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1984–85 Vancouver Canucks
1984–85 Vancouver Canucks
Division	5th Smythe
Conference	9th Campbell
1984–85 record	25–46–9
Home record	15-21-4
Road record	10-25-5
Goals for	284
Goals against	401
Team information
General manager	Harry Neale
Coach	Bill LaForge (4-14-2); Harry Neale (21-32-7)
Captain	Stan Smyl
Alternate captains	Doug Halward; Rick Lanz
Arena	Pacific Coliseum
Average attendance	11,147
Team leaders
Goals	Tony Tanti (39)
Assists	Patrik Sundstrom (43)
Points	Patrik Sundstrom (68)
Penalty minutes	Garth Butcher (152)
Wins	Richard Brodeur (16)
Goals against average	Richard Brodeur (4.67)
	← 1983–84 1985–86 →

The 1984–85 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 15th in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Offseason

On May 18, Bill LaForge was announced as the new head coach.^[1] At 32 years of age, LaForge would be the youngest coach in the NHL at the time. LaForge signed a two-year contract and promised tough practices, while emphasizing his Ph.D. philosophy – pride, hustle, and desire.^[2]

Having played the majority of the previous season with the team's minor-league affiliate, centre Gerry Minor was not offered a new contract.^[3] On May 30, the team announced it had signed its first Finnish player, Petri Skriko. The 8th round selection in the 1981 Draft had most recently been a member of SaiPa in the Finnish Elite League.^[4] After three seasons with the club, Lars Molin turned down a two-way contract and returned to his native Sweden to play with his former club, MoDo AIK.^[5]

In the Entry Draft, the Canucks took 5'11" defenceman J. J. Daigneault with the tenth overall pick. He would have a solid rookie campaign, playing 67 games and collecting 27 points.^[6]

On June 22, the club announced that veteran forward Al MacAdam had been acquired from the North Stars for future considerations.^[7] The following day, it was revealed that fan favourite Harold Snepsts would be heading to Minnesota after playing his entire ten-year career in a Canucks uniform.^[8]

After neck problems had plagued him during the previous season, Darcy Rota underwent spinal fusion surgery on June 29.^[9]

Entering the option year of his contract and unable to agree to terms for a new one, enforcer Tiger Williams was dealt to the Detroit Red Wings for Rob McClanahan.^[10]

Training camp

The Canucks held their training camp at the Cowichan Community Centre in Duncan, from September 18–21.^[11]

49 players took part in the training camp. Notable absences included Thomas Gradin and Patrik Sundström, who were representing Team Sweden in the Canada Cup tournament, as well as Darcy Rota and Stu Kulak who were both recovering from injuries.^[12]

Players were divided into three scrimmage teams, around which the training camp revolved. Aligning closely to coach LaForge's pride, hustle, and desire philosophy, the teams were named accordingly: Team Pride (captained by Ron Delorme); Team Hustle (captained by Doug Halward); Team Desire (captained by Stan Smyl). These scrimmage teams competed in a round-robin tournament, with the winning team claiming the Ph.D (Pride, Hustle, Desire) Cup. At the conclusion of each game, all players of the losing team were made to run a mile in full hockey gear. Those with bad knees were permitted to pedal five miles on a stationary bike in full hockey gear.^[13]

Regular season

The team continued to travel aboard their private jet, Air Canuck, for all road trips until late in the season when the plane was sold.^[14]

Final standings

Smythe Division
	GP	W	L	T	GF	GA	Pts
Edmonton Oilers	80	49	20	11	401	298	109
Winnipeg Jets	80	43	27	10	358	332	96
Calgary Flames	80	41	27	12	363	302	94
Los Angeles Kings	80	34	32	14	339	326	82
Vancouver Canucks	80	25	46	9	284	401	59

^[15]Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
Note: Teams that qualified for the playoffs are highlighted in bold.

Record vs. opponents

Smythe Division record vs. opponents

Vs. Campbell Conference

Vs. Smythe Division

1984–85 NHL records^[16]
Team	CGY	EDM	LAK	VAN	WIN	Total
Calgary	—	1−6−1	4−3−1	7−0−1	5−1−2	17−10−5
Edmonton	6−1−1	—	4−3−1	3−3−2	5−3	18−10−4
Los Angeles	3−4−1	3−4−1	—	4−2−2	2−4−2	12−14−6
Vancouver	0−7−1	3−3−2	2−4−2	—	2−5−1	7−19−6
Winnipeg	1−5−2	3−5	4−2−2	5−2−1	—	13−14−5

