On June 14, 1994, the Vancouver Stanley Cup riot erupted after the Vancouver Canucks lost Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final to the New York Rangers. Thousands of fans had gathered downtown to watch the game on big screens, but the disappointment turned violent as fights, looting, and property damage broke out. Police clashed with rioters, using tear gas and batons to disperse crowds, resulting in hundreds of injuries, dozens of arrests, and significant destruction to local businesses—marking one of Vancouver’s most infamous public disturbances.