Kirk McLean: Classic Stand Up Goalie

You will get no arguments from me that Roberto Luongo is the best goalie in franchise history. But  my favorite Canucks goalie may always remain Captain Kirk, Kirk McLean.

McLean was a wonderful stand-up goalie, amongst the last of a dying and now all but extinct breed. He was so calm and collected I remember referring to him as the Willowdale Cucumber.

Who can forget the series against Calgary, especially the famous save. He turned aside Dallas and Toronto, before appearing on the grandest stage in all of hockey: the Stanley Cup finals at Madison Square Gardens.

What an incredible game one he had, turning aside chance after chance, stunning the MSG faithful as the Canucks stole game one in overtime.


ClassicAutions.net is back with an all new auction for spring 2012. And one of the most interesting offerings is that of Kirk McLean.


Twenty seven items are up for bids, headlined by his game worn 1994 Stanley Cup finals jersey. A couple (1, 2) All Star jerseys are available, as is a game worn Florida Panthers goalie mask and a game worn New York Rangers goalie mask. Unfortunately McLean's iconic Vancouver mask is not available. If it were, I know what I would be buying should I win the $50 million lottery next Friday.


A collection of trophies, more game worn equipment and even some items from McLean's youth are also available.


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