The team’s “Heroes Return” video, which ran before home games during the 2021-22 season, was a finalist in the “best show open” category aThe Awards are presented annually by the Information Display and Entertainment Association, a professional association for organizations in the game and event presentation industry.
The Minnesota Vikings took the title for their video, but the quality of the Canucks’ clip, directed by the team’s in-game entertainment boss Mike Pohorly, had them in serious contention alongside presentations from the Golden State Warriors, New York Mets, Vegas Golden Knights and the University of Auburn.
The GMAs are handed out each year to recognize the best in-game videos and other presentations from teams in the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, NCAA and the various minor leagues around North America.