VANCOUVER, B.C., — The Vancouver Canucks released their 2011 pre-season schedule today featuring eight games beginning September 20 and concluding October 1. The Canucks begin the pre-season with a split squad playing one game at home and one game away against Calgary on September 20. Both games will begin at 7 pm Pacific Time. Vancouver will play the remaining six games both home and away against the Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks.

In total, the Canucks will play four pre-season games at Rogers Arena and four on the road. Each game features a Western Conference match-up: Anaheim (2), Calgary (2), Edmonton (2) and San Jose (2).

VANCOUVER CANUCKS 2011 PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE

Tues., Sept. 20th vs Calgary - 7:00 pm

Tues., Sept. 20th @ Calgary - 6:00 pm

Thurs., Sept. 22nd @ Edmonton - 6:00 pm

Sat., Sept. 24th vs Anaheim - 7:00 pm

Sun., Sept. 25th vs San Jose - 6:00 pm

Wed., Sept. 28th @ Anaheim - 7:00 pm

Thurs., Sept. 29th @ San Jose - 7:30 pm

Sat., Oct. 1st vs Edmonton - 7:00 pm

* All start times are Pacific and may be subject to change.

TICKET INFORMATION:

The Canucks sold out all regular season home games last year and have again capped their season ticket base at 17,000 for the upcoming season. To secure a spot on the Blue Line Waiting List for ticket packages that become available in the future, please call 604.899.GOAL or 1.855.462.2682 or go to canucks.com/blueline for more information, including benefits you receive while you wait.

ON THE AIR:

All pre-season games can be heard live on the Canucks official broadcaster, Team 1040 AM. A schedule of televised pre-season games will be announced at a later date.