Ryan Kesler made a surprise appearance at the Vancouver Canucks game at Rogers Arena on Tuesday night. The Canucks legend was shown on the big screen during the second period and was of course greeted with cheers from the fans.
Kesler, who is still a showman, proceeded to slam his beer.
Ryan Kesler just slammed a beer when he was shown on the big screen and #Canucks fans responded by chanting his name pic.twitter.com/CVWSn4gtZE
— Rob Williams (@RobTheHockeyGuy) November 13, 2024
RYAN KESLER pic.twitter.com/pYncz9MfZX
— Vanessa (@bigsportsvan) November 13, 2024
When the play began, fans in attendance began chanting Kesler’s name (credit to the Larscheiders in the building for apparently getting it started).
Big Kesler chants ring out with 17 in the crowd. pic.twitter.com/t1wXUhrIsZ
— Dominic Šramaty (@DomSramaty) November 13, 2024
Ryan Kesler chants in the building after seeing RK17 is in the house! #Canucks pic.twitter.com/5Yum2OYwhj
— Farhan Mohamed (@farhanmohamed) November 13, 2024
It remains to be seen if we’ll see a Kesler tribute night in the future, perhaps in the form of a spot in the Ring of Honour. He’s clearly a fan favourite again in Vancouver.