Kesler, Bieksa call impromptu street hockey game
 

Kesler, Bieksa call impromptu street hockey game

 

The word got out fast and set social media alight: Vancouver Canucks stars Kevin Bieksa and Ryan kesler were calling an impromptu street hockey game under the Cambie Street Bridge. Crowds gathered, players were picked, and even the Green Men showed up. Here’s a selection of tweeted pictures and some from Province staff.

 
December 5, 2012
 
 
 
Ryan Kesler dons a referee jersey with the logo taped over as he and teammate Kevin Bieksa joined fans of all ages for a street hockey game at the basketball courts under the Cambie Street Bridge on December 5, 2012.
 

Ryan Kesler dons a referee jersey with the logo taped over as he and teammate Kevin Bieksa joined fans of all ages for a street hockey game at the basketball courts under the Cambie Street Bridge on December 5, 2012.

Photograph by: Ian Lindsay, PNG

 
Ryan Kesler dons a referee jersey with the logo taped over as he and teammate Kevin Bieksa joined fans of all ages for a street hockey game at the basketball courts under the Cambie Street Bridge on December 5, 2012.
Bieksa signs a lucky fan’s jersey. (Cassidy Olivier/PNG)
Tonight’s refs: Kesler and Garrison. Lots of spectators as we prepare for puck drop. (Cassidy Oliver/PNG)
Even the Green Men showed up for Kesler/Bieksa pickup hockey game under Cambie St. Bridge. (Cassidy Oliver/PNG)
Ryan Kesler (left) and Kevin Bieksa joined fans of all ages for a street hockey game at the basketball courts under the Cambie Street Bridge on December 5, 2012.
Warmup (@emileclark)
Ref Kesler holds court in an orange toque (@jmcyoung)
Warmup (@emileclark)
Ref Kes (@allenagco)
Ryan Kesler realizes that his first team pick, while enthusiastic, is wearing a Kevin Bieksa jersey.
Teams have been picked. Bieksa starts with cheer. Going to play 4 on 4. (Cassidy Oliver/PNG)
Faceoff at #gameonvan. (Ryan Lee)
Referee Ryan Kesler drops the ball at a street hockey game on the basketball courts under the Cambie Street Bridge on December 5, 2012.
Kevin Bieksa (left) and Ryan Kesler jostle after a disputed call from referee Kesler as they joined fans of all ages for a street hockey game at the basketball courts under the Cambie Street Bridge on December 5, 2012.
Green Man
Kevin Bieksa looks for the five-hole as he shoots the ball during a street hockey game at the basketball courts under the Cambie Street Bridge on December 5, 2012.
Kevin Bieksa tries to pick the ball out of the air in front of the goalie playing for Ryan Kesler’s team in a street hockey game at the basketball courts under the Cambie Street Bridge on December 5, 2012.
Ryan Kesler and mini Kesler (@jennywankenobi)
Kevin Bieksa celebrates a goal for his team.
Ryan Kesler in the referee’s jersey, and a youngster in Ryan Kesler’s jersey. (@jennsaidthis)
GOAALL! 2-0 for team Bieksa. (Cassidy Oliver/PNG)
Ryan Kesler declares this youngster the winner after a scrape with Kevin Bieksa (prone on ground under Kesler’s foot). (@jennsaidthis)
Picking shooters for the shootout. (Cassidy Oliver/PNG)
A couple of female fans pose with Kevin Bieksa and Ryan Kesler after the game. (Alex Ruiz)
A fan poses with referee Ryan Kesler after the big game. (@allenagco)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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