a plane or boat from Seattle or Vancouver or Portland and come to Victoria BC.
Northwest Athlete Profile: Clayton Stoner
April 19, 2012 By
NWSB Blogger Dave B. checks in this time with a Northwest Athlete Profile on Minnesota Wild defenseman Clayton Stoner. After minor hockey, Stoner played Junior B for the Campbell River Storm and eventually graduated to Junior A where he played for another Vancouver Island team, the Powell River Kings. Stoner scored his first NHL goal on January 4, 2011.
The Vancouver Canucks could never be Canada’s team
April 17, 2012 By
Vancouver Canucks blogger Richard Hodges weighs in on the topic of being Canada’s team. When their teams are out of the playoffs other hockey markets want to talk about the series that involves the team from Vancouver that beats their teams on a regular basis. A team getting attention on Hockey Night in Canada and TSN. Plus a team with Ryan Kesler, and Alex Burrows could never be Canada’s hockey team.
Northwest Athlete Profile: Craig Forrest
April 16, 2012 By
This Northwest Athlete Profile takes a look at soccer star turned commentator Craig Forrest of Coquitlam, BC. Dave B takes a look at Forrest’s successful international career not only with team Canada but overseas in the EPL.
2012 NBA trade rumors: The Suns’ Steve Nash relocation plan
February 16, 2012 By
NWSB Insider and resident northwest hoops blogger Steve Lee weighs in on the 2012 NBA trade deadline fast approaching and the nba rumors surrounding favorite northwest son Steve Nash. He pieces together five Ideal Relocation Plans for Nash (these trades are done with helping both teams to some degree), what do you think?
Northwest Athlete Profile: Colton Gillies
February 10, 2012 By
NWSB insider Dave B brings us another profile featuring an athlete from the Northwest. Colton Gillies has hockey in his blood after his uncle Clark Gillies made the family proud by being voted into the NHL Hall of Fame. Gillies started off on the inept Saskatoon Blades but showed enough promise for the Minnesota Wild to call him in. Since then, he has joined the Columbus Blue Jackets in Ohio.
Vancouver Whitecaps Pre-Season Round-up (Jan. 31)
January 31, 2012 By
Have you come to NWSB looking for 2012 Vancouver Whitecaps training camp information? You’ve come to the right place. Starting today, we will be checking in regularly to assess the progress of players, position battles, and other tidbits of news as it develops. NWSportsbeat.com strives to be your number one Whitecaps MLS Blog.
Canadian Women’s CONCACAF Finals and the Vancouver Whitecaps
January 30, 2012 By
Women`s soccer has exploded over the past few years with the addition of extra teams in amateur leagues across the continent to accommodate more interested players. Canada`s lofty world ranking has maintained interest in the sport and with the large numbers of female fans in attendance this week at the CONCACAF Olympics qualifier, it is time for the Vancouver Whitecaps to promote their women’s team.
Game 42 (PART 1): “Canucks Conversations Josh & Kev Talk Lu & Schnu”
January 5, 2012 By
It’s always fun when our two insiders sit down for a chat. Two of our Vancouver Canucks bloggers here at NWSB Josh (@vancan19) and Kevin (@flyingVhockey) sat down at their keyboards and discussed who should start in net for the Canucks versus Boston on Saturday. Don’t you even dare say this was scripted. Who starts in net? Roberto Luongo or Cory Schneider?
Northwest Athlete Profile: Brett Lawrie
December 12, 2011 By
Another North West Athlete in the spotlight today. Current MLB big league ball player Brett Lawrie from Langley, British Columbia. Danny Ferguson points out Lawrie was drafted as a catcher, but played regularly at second, third and left field as well. For the Toronto Blue Jays the high profile Canadian prospect in the franchise makes sense on many levels.
Northwest Athlete Profile: Gareth Rees
Dave B. took a step outside the box with this one and profiles Rugby Canada’s best ever Gareth Rees. The hulking fly-half and full back was born in Duncan, BC and is the son of former Welsh rugby player Alan Rees. Rees retired in 1999 but remains in the broadcasting side of things. Team Canada misses you Gareth, but being an analyst on Rogers Sportsnet suits you to.