Vs. Norris Division

1984–85 NHL records
Team	CHI	DET	MIN	STL	TOR	Total
Calgary	1−2	2−1	1−0−2	0−3	3−0	7−6−2
Edmonton	3−0	3−0	3−0	3−0	2−0−1	14−0−1
Los Angeles	0−2−1	2−1	1−1−1	1−2	2−1	6−7−2
Vancouver	1−2	1−2	1−1−1	0−3	1−1−1	4−9−2
Winnipeg	1−1−1	2−0−1	2−1	0−1−2	3−0	8−3−4

Vs. Wales Conference

Vs. Adams Division

1984–85 NHL records
Team	BOS	BUF	HFD	MTL	QUE	Total
Calgary	3−0	0−3	3−0	2−0−1	1−1−1	9−4−2
Edmonton	2−1	2−0−1	2−1	1−2	3−0	10−4−1
Los Angeles	0−1−2	2−0−1	2−0−1	0−2−1	1−2	5−5−5
Vancouver	1−2	2−0−1	2−1	2−1	1−2	8−6−1
Winnipeg	2−1	2−1	2−1	1−2	2−1	9−6−0

Vs. Patrick Division

1984–85 NHL records
Team	NJD	NYI	NYR	PHI	PIT	WSH	Total
Calgary	2−0−1	2−1	2−0−1	1−2	0−2−1	1−2	8−7−3
Edmonton	2−1	2−0−1	1−1−1	0−3	1−1−1	1−0−2	7−6−5
Los Angeles	3−0	1−2	2−1	1−1−1	3−0	1−2	11−6−1
Vancouver	3−0	1−2	1−2	0−3	1−2	0−3	6−12−0
Winnipeg	2−0−1	1−2	3−0	3−0	2−1	2−1	13−4−1

Schedule and results

Pre-season

The Canucks released their pre-season schedule on June 20, 1984.^[17]

1984 pre-season game log: 4–5–1 (Home: 2–3–0; Road: 2–2–1)
#	Date	Visitor	Score	Home	Decision	Attendance	Record	Recap
1^[a]^[b]	September 22	Vancouver	4–1	Los Angeles	Kilroy	—	–
2^[b]	September 22	Vancouver	5–3	Los Angeles	Young	3,958	1–0–0
3^[a]^[c]	September 23	Los Angeles	4–5	Vancouver	Grant	—	–
4^[c]	September 23	Los Angeles	4–3	Vancouver	Young	—	1–1–0
5	September 25	Edmonton	7–2	Vancouver	Brodeur	9,241	1–2–0
6	September 28	Vancouver	4–3	Winnipeg	Caprice	10,820	2–2–0
7	September 30	Vancouver	4–8	Calgary	Brodeur	16,863	2–3–0
8	October 2	Vancouver	4–7	Edmonton	Garrett	17,237	2–4–0
9^[b]	October 3	Winnipeg	0–4	Vancouver	Caprice	3,900	3–4–0
10	October 4	Vancouver	5–5	Los Angeles	Garrett	5,000	3–4–1
11	October 5	Calgary	3–4	Vancouver	Brodeur	8,997	4–4–1
12	October 7	St. Louis	5–4	Vancouver	Caprice	9,059	4–5–1
Notes: ^a Game was played by the rookie squad. ^b Game was played at Memorial Arena in Victoria. ^c Game was played at Cowichan Community Centre in Duncan.

Regular season

The Canucks released their regular season schedule on June 27, 1984.^[18]

