1983 Hockey Ticket Appraisal

Vintage 1983 Vancouver Canucks vs. Quebec Nordiques Ticket Stub

This is an original ticket stub for a National Hockey League (NHL) game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Quebec Nordiques, dated Friday, March 18, 1983. The ticket features the iconic 'Flying Skate' Canucks logo in yellow, orange, and black against a vibrant red and diagonal white-striped background. The lower portion of the ticket is yellow, detailing the game time of 8:05 PM and the seating location: Lower Red, Section V, Row 16, Seat 14. The price is listed as $16.00, with '3600 HOTEL' printed below, likely indicating a distribution point or group rate. A vintage black and gold NHL shield logo is positioned near the bottom. The ticket stub measures approximately 2 inches by 5 inches and is printed on standard cardstock of the era. Regarding condition, the ticket shows visible wear consistent with its 40-year age, including slight edge fraying and minor creasing at the top left corner. The bottom edge appears to be the original perforated tear line from when the ticket was redeemed at the arena (Pacific Coliseum). The colors remain remarkably bright, and the dot-matrix style printing of the date and seat info is clear and legible. This piece represents a significant era in NHL history, specifically the period before the Nordiques relocated to become the Colorado Avalanche.