ok 2 reasons:

1. the company that owned the Canaucks at the time was the Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment so it was hinting to them.

2. Because an Orca breaking through the ice is a common Native symbol. So referencing to the culture arounf them, also it forms a "c"

It's a killer whale. And its their mascot.

To add to that point, it is because they are owned by...

Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment operates a network of Web sites that provide information on professional sports and entertainment. It owns and operates the Vancouver Canucks professional hockey franchise, as well as team's home arena and General Motors place in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

I have no idea. Sorry dude.

I take it you mean the Orca whale that is displayed on their jerseys. The Orca whale

isn't a " Canuck " symbol but was introduced after " Orca Bay Sports/Enterprises " assumed ownership of the Vancouver Canucks several years ago.

Surreyfan

Anchor Bay Entertainment was created in 1985.

Total Sports Entertainment was created in 1984.