Canucks coaches go over drills with small player groups on Thursday, Sept. 21 at the first day of Canucks training camp. (Marlon Martens/The Zone 91.3)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

Canucks on Van Isle

Former Nanaimo Clipper on the ice as Canucks camp kicks off in Victoria

Sep 21, 2023 | 4:13 PM

VICTORIA — Vancouver Islanders can get an up-close look at the Vancouver Canucks over the next few days.

The team is set up in Victoria for the next four days with training camp sessions running daily between Thursday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 24 at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

Sixty players are at camp, including former Nanaimo Clipper defenceman Matt Irwin, who grew up in nearby Brentwood Bay.

Irwin, 35, signed a one year, two-way contract with the Canucks on July 1 and will bring past NHL experience with him to the team, having played previously with six other NHL teams, most recently the Washington Capitals last season.

Canucks 2023 training camp schedule (Vancouver Canucks)

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Tickets to watch the ice times are available through the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre box office for $5 each.

The team was broken into three smaller groups for sessions on Thursday, with more detailed practices to follow in the days to come.

A scrimmage takes place on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., which is expected to be well attended.

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