Wolves to the Rafters in S96

[Frank 5,126]

Hello I'm back again to bring you two jersey retirements , for two incredible Vancouver Wolves and Quebec City Meute players. One was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame and the other also in the HOF has had to be patient to have their number raised to the rafters, as they retired in Season 60. Both players had their fair share of individual success but also brought championships and sustained success to the teams in both Vancouver and Quebec. For those unaware Quebec was relocated to Vancouver in the mid Season 60s. 

 

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Our first jersey retirement is Lukas Muller @solas! One of the greatest players to ever lace them up for the Meute, much like his teammate Apollo Skye it took a while for the franchise to truly appreciate and recognize the player. Before the meta Wolves who won 3 straight championships from season 80 to 82 the Quebec City Meute from season 54 to 57 we're the next greatest iteration of the franchise having made the finals in all four seasons and winning a Continental Cup in season 56. Muller was a Quebec City Meute during all four finals appearances and the Continental Cup victory. Muller put up 504 points in 360 games for the Meute during his five seasons a pace would put him easily in the top 5 of all-time Vancouver and Quebec players. While also putting up an astonishing 136 points which culminated in the Continental Cup in season 56. Muller was a magician with the puck, his play making skills and shot we're on par with each other making it difficult for opponents to defend. Truly an under appreciated talent of his time. 

 

Awards During Quebec Tenure:
Inducted into Hall of Fame
S56 Brett Slobodzian Trophy (Most Outstanding)
S56 Mike Szatkowski Trophy (Most Points)
S56 Alexander Beketov Trophy (Most Assists)
S56 Continental Cup (QUE)

 

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Our second jersey retirement fresh off his HOF induction, Pierre Emile Bouchard (PEB) @Gaikoku-hito! Pierre will go down as one of the greatest Vancouver/Quebec dmen of all-time. He was a leader on and off the ice and the early season trade with New York that brought Bouchard truly changed the course of the franchise after the meta era. With that trade it also brought the Gaikoku-hito agency to Vancouver and for those paying attention the rest is history. Bouchard put up 463 points in 470 career games for the Vancouver Wolves. He currently sits 5th all-time in Wolves scoring and 2nd all-time amongst defensemen. Safe to say if he had played out his career in Vancouver he would have likely been 1st all-time in many categories (damn you @Frank!) Bouchard was a rugged two-way defensemen who had a lot of finesse to his game with his smooth skating and puck skills, but he also had no problem mixing it during the play the after the whistle. Known for his blistering shot and crafty hip checks, Bouchard was truly a unique defensemen of his era. PEB was also the first player to play a 9 season career and be inducted into the HOF.   

 

Awards During Vancouver Tenure:
Inducted into Hall of Fame
S86 Continental Cup (Van)
S87 Jake Wylde Trophy (Top Defensive Dman)
S87 Dustin Funk Trophy (Most Improved)
S87 Sterling Labatte Trophy (Top Dman)

 

[jacobcarson877 2,492]

wonderful careers!

[Scurvy 1,450]

Well deserved.   Wolf to the end !  

[sadie 881]

congratulations to both!

[solas 1,949]

Much appreciated! Still remember that time in the 50s fondly, even if the league wasn't quite as active then.

[Gaikoku-hito 2,036]

Wow!! What a honor and complete unexpected!!

 

I still remember my time fondly with PEB in Vancouver through the mid-80`s we deserved better then a single championship but that is the way the cookies crumble sometimes but enjoyed every moment along the way and it feels like PEB, PMB & Gaikoku-hito have found a home!!

 

A dysfunctional home but home none the less!!