Sundin's Return to Toronto (Vancouver Sun)

From The Vancouver Sun:

Iain MacIntyre, Vancouver Sun columnist
Published: Monday, February 23, 2009

The Vancouver Canucks arrived in Montreal (for a February 24th game with Canadiens) still riding the emotional wave from Saturday's 3-2 shootout win in Toronto, where former Maple Leaf Mats Sundin was moved to tears by the affectionate reception he received from fans, then dramatically scored the winning goal.

Canuck coach Alain Vigneault told Sundin to stand up during the tribute, then sent him out for the faceoff as the ovation continued. Maple Leaf centre Matt Stajan stayed out of the circle, leaving the spotlight for Sundin.

Suddenly, it's a little harder for a Vancouverite to hate Toronto.

"I'm really fortunate to be a part of this because it's one of those special moments you take with you the rest of your career," Canuck defenceman Willie Mitchell said. "I was on the ice with him [after the tribute] and I saw him and got goosebumps for him.



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