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Surrey's Arshdeep Bains makes his NHL debut with the Canucks

Ish Sharma Darpan, 20 Feb, 2024 02:34 PM

As per Dan Murphy of Sportsnet, Head Coach of the Vancouver Canucks, Rick Tocchet, got Arshdeep Bains in the lineup for his NHL debut.

This is the first time a South Asian player is making his NHL debut with the Canucks—a truly proud moment for the community.

Just spoke with #Canucks Arshdeep Bains. He’s really happy his father is here just in case his NHL debut is tonight. Waiting on Tocchet to see if he’ll announce lineup.
— Dan Murphy (@sportsnetmurph) February 20, 2024

A milestone achievement as Bains is the 4th Punjabi playing in the NHL.

“It was a dream come true for the family, for the community, and for all of us here in B.C.”

Kuldip Bains speaks with Kate Pettersen (@CanucksReporter) on watching his son, Arshdeep, make his NHL debut during the #Canucks Mentors’ Trip!@MichelobULTRACA | #Canucks pic.twitter.com/H3wXg7eQ91
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) February 22, 2024

A night the Bains’ family will never forget 🙌 #HockeyNightPunjabi pic.twitter.com/x3l9jBnNyg
— Hockey Night Punjabi (@HkyNightPunjabi) February 21, 2024

Bains could become a role model for other kids inspiring them in the world of hockey!

Surrey native Arshdeep Bains will remember his first #AHLAllStar appearance for more than just scoring the game-winning goal and taking home All-Star Challenge MVP honours.

FEATURE READ | https://t.co/ezYVmAHHrh
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) February 21, 2024

Arshdeep Bains writes “Bibi” & “Baba” on every one of his hockey sticks paying respect to his grandma & his late grandpa. #Punjabi @HkyNightPunjabi

A special night for the Surrey kid making his home debut at Rogers Arena tonight. @Canucks pic.twitter.com/Mwi01YMhuS
— Randip Janda (@RandipJanda) February 24, 2024

Way to go Arshdeep Bains!!

Photo courtesy of USA Today (via Bob Frid)

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