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Some quotes from Vancouver:
"He called those who incited the riot criminals and anarchists and said officers identified some in the crowd as the same people who smashed windows and caused trouble through the same streets the day after the 2010 Winter Olympics opened."
"These were people who came equipped with masks, goggles and gasoline," he said. "They had a plan."
The Canucks released a statement Thursday afternoon thanking fans for their support, but also addressed Wednesday's post game chaos.
"The destructive actions and needless violence demonstrated by a minority of people last night in Vancouver is highly disappointing to us all," the team statement read. "We are proud of the city we live and play in and know that the actions of these misguided individuals are not reflective of the citizens of Vancouver or of any true fans of the Canucks or the game of hockey.
"The organization will refrain from any further comment on this matter at this time."
Dozens of volunteers patrolled the city's entertainment strip Thursday, picking up debris and garbage.
One of the volunteers, Al Cyrenne, carried his broom downtown as he cleaned up the damage.
"I'm all choked up," he said, as he surveyed broken windows and debris. "I can't believe the scene. Just talking about it brings me to tears. I can't believe the people of Vancouver would do this. It's just a few idiots."
Police said it was mostly young thugs responsible for the mayhem overnight, but an equally young crew turned up in jeans and rubber gloves, some with Canucks jerseys, all carrying plastic garbage bags.
Dozens of remorseful and dismayed commuters crowded around the smashed and plywood-covered display windows at the flagship Bay store, a historic building that was the first focus of rampaging looters Wednesday night.
Someone had tacked a rough, hand-painted sign that read: "On behalf of my team and my city, I am sorry." People waited in line to sign it.
"He called those who incited the riot criminals and anarchists and said officers identified some in the crowd as the same people who smashed windows and caused trouble through the same streets the day after the 2010 Winter Olympics opened."
"These were people who came equipped with masks, goggles and gasoline," he said. "They had a plan."
The Canucks released a statement Thursday afternoon thanking fans for their support, but also addressed Wednesday's post game chaos.
"The destructive actions and needless violence demonstrated by a minority of people last night in Vancouver is highly disappointing to us all," the team statement read. "We are proud of the city we live and play in and know that the actions of these misguided individuals are not reflective of the citizens of Vancouver or of any true fans of the Canucks or the game of hockey.
"The organization will refrain from any further comment on this matter at this time."
Dozens of volunteers patrolled the city's entertainment strip Thursday, picking up debris and garbage.
One of the volunteers, Al Cyrenne, carried his broom downtown as he cleaned up the damage.
"I'm all choked up," he said, as he surveyed broken windows and debris. "I can't believe the scene. Just talking about it brings me to tears. I can't believe the people of Vancouver would do this. It's just a few idiots."
Police said it was mostly young thugs responsible for the mayhem overnight, but an equally young crew turned up in jeans and rubber gloves, some with Canucks jerseys, all carrying plastic garbage bags.
Dozens of remorseful and dismayed commuters crowded around the smashed and plywood-covered display windows at the flagship Bay store, a historic building that was the first focus of rampaging looters Wednesday night.
Someone had tacked a rough, hand-painted sign that read: "On behalf of my team and my city, I am sorry." People waited in line to sign it.
