Vancouver's Stanley Cup Riots
As the editor of VanCity Buzz put it best on Twitter in the early morning hours on Thursday: "The Canucks lost a game. Vancouver just lost it's reputation."
If you haven't heard by now, after the team got shut out in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, losing to the Boston Bruins, the city residents put on one of the most heinous riots we've ever seen surrounding a sporting event.
Here's a look some of the pictures from the scenes that defined the night.
By Darren Rovell
Posted 16 June 2011
Pictured: Riot police walk in the street as a couple kiss on June 15, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver broke out in riots after their hockey team the Vancouver Canucks lost in Game Seven of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Riots Break Out In Vancouver
People run out of a Hudson Bay Co store with merchandise on June 15, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver broke out in riots after their hockey team the Vancouver Canucks lost in Game Seven of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Burning Vehicles
A person walks in front of a burning vehicle on June 15, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada.
The Vancouver Skyline
A shot of the Vancouver skyline as dawn breaks following the Canucks' loss.
Riots Through The Night
A rioter jumps on the top of a car on June 15, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada.
Rioters Damage Businesses
Police officers pepper spray a group of rioters trying to break into a 7-11.
Vehicles Set On Fire
People take pictures of burning vehicles on June 15, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver broke out in riots after their hockey team the Vancouver Canucks lost in Game Seven of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Mounted Riot Police
Police on horseback ride through the streets past a fire on June 15, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada.
Overturned Cars
People flip a vehicle on June 15, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver broke out in riots after their hockey team the Vancouver Canucks lost in Game Seven of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Riot Police In The Streets
Riot police stand in front of two burning police cars as people look on June 15, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada.
Rioters Face Off With Police
Police clash with rioters on June 15, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada.
Buildings Damaged
People walk in the street as smoke billows out of a building on June 15, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada.
Oh, Canada
A person with a Canadian flag walks in front of a burning vehicle on June 15, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada.
Rioters in the Streets
Rioters tip over a vehicle in the streets of Vancouver after the team's Stanley Cup loss.
Giant Fireballs
Large fireballs are set aflame in the streets of Vancouver, seen in these images posted on Twitter.
Burning Vehicles
People take pictures of a burning vehicle on June 15, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada.
Streets Lit By Fires
A person walks in front of a burning vehicle on June 15, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada.