Francesco Aquilini

Aquilini Fortune Tied To What They Won’t Build: A Perennial Contender

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By Andrew Phillip Chernoff September 12, 2025 The Aquilini family fortune is substantially tied to building and real estate through their Aquilini Investment Group (AIG). Their foundation in the industry was established by patriarch Luigi Aquilini. It includes developing thousands of residential units, hotels, and commercial properties. They also engage in large-scale projects and land development. The AIG’s … Read more

The Canucks’ Practice Facility Dilemma

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By Andrew Chernoff August 24, 2025 In an article in Yahoo Sports titled, ‘Rick Tocchet Reveals Reasons Why He Departed The Vancouver Canucks,’ Tocchet was asked about the lack of a practice facility and if it played a factor in his decision to leave Vancouver. “Listen, I’d be lying if it wasn’t. It’s not that … Read more

2023 NHL All-Star Game Rumour Mill Conjures Up Belief Canucks President Of Hockey Operations Wants Out Of Vancouver

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Canucks Can’t Escape Their Run Of Fatalism I am not surprised by the rumor above, Rutherford is human. I can see taking up a challenge but I don’t believe he has real support from the Aquilini family. The support, if you can believe it is, is a hands-off approach: Do what you think is best, … Read more