Oct 9, 2008 - 10:56 PM
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The wall features numerous shots of the former Canucks defenseman, who was killed in a motorcycle accident in Lameque, New Brunswick on May 29. He was 21.
The Canucks also honored Bourdon's memory with a video tribute and musical accompaniment by eight-time Juno Award winner Tom Cochrane. The Canadian performer sang "Big League" as images of Bourdon played on the big screen.
"Luc's passion, courage and perseverance serves as a living legacy to everyone in the Canucks family," said Chris Zimmerman, president and CEO of Canucks Sports & Entertainment.
"The Wall of Dreams is a reminder of the joy that hockey brings to all ages and skill levels. But perhaps more importantly, it reminds us that with hard work and dedication, a dream can come true. We are extremely pleased that the Bourdon family could join us today so that we could honor and celebrate Luc, and what he stood for, together."
A promising defenseman, Bourdon scored two goals in 27 games with the Canucks last season. The native of Shippagan, New Brunswick spent the majority of the campaign with the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League, notching six tallies and eight assists in 41 contests.
Selected 10th overall in the 2005 draft, Bourdon made his NHL debut in 2006-07, registering four penalty minutes in nine games with the Canucks.
Bourdon was an integral part of Canada's gold medal-winning team at the 2006 World Junior Championship. The 6-2, 211-pounder also helped Canada win gold at the 2007 tournament in Sweden.
