Family Sues Canucks over Air Cannon Accident; NHL Sees End of Confetti Canons

By Cynthia Troy   On May 24, 2011, the Vancouver Canucks defeated the San Jose Sharks in the second overtime period of Game 5 of their Western Conference Final playoff series. Just as overtime was ending, “air cannons located near the roof of the Arena projected confetti over the hockey rink and the spectator stands.” However, during the celebrations, “a barrel fell out of an air cannon and struck Davis Baynton, a 15-year old fan, on the head, causing him to sustain injuries, loss and