Dice & Ice – FEB.06.09
Last night was my very first Dice & Ice event with the Canucks and I must say I am very impressed with the way everything was run.
The theme was “Hockeywood” and it was great, they couldn’t have done it any better. You’ve got to give credit to everyone who was part of the event props – it’s definitely one of the better events I’ve been a part of. I know how hard the community crew worked on the event here and it showed because everything went so smoothly.
I think it was fun the way they had it set up. Having the Blackjack tables set up was a good way for us to interact with fans, which was different that what we did in Nashville last year, where we had a “Queen of Hearts” theme and I did some magic tricks on stage so it was different.
It’s so great to be part of an event that is part of such a good cause and raised almost $300,000 for children’s charities around the Lower Mainland.
I ran a Blackjack table at the beginning of the night in the VIP (or highrollers) section of the “casino”. I think I probably gave away the most purple chips, which is the $10,000 chip, of all the tables. We had some big winners last night so maybe there will be more people looking forward to going to Vegas after getting a few tips and pointers – they’ll have better odds.
A lot of people would win money at the other tables then they’d come to the VIP area, which was our area, and so if you want to win big money, you’ve got to play with big money. That’s exactly what happened last night. Paul and Jeff were probably the two biggest winners of the night and they were from my table. My job is to go out there and deal the cards and put money in people’s pocket and give them advice and that’s exactly what we did.
Every player puts together a baskets for the silent auction and my wife and I did a baby basket because we’re expecting so it just made sense. We’re going through that whole process and know what expecting parents would need and what to put in the basket. I’m glad we were able to do something like that and help out.
Because of the movie theme, every player was introduced accompanied with a movie and I got “Fight Club”. So I decided to try and show a little personality out there, I rolled up my sleeves and got into character. Why not, right?
The best movie-player pairing had to be Alex Burrows – he got Bambi. I think it describes him 100%, him coming out with Bambi and Thumper, that’s the way he is sometimes on the ice. He was a good sport about it, so it was good.
From what I hear, traditionally, rookies would have to do something on stage and this year was no different. Mason Raymond and Steve Bernier teamed up against Jannik Hansen and Alex Edler to re-enact a scene from Jerry Maguire – I don’t think I need to tell you which one… They each did the same scene and competed to see who would do the best.
The winner was decided by out had guest judges, Kevin Bieksa, Ryan Kesler, Alex Burrows to critique kind of like Idol a little bit. For the most part, the judges were hard on those guys.
Bernier pulled it off even with his French accent, nobody understood but with Burrows being one of the judges, I’m sure there was some politics and favouritism. Mason came away with the Oscar performance, I think he kind of pulled it together for Bernier and they beat the other two.
I think these guys maybe stressed a little bit more than they had to over the six lines that they had to say and it just goes to show you that practice makes perfect. They practiced all afternoon and they pulled together at performance time.
I never had to do anything like that on stage but I’m sure I could’ve matched their work. Overall, the event was great and I’m glad I was able to be part of something like that.
Darcy, need you dropping the gloves and getting us fans excited man. You bring excitement to the building when you pound guys. Bring some life into the team and the fans. Please!!!
Haha! Sounds like a great event. I was wondering what you were doing in one of the pictures on the main page, but now I get it. Good Idea about doing a baby themed basket. Anyways, thanks for blogging again! Good Luck on Saturday
Hey Darcy,
The event sounded great, my teacher went and told the whole class about the event. Love you guys and hope you win on saturday. =)
P.S. How are the baby plans going along?
<3 u
Lets see some fights
Hey Darcy,
Sounds like you guys had a blast! it always looks like so much fun in the pictures. should give us more of an update on how your wife is doing, shes in alot of our thoughts. Anyway, Ill be coming to the private practice tommorow, cheering you guys on in anticipation for tommorow nights game
Here’s hoping there will be some autograph opprotunities tommorow morning, although i doubt it LOL. but who knows, ive never had an autograph from anyone before.
Maybe you could sign something for me someday?
Anyway, best wishes.
Ya man we suck lately no fights in 2 weeks man
Haha event sounde great. Too bad there are no videos!
ps. you shouldnt fight too much…you might hurt yourself haha
HEY DARCY!!!
wow sounds like some awesome fun!!!
haha great too know you liiked it!
you rock thanks for blogging again you are truly awesome…keep up the good work and best of luck vs chicago tommrow night
GO CANUCKS!!!
A big fan
Gagan Lidhran =D
looking forward to the game against the hawks.i’m not concerned about you dropping the gloves,i know you do when required.i do hope to see a all around hard working game from the whole team.i watched the hawks and flames the other night and their[hawks] work ethic was second to none.i know our team has the talent to beat these guys i hope we have the desire.i’m tired of hearing everyones negative comments about the team.i know we can find a way to silence them.beating the hawks would be a good start.GO CANUCKS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I/m the autobody dude who left a message previously! Hey ! Looks like Our “restoration” was a budding success! Also think we’re back on track to hit the World Of Wheels event! Going for first place and the ” TROPHY: ( So TO Speak ) Determination coupled with dedication , grit, and she’s heads down, ASS UP boy’s GO GIT EM, I KNOW the Nuck’s kin do it, so HURRY YER ASS Sundin, SHOW US THE MONEY !!!!! Keep it up edler, kesler, burrows and YOU TOO Hordicuck!!
GO CANUCKS GO, GO, GO AND GO SOME MORE !!!
Hey Hordi!
Sounds fun, glad you enjoyed it!
the pics are nice!
darcy,
great to read all of your blogs thru out the year. seems like u re fitting right in w/ the canucks organization. i see that u re starting to gain more & more fans popularity in BC & the rest of Canucks network. I personally have been a fan of yours since the first blog u did at the beginning of the season. keep up the good work, both as a player & as a blogger.
PS: has the rest team come up w/ a nickname for u yet?
heres one as a suggestion:
Hordichuk = Chuck as in Chuck Norris (cuz no one messes w/ Chuck)
heyyy man. i’ve been a canucks fan for so long now and you and burrows are my favourite players. your a pimp. i dont know if you remember me but, you guys had a practise at the PNE collusiem one time when u guys played Minnesota, i think it was back in November. But anyways you were the only canuck that actualy looked at me while skating on the ice while i was outside the boards looking in, and i appreciate it, keep whooping peoples a–es. your a pimp
DARRRCCY, hello. sounds like you had fun
YOUR MYY HEROO.
thankss foor stoping and giving autos out at gm placee
kEEEP up the greatt wooork, !
GO CANNNUUUCCKKKKS GOOO <3
Oh dear god, there must be video somewhere of the Jerry Maguire re-enactments. Please god let them surface!
the video of the Dice and Ice event with the Jerry Maguire scene
http://canucks.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?catid=-7&id=34166