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The Province
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Province
Abbotsford Canucks Live: A win tonight would send Abbotsford to AHL finals
Vancouver Canucks farm team carries a 3-1 lead on the Texas Stars into Game 5 of best-of seven West Conference finals in Cedar Park, Texas Get the latest from Steve Ewen straight to your inbox Abbotsford Canucks watch parties, like this one at the Canadian Brewhouse and Grill in Abbotsford on Monday, could be cheering on their team advancing to the AHL finals tonight. Photo by Arlen Redekop / PNG The Charlotte Checkers are cheering for the Texas Stars to beat the Abbotsford Canucks tonight, rest assured of that. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Charlotte has already advanced to the AHL Calder Cup championship series, as the Florida Panthers' farm team swept the Laval Rocket in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals. That set ended Tuesday. The Checkers are waiting on the West winner and will be glad to see Abbotsford and Texas tire themselves out coming to that outcome. The Canucks carry a 3-1 lead on the Stars into Game 5 tonight (5 p.m.) in Cedar Park, Texas. Game 6, if necessary, would be Sunday (6 p.m.) at the Abbotsford Centre and the Game 7 would also be there on Monday (7 p.m.) if it's required. Abbotsford is coming off a 5-4 overtime victory in Texas on Wednesday. Texas is the farm team of the Dallas Stars. The Calder Cup gets going June 13 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Game 2 is there June 15, before the series shifts to either Abbotsford or Texas with Game 3 on June 17. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. "There was much more tenacity to our game." Olivia McDonald chatted with Head Coach, Manny Malhotra, following last night's game, and ahead of tomorrow's potential series clinching game. — X - Abbotsford Canucks (@abbycanucks) June 5, 2025 This is the fourth season that the Vancouver Canucks have had their AHL team in Abbotsford, and this is easily the deepest they've gotten into the playoffs in that tenure. A win tonight would mark a fourth series win of these playoffs; they had two series wins in the first three years combined. This is the best a Canuck farm team has done in the AHL post-season since the Utica Comets made it to the Calder Cup finals in 2015, where they lost in five games to the Manchester Monarchs. This season, Abbotsford (44-24-2-2) finished second in the Pacific Division in the regular season and fifth overall in the league. Texas (43-26-3-0) was second in Central and 10th overall, while Charlotte (44-22-3-3) was second in the Atlantic and fourth overall, two points ahead of Abbotsford. The Canucks and Checkers did not play this season. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Winger Linus Karlsson leads Abbotsford in scoring through the playoffs, with nine goals and 17 points going into tonight. Wingers Sammy Blais (3-8-11) and Arshdeep Bains (0-11-11) are next best. Blais and fellow winger Jonathan Lekkerimäki both came out of Abbotsford's lineup for Wednesday's game. There was no word from the team whether it was injury related or a healthy scratch. Lekkerimäki has one goal and five points in 12 playoff games. He had 19 goals in 36 regular season games with Abbotsford. If you aren't able to watch the game in person, check back for the play-by-play updates throughout tonight's game. MORE TO COME … Read More
Vancouver Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Abbotsford Canucks Live: It's Game 4 from Texas. Follow our live coverage here
Chase Wouters is embracing one of the biggest challenges in the AHL Calder Cup playoffs. The long serving and highly-respected Abbotsford Canucks captain has to lead by example on the ice and motivate his teammates on the bench and in the room. That shouldn't be a problem. As an undrafted and undaunted 25-year-old prairie product, who hasn't played an NHL game, he knows about incentive. Following a turnover-prone 5-2 loss to the Texas Stars in Game 3 of the Western Conference final on Monday, Wouters must be at his motivational best tonight in Cedar Park to keep the hosts from evening the best-of-seven series at two games apiece. It's a 5 p.m. start (Pacific). Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The winner will face the Charlotte Checkers, who swept the Laval Rocket in the Eastern Conference final, for the league championship. Wouters is a third-line grinder and knows a lack of goal production to support winger Linus Karlsson is a problem. The Swedish winger has eight goals to share the playoff lead with former Canucks winger Kole Lind, and is also third in points with 15. Rookie winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki hasn't scored in six games and has just one in 12 playoff outings after striking for 19 goals in 36 regular-season games. Centre Max Sasson is goalless in eight games, despite leading the post-season with 45 shots, after collecting 13 goals in 41 games during the season. Veteran winger Sami Blais doesn't have a goal in a dozen playoff games, but has 11 points (3-8). He has also accumulated 67 penalty minutes and must stay out of the box tonight. The Stars struck for two power-play goals Monday and also had two short-handed markers. 