Royal Puck Drop: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex took part in a ceremonial puck drop at a Vancouver Canucks game as an exciting prelude to the 2025 Invictus Games.

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Invictus Games Foundation: Prince Harry is the founder and patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, dedicated to organizing international multi-sport events for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women.

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Canucks vs. Sharks: The ceremonial puck drop occurred during a game between the Vancouver Canucks and the San Jose Sharks.

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Attendees: Prince Harry attended the game with his wife Meghan Markle, local Indigenous leaders, B.C. Premier David Eby, and Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sports Minister Lana Popham.

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Closing Ceremony Venue: Rogers Arena in Vancouver is slated to host the closing ceremony of the 2025 Invictus Games, scheduled to take place in Vancouver and Whistler from February 8 to February 16, 2025.

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Tomas Hertl's Reflection: San Jose Sharks captain Tomas Hertl spoke about the experience, noting that he had to prompt Prince Harry to drop the puck, creating a memorable moment.

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Rick Tocchet's Interaction: Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet shared a brief but memorable interaction with Prince Harry, exchanging a fist bump during the game.

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Historical Significance: Prince Harry is the second royal to attend a Canucks game, following Queen Elizabeth II, who attended a pre-season match in 2002, dropping the puck in a ceremonial opening faceoff.

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Queen Elizabeth II's Attendance: The Queen attended the game with her husband Prince Philip, NHL legend Wayne Gretzky, then-B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell, and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, leaving an indelible mark on Canucks' royal encounters.

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2025 Invictus Games: The Invictus Games, founded by Prince Harry, serve as a platform for athletes with military backgrounds to showcase their resilience and determination, with the 2025 edition being a highly anticipated event in Vancouver and Whistler.

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