No.	R	Date	Score	Opponent	Record
1	L	October 11, 1984	2–5	Quebec Nordiques (1984–85)	0–1–0
2	W	October 13, 1984	6–5 OT	@ Los Angeles Kings (1984–85)	1–1–0
3	L	October 14, 1984	5–7	Calgary Flames (1984–85)	1–2–0
4	L	October 17, 1984	3–4	@ Pittsburgh Penguins (1984–85)	1–3–0
5	L	October 18, 1984	2–13	@ Philadelphia Flyers (1984–85)	1–4–0
6	L	October 20, 1984	2–3	@ Hartford Whalers (1984–85)	1–5–0
7	L	October 23, 1984	5–6	@ New York Islanders (1984–85)	1–6–0
8	L	October 24, 1984	3–9	@ Chicago Black Hawks (1984–85)	1–7–0
9	L	October 28, 1984	2–5	Washington Capitals (1984–85)	1–8–0
10	L	October 30, 1984	0–7	@ Edmonton Oilers (1984–85)	1–9–0
11	L	October 31, 1984	3–10	Los Angeles Kings (1984–85)	1–10–0
12	W	November 3, 1984	6–4	Chicago Black Hawks (1984–85)	2–10–0
13	T	November 7, 1984	4–4 OT	@ Toronto Maple Leafs (1984–85)	2–10–1
14	L	November 9, 1984	5–7	@ Winnipeg Jets (1984–85)	2–11–1
15	T	November 10, 1984	5–5 OT	@ Minnesota North Stars (1984–85)	2–11–2
16	L	November 12, 1984	3–5	Montreal Canadiens (1984–85)	2–12–2
17	W	November 14, 1984	3–2	Detroit Red Wings (1984–85)	3–12–2
18	W	November 16, 1984	7–6	Pittsburgh Penguins (1984–85)	4–12–2
19	L	November 17, 1984	0–7	@ Edmonton Oilers (1984–85)	4–13–2
20	L	November 20, 1984	1–5	St. Louis Blues (1984–85)	4–14–2
21	L	November 21, 1984	4–6	@ Calgary Flames (1984–85)	4–15–2
22	L	November 23, 1984	1–5	Winnipeg Jets (1984–85)	4–16–2
23	L	November 25, 1984	2–4	Calgary Flames (1984–85)	4–17–2
24	L	November 27, 1984	1–6	St. Louis Blues (1984–85)	4–18–2
25	L	November 29, 1984	1–12	@ Los Angeles Kings (1984–85)	4–19–2
26	L	December 1, 1984	3–6	@ Los Angeles Kings (1984–85)	4–20–2
27	L	December 3, 1984	4–5	New York Islanders (1984–85)	4–21–2
28	W	December 8, 1984	3–2 OT	Edmonton Oilers (1984–85)	5–21–2
29	W	December 11, 1984	4–3	@ Quebec Nordiques (1984–85)	6–21–2
30	W	December 13, 1984	5–4	@ Montreal Canadiens (1984–85)	7–21–2
31	L	December 15, 1984	1–2 OT	@ Boston Bruins (1984–85)	7–22–2
32	T	December 16, 1984	2–2 OT	@ Buffalo Sabres (1984–85)	7–22–3
33	L	December 20, 1984	1–9	@ Calgary Flames (1984–85)	7–23–3
34	W	December 21, 1984	3–1	@ Edmonton Oilers (1984–85)	8–23–3
35	L	December 23, 1984	4–5	Calgary Flames (1984–85)	8–24–3
36	T	December 26, 1984	3–3 OT	Los Angeles Kings (1984–85)	8–24–4
37	L	December 28, 1984	4–7	Philadelphia Flyers (1984–85)	8–25–4
38	T	December 30, 1984	7–7 OT	Edmonton Oilers (1984–85)	8–25–5
39	L	January 2, 1985	0–6	@ New York Rangers (1984–85)	8–26–5
40	W	January 3, 1985	6–4	@ New Jersey Devils (1984–85)	9–26–5
41	W	January 5, 1985	4–1	@ Toronto Maple Leafs (1984–85)	10–26–5
42	L	January 8, 1985	3–5	@ Philadelphia Flyers (1984–85)	10–27–5
43	L	January 9, 1985	4–7	@ Pittsburgh Penguins (1984–85)	10–28–5
44	L	January 13, 1985	3–5	Toronto Maple Leafs (1984–85)	10–29–5
45	W	January 15, 1985	6–5 OT	New York Islanders (1984–85)	11–29–5
46	T	January 18, 1985	4–4 OT	Edmonton Oilers (1984–85)	11–29–6
47	L	January 19, 1985	5–7	@ Edmonton Oilers (1984–85)	11–30–6
48	T	January 21, 1985	3–3 OT	Calgary Flames (1984–85)	11–30–7
49	L	January 23, 1985	4–6	Winnipeg Jets (1984–85)	11–31–7
50	W	January 25, 1985	7–4	Winnipeg Jets (1984–85)	12–31–7
51	L	January 26, 1985	2–6	@ Calgary Flames (1984–85)	12–32–7
52	W	January 30, 1985	5–4 OT	Montreal Canadiens (1984–85)	13–32–7
53	W	February 1, 1985	4–3 OT	Hartford Whalers (1984–85)	14–32–7
54	W	February 3, 1985	4–1	New York Rangers (1984–85)	15–32–7
55	L	February 6, 1985	0–4	@ St. Louis Blues (1984–85)	15–33–7
56	T	February 8, 1985	5–5 OT	@ Winnipeg Jets (1984–85)	15–33–8
57	W	February 10, 1985	5–3	@ Winnipeg Jets (1984–85)	16–33–8
58	W	February 16, 1985	3–2 OT	Boston Bruins (1984–85)	17–33–8
59	W	February 19, 1985	7–5	New Jersey Devils (1984–85)	18–33–8
60	L	February 21, 1985	2–6	Washington Capitals (1984–85)	18–34–8
61	L	February 23, 1985	5–7	Quebec Nordiques (1984–85)	18–35–8
62	L	February 26, 1985	2–3	@ Washington Capitals (1984–85)	18–36–8
63	L	February 27, 1985	5–11	@ Detroit Red Wings (1984–85)	18–37–8
64	L	March 2, 1985	0–5	@ Boston Bruins (1984–85)	18–38–8
65	W	March 3, 1985	7–6 OT	@ Hartford Whalers (1984–85)	19–38–8
66	L	March 6, 1985	3–6	New York Rangers (1984–85)	19–39–8
67	W	March 8, 1985	4–3	Los Angeles Kings (1984–85)	20–39–8
68	W	March 10, 1985	6–3	Edmonton Oilers (1984–85)	21–39–8
69	W	March 13, 1985	6–4	Buffalo Sabres (1984–85)	22–39–8
70	L	March 15, 1985	5–6	Detroit Red Wings (1984–85)	22–40–8
71	L	March 17, 1985	4–6	Chicago Black Hawks (1984–85)	22–41–8
72	W	March 20, 1985	5–4	@ Buffalo Sabres (1984–85)	23–41–8
73	W	March 21, 1985	3–2	@ New Jersey Devils (1984–85)	24–41–8
74	L	March 23, 1985	4–6	@ Winnipeg Jets (1984–85)	24–42–8
75	L	March 25, 1985	3–5	@ Minnesota North Stars (1984–85)	24–43–8
76	L	March 27, 1985	3–5	Winnipeg Jets (1984–85)	24–44–8
77	W	March 31, 1985	3–2	Minnesota North Stars (1984–85)	25–44–8
78	L	April 3, 1985	3–5	@ Calgary Flames (1984–85)	25–45–8
79	L	April 5, 1985	3–4	Los Angeles Kings (1984–85)	25–46–8
80	T	April 6, 1985	4–4 OT	@ Los Angeles Kings (1984–85)	25–46–9

