Ian Cole Changes His Number

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This week, Ian Cole announced that he would be changing his number from #28 to #82 this upcoming season. This is in reaction to no one wearing #28 since the passing of Luc Bourdon.

The reaction from Canucks fans is overwhelmingly positive thus far. Good on Ian, for the classy move!


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