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Revision as of 18:25, 10 January 2007
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The 1994 Stanley Cup Riot occurred in Downtown Vancouver on the evening of June 14, 1994 and continued into the following morning. The riot arose from the result of Game 7 of the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals in which the Vancouver Canucks lost to the New York Rangers.
The loss resulted in reports of 50,000 to 70,000 individuals converging upon Downtown Vancouver. What initially was a gathering precipitated into a riot at Robson and Thurlow Street, which later spread to surrounding areas of downtown. [1][2] Total damage to the downtown core was estimated at $1.1 million CAD. Like other Robson and surrounding retailers, the then Eaton's department store had more than 50 of its storefront windows smashed.[3]
Subduing the crowd required the efforts of both the Vancouver Police Department and RCMP members. In all, 540 officers were directly involved with the riot. Many individuals were arrested and charged as a result. Due to the enforcement methods employed such as tear gas and rubber bullets, up to 200 individuals were injured as a result.[4]
References
- ^ "Chapter 4: Canadian sports riots". The Book of Lists, The Canadian Edition. Macleans. ISBN 0-676-97720-0.
- ^ "There Is No Joy In Vancouver". New York Times. June 15, 1994.
- ^ "Vancouver images that challenge perceptions". The Vancouver Sun . July 08, 2006.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "200 Injured In Vancouver". New York Times. June 16, 1994.
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