Violence frequently occurs in the wake of sporting events in North America and Europe . The 2011 Vancouver riot is consistent with past Stanley Cup riots in Canada . In the previous twenty years , Vancouver itself had riots following the Canucks ' defeat in 1994 , while Edmonton Oilers fans set fires and looted in the Whyte Avenue ( " Blue Mile " ) area of Edmonton when the team qualified for the 2006 finals , and Montreal was vandalized by Montreal Canadiens fans after both the 1993 title and during the 2008 and 2010 playoffs
riots following the Canucks ' defeat in 1994
1994 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot
2011 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot