The 2011 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot broke out after the Vancouver Canucks lost to the Boston Bruins in the 7th game of the series. Fans were flipping cars, lighting things on fire, and breaking down glass windows of stores to loot merchandise. Mishap was being caused all over Downtown, Vancouver, leaving the city trashed and many people died. Atleast 140 people were reported to be injured, 4 people were stabbed, and 9 police officers were injured. Close to 100 people were arrested.
This is not a proud moment in Canadian history because it gives Vancouver, BC, a bad name. It destroyed the peaceful image of Vancouver right after having a great enthusiastic year of the 2010 Winter Olympics. It was an embarrassment to the beautiful city of Vancouver.
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