Playoffs

The Canucks did not qualify for the playoffs for the first time since the 1977–78 season.

Player statistics

Awards and records

Transactions

Draft picks

Vancouver's draft picks at the 1984 NHL Entry Draft held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal.

Round	#	Player	Nationality	College/Junior/Club team (League)
1	10	J. J. Daigneault	Canada	Longueuil Chevaliers (QMJHL)
2	31	Jeff Rohlicek	United States	Portland Winter Hawks (WHL)
3	52	David Saunders	Canada	St. Lawrence University (ECAC)
3	55	Landis Chaulk	Canada	Calgary Wranglers (WHL)
3	58	Mike Stevens	Canada	Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
4	73	Brian Bertuzzi	Canada	Kamloops Jr. Oilers (WHL)
5	94	Brett MacDonald	Canada	North Bay Centennials (OHL)
6	115	Jeff Korchinski	Canada	Clarkson College (ECAC)
7	136	Blaine Chrest	Canada	Portland Winter Hawks (WHL)
8	157	Jim Agnew	Canada	Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
9	178	Rex Grant	Canada	Kamloops Jr. Oilers (WHL)
10	198	Ed Lowney	United States	Boston University (ECAC)
11	219	Doug Clarke	Canada	Colorado College (WCHA)
12	239	Ed Kister	Canada	London Knights (OHL)

Farm teams

Fredericton Express (AHL)

