VIDEO: Canucks pay tribute to Ducks' Bieksa in return to Vancouver

For the first time in his NHL career, Kevin Bieksa played at Rogers Arena as a visitor.

The Anaheim Ducks defenseman returned to Vancouver for the first time Friday after being dealt by the Canucks during the offseason, and was given a video tribute by his former club during the first period. The video featured a few highlights of his 10-year tenure with the team, including his memorable double-overtime winner from the 2011 playoffs that sent the Canucks to the Stanley Cup Final.

BOOM BOOM CLAP!Welcome back Kevin!https://t.co/FRxC3S0ixo

- Vancouver Canucks (@VanCanucks) January 2, 2016

The 34-year-old saluted the fans, who gave him a standing ovation as the video was played.

Former #Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa salutes fans after a touching tribute in Vancouver https://t.co/zbPx3MWmjY pic.twitter.com/Nz1VqS24qj

- Dave (@BmoreDaveS) January 2, 2016

Bieksa played 597 games for the Canucks, tallying 56 goals and 185 assists.

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