Inaugural Canucks Fan Fest Kicks Off with Preseason Clash Against Oilers
The Vancouver Canucks launched their first-ever Fan Fest from September 24-26, 2026, highlighted by a preseason game against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena. The three-day festival combined interactive fan experiences with NHL action, fostering engagement with the team and building excitement ahead of the season.
On Thursday, September 24, 2026, the Vancouver Canucks hosted the Edmonton Oilers in a preseason NHL game at Rogers Arena, marking the opening event of the inaugural Canucks Fan Fest. This three-day festival, running September 24 to 26, featured a variety of fan-centric activities alongside live hockey action ([1]). [1]
The evening game, which commenced at 6:00 PM PDT, was competitive with the Oilers holding a 2-1 lead during early observation of play. Beyond the scoreboard, fans enjoyed blue carpet player entrances that provided opportunities for autographs and photos, enhancing the interactive atmosphere unique to this event ([2],[3]). [2][3]
The Canucks' projected lineup featured a blend of forwards Howard, Michaels, and Hutson; Jones, Samanski, and Raty; Tralmaks, Marjala, and Griffith; along with Clattenburg, Berzkalns, and Lewandowski. Defensive pairs included Stastney with Emberson, Stillman with Cibulka, and Leppanen with Carfagna, while goaltenders Jarry and Ungar were slated to appear in net ([4]). [4]
Fan Fest continued beyond the opening game, offering a public open team practice scheduled for the afternoon of September 25, followed by the Canucks for Kids Fun Charity Hockey Game in the evening, further integrating community and charitable engagement ([3]). [3]
The festival concluded on Saturday, September 26, with a pre-game party at RBC Landing and a subsequent preseason game against the Seattle Kraken, completing a weekend designed to immerse fans in team culture and foster stronger ties between players and supporters ([3],[1]). [3][1]
Sources
- FIRST-EVER CANUCKS FAN FEST PRESENTED BY ROGERS IS HERE: THREE DAYS, ONE CITY, SEPTEMBER 24–26 | Vancouver Canucks
- Preseason Game Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks – Thu.Sep.24 - Vancouver - Sep 24, 2026, 6:00 PM
- Fan Fest | Canucks Tickets
- PROJECTED LINEUP: Oilers at Canucks (Preseason) | Edmonton Oilers
- Scenes from morning skate: Cootes, Lekkerimäki, Mancini in spotlight as Canucks face young Oilers lineup