References

^ "LaForge named Canucks' coach". Star-Phoenix. Saskatoon, SK. Canadian Press. May 19, 1984. p. D9. Retrieved December 7, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "LaForge plans a 'Ph.D' philosophy for Canucks". Bennington Banner. Bennington, Vermont. United Press International. May 23, 1984. p. 12. Retrieved December 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "No draft deals for Neale". The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver, BC. Vancouver Sun staff. May 24, 1984. p. D3. Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Last contract for Snepsts?". The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver, BC. Vancouver Sun staff. May 30, 1984. p. C3. Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Molin retires; Canucks raise ticket prices". Star-Phoenix. Saskatoon, SK. Star-Phoenix staff. May 30, 1984. p. D9. Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "1984 NHL Entry Draft". Calgary Herald. Calgary, AB page. Canadian Press. June 10, 1984. p. F6. Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Stars' MacAdam traded to Canucks". Star Tribune. Minneapolis. Star Tribune staff. June 22, 1984. p. 1D. Retrieved December 9, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Snepsts now Minnesota property". The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver, BC. Vancouver Sun staff. June 23, 1984. p. B3. Retrieved December 9, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Can Neale hook any more fans?". The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver, BC. Vancouver Sun staff. July 18, 1984. p. C2. Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "'Arthur Griffiths didnt want me' – Williams". The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver, BC. Vancouver Sun staff. August 8, 1984. p. D4. Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Will Neale feel warm all over?". The Province. Vancouver, BC. Province Staff. September 18, 1984. p. 42. Retrieved December 7, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "LaForge going to camp looking for scorers". The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver, BC. Vancouver Sun Staff. September 14, 1984. p. C-2. Retrieved December 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Will Neale feel warm all over?". The Province. Vancouver, BC. Province Staff. September 18, 1984. p. 42. Retrieved December 7, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Speed and convenience make Air Canuck untouchable". The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver, BC. Vancouver Sun staff. February 26, 1985. p. C1. Retrieved December 27, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ Dinger, Ralph, ed. (2011). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book 2012. Dan Diamond & Associates. p. 152. ISBN 9781894801225.
^ "All-Time NHL Results". NHL.com. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
^ "Canucks trio has work to do". The province. Vancouver, BC. Province Staff Reporter. June 20, 1984. p. 55. Retrieved December 7, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Start with Nordiques". Nanaimo Daily News. Nanaimo, BC. Nanaimo Daily News staff. June 28, 1984. p. C1. Retrieved December 27, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

"1984–85 Vancouver Canucks Games". Hockey-reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2009.

External links

[1] "LaForge named Canucks' coach". Star-Phoenix. Saskatoon, SK. Canadian Press. May 19, 1984. p. D9. Retrieved December 7, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

[2] "LaForge plans a 'Ph.D' philosophy for Canucks". Bennington Banner. Bennington, Vermont. United Press International. May 23, 1984. p. 12. Retrieved December 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

[3] "No draft deals for Neale". The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver, BC. Vancouver Sun staff. May 24, 1984. p. D3. Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

[4] "Last contract for Snepsts?". The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver, BC. Vancouver Sun staff. May 30, 1984. p. C3. Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

[5] "Molin retires; Canucks raise ticket prices". Star-Phoenix. Saskatoon, SK. Star-Phoenix staff. May 30, 1984. p. D9. Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

[6] "1984 NHL Entry Draft". Calgary Herald. Calgary, AB page. Canadian Press. June 10, 1984. p. F6. Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

[7] "Stars' MacAdam traded to Canucks". Star Tribune. Minneapolis. Star Tribune staff. June 22, 1984. p. 1D. Retrieved December 9, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

[8] "Snepsts now Minnesota property". The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver, BC. Vancouver Sun staff. June 23, 1984. p. B3. Retrieved December 9, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

[9] "Can Neale hook any more fans?". The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver, BC. Vancouver Sun staff. July 18, 1984. p. C2. Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

[10] "'Arthur Griffiths didnt want me' – Williams". The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver, BC. Vancouver Sun staff. August 8, 1984. p. D4. Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

[11] "Will Neale feel warm all over?". The Province. Vancouver, BC. Province Staff. September 18, 1984. p. 42. Retrieved December 7, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

[12] "LaForge going to camp looking for scorers". The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver, BC. Vancouver Sun Staff. September 14, 1984. p. C-2. Retrieved December 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

[13] "Will Neale feel warm all over?". The Province. Vancouver, BC. Province Staff. September 18, 1984. p. 42. Retrieved December 7, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

[14] "Speed and convenience make Air Canuck untouchable". The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver, BC. Vancouver Sun staff. February 26, 1985. p. C1. Retrieved December 27, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

[nhl-gd-standings-15] Dinger, Ralph, ed. (2011). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book 2012. Dan Diamond & Associates. p. 152. ISBN 9781894801225.

[16] "All-Time NHL Results". NHL.com. Retrieved August 25, 2023.

[17] "Canucks trio has work to do". The province. Vancouver, BC. Province Staff Reporter. June 20, 1984. p. 55. Retrieved December 7, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

[18] "Start with Nordiques". Nanaimo Daily News. Nanaimo, BC. Nanaimo Daily News staff. June 28, 1984. p. C1. Retrieved December 27, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

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1984–85 Vancouver Canucks season

Offseason

Training camp

Regular season

Final standings

Record vs. opponents

Vs. Campbell Conference

Schedule and results

Pre-season

Regular season

Playoffs

Player statistics

Awards and records

Transactions

Draft picks

Farm teams

See also

References

External links