Alex Burrows remembers his friend with two goals as Canucks beat Flames 6-0

Alex Burrows remembers his friend with two goals as Canucks beat Flames 6-0 By: Jim Morris, THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - It was an effort for Alex Burrows not to cry during the Vancouver Canucks tribute to defenceman Luc Bourdon Thursday night. Burrows honoured his friend the best way he knew how, scoring a pair of goals as the Canucks opened their NHL season with a decisive 6-0 win over the Calgary Flames. Burrows admitted he battled tears as a hushed crowd watched a video remembering Bourdon, who died in a motorcycle accident in May. "I almost cried a little bit on the ice," said Burrows, Bourdon's closet friend on the Canucks. "It was tough watching. "For sure this was a special night for everyone in this locker-room. Luc was one of my best friends. I think everyone showed up and played a good game. It was an emotional... [read full story]