Lifetimepool has had dramatic finishes in recent years, and the 2011-2012 championship did not disappoint. This season had two the Leafs and Canucks battling for the championship. Both teams were fighting to be the first ever expansion team to win a LTP Championship.
The Leafs made a last minute deal at the deadline, while the Canucks could not confirm their deal in time. The battle for first continued right until the last night with the Canucks winning by the narrowest of margins over the Leafs (4 points).
Joe Gallo proved to be an excellent manager of an expansion team bringing the Canucks to a rare and honourable Lifetimepool title. The 2011-2012 marked the 10th Lifetimepool Championship in the 11 historical seasons (2004-2005 was a lockout season).
The Canucks were granted an expansion team in the 2003-2004 season. The Canucks was originally a partnership between Joe Gallo and Sandro Maida. Joe Gallo however took full ownership after a few seasons and continued to manage the team through many up and down seasons.
The Canucks have made a major accomplishment and paved the road for many other ambitious general managers. Congratulations!
| RNK | TEAM | TOTAL |
|
1 |
Canucks - Joe Gallo |
1131 |
| 2 |
Leafs - Steve |
1127 |
| 3 |
Blackhawks - John |
1067 |
| 4 |
Devils - Charlie |
1002 |
| 5 |
Coyotes - Rob & Mass |
949 |
| 6 |
Islanders - Greg |
920 |
| 7 |
Vikings - Mark & Mike |
910 |
| 8 |
Wolf Pack - Joey O |
832 |
| 9 |
Ferrari - Adrian |
799 |
| 10 |
Roma - Cory & Danny |
773 |
| 11 |
Hitmen - Mike |
672 |
| 12 |
Oilers - Joey C |
573 |
| CHAMPIONSHIP ROSTER | ||
| Forwards | ||
| 1 |
Spezza, J (OTT) (F) |
84 |
| 2 |
Neal, J (PIT) (F) |
81 |
| 3 |
Hossa, M (CHI) (F) |
77 |
| 4 |
Gaborik, M (NYR) (F) |
76 |
| 5 |
Moulson, M (NYI) (F) |
69 |
| 6 |
Marleau, P (SJ) (F) |
64 |
| 7 |
Michalek, M (OTT) (F) |
60 |
| 8 |
Erat, M (NAS) (F) |
58 |
| 9 |
Getzlaf, R (ANA) (F) |
57 |
| 10 |
O'Reilly, R (COL) (F) |
55 |
| 11 |
Oshie, T (STL) (F) |
54 |
| 12 |
Ladd, A (WPG) (F) |
50 |
| Defence | ||
| 1 |
Karlsson, E (OTT) (D) |
78 |
| 2 |
Streit, M (NYI) (D) |
47 |
| 3 |
Phaneuf, D (TOR) (D) |
44 |
| 4 |
Carle, M (PHI) (D) |
38 |
| 5 |
Ehrhoff, C (BUF) (D) |
32 |
| 6 |
Johnson, E (COL) (D) |
26 |
| Goalie | ||
| 1 |
Kiprusoff, M (CGY) (G) |
81 |