Why the NBA should return to Vancouver

The Vancouver Grizzlies have been gone from Vancouver since 2001, but now people are beginning to want them back. They left for several reasons, but many factors have people optimistic that a basketball team could flourish and succeed this time around.

Memorial Cup

The Memorial Cup just finished up on Sunday, and the Shawinigan Cataractes beat the London Knights in the final 2-1 in overtime to win the team's first championship. Anton Zlobin scored two goals, and teammate Michael Chaput was named the tournament MVP.

The Phoenix Coyotes

The Phoenix Coyotes have advanced to the Western Conference Finals in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, to the surprise of many. After narrowly winning the Pacific Division, lots of "experts" picked the Blackhawks to beat the Coyotes in the first round. Carried by goalie Mike Smith, the Coyotes have often been outplayed and out shot, but keep squeaking out wins.