'The highs and lows, that's what this time of year is all about,' said Wouters. 'You try to keep it level as best you can and be ready. Right from the start, we can't sit back. They (Stars) are good in transition and have a lot of guys who can make plays, but it's getting back to what makes our group successful. 'We have a lot of belief and you don't get to this point without believing in each other. We'll re-set and keep our foot on the gas.' The Canucks also need to tighten up in their own end. Workhorse starting goaltender Arturs Silovs faced 18 shots in the opening period in Game 3 and the Stars struck three times to gain momentum. Abbotsford didn't have an answer for shifty winger Matej Blunder, who scored twice in the first frame — power play and short-handed tallies in a span of 1:32 — to give the Stars a 3-1 lead. 'We should have known they had a push coming — they have a really good team,' added Wouters. 'They came out hard and won their battles and that kind of put us on the back foot. There are some areas we need to clean up and we need discipline. We'll be better.' bkuzma@ ( MORE TO COME …) • Abbotsford Canucks recap: Artūrs Šilovs does it again, Abby wins 1-0 to go up 2-0 in series • Does Abbotsford's success mean Malhotra will outskate the Canucks? • The Abbotsford Canucks' strong season and what it may mean in the long run
The Province
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Province
Abbotsford Canucks Live: It's Game 4 from Texas. Follow our live coverage here
Abbotsford Canucks captain Chase Wouters: "We have a lot of belief and you don't get to this point without believing in each other. We'll re-set and keep our foot on the gas." Game 4 goes at 5 p.m. Abbotsford Canucks fans on May 31, 2025. Photo: Abbotsford Canucks Chase Wouters is embracing one of the biggest challenges in the AHL Calder Cup playoffs. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The long serving and highly-respected Abbotsford Canucks captain has to lead by example on the ice and motivate his teammates on the bench and in the room. That shouldn't be a problem. As an undrafted and undaunted 25-year-old prairie product, who hasn't played an NHL game, he knows about incentive. Following a turnover-prone 5-2 loss to the Texas Stars in Game 3 of the Western Conference final on Monday, Wouters must be at his motivational best tonight in Cedar Park to keep the hosts from evening the best-of-seven series at two games apiece. It's a 5 p.m. start (Pacific). The winner will face the Charlotte Checkers, who swept the Laval Rocket in the Eastern Conference final, for the league championship. Abbotsford goalie Arturs Silovs fights through a screen in Game 3 of Western Conference AHL final against the Texas Stars on Monday in Cedar Park. Photo by Andy Nietupski / Andy Nietupski / TTL Sports Medi Wouters is a third-line grinder and knows a lack of goal production to support winger Linus Karlsson is a problem. The Swedish winger has eight goals to share the playoff lead with former Canucks winger Kole Lind, and is also third in points with 15. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Rookie winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki hasn't scored in six games and has just one in 12 playoff outings after striking for 19 goals in 36 regular-season games. Centre Max Sasson is goalless in eight games, despite leading the postseason with 45 shots, after collecting 13 goals in 41 games during the season. Veteran winger Sami Blais doesn't have a goal in a dozen playoff games, but has 11 points (3-8). He has also accumulated 67 penalty minutes and must stay out of the box tonight. The Stars struck for two power-play goals Monday and also had two shorthanded markers. Abbotsford Canucks forward Chase Wouters takes a shot against the Texas Stars in Game 2 of the AHL Western Conference finals in Abbotsford on Saturday, May 31st. Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr 'The highs and lows, that's what this time of year is all about,' said Wouters. 'You try to keep it level as best you can and be ready. Right from the start, we can't sit back. They (Stars) are good in transition and have a lot of guys who can make plays, but it's getting back to what makes our group successful. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We have a lot of belief and you don't get to this point without believing in each other. We'll re-set and keep our foot on the gas.' The Canucks also need to tighten up in their own end. Workhorse starting goaltender Arturs Silovs faced 18 shots in the opening period in Game 3 and the Stars struck three times to gain momentum. Abbotsford didn't have an answer for shifty winger Matej Blunder, who scored twice in the first frame — power play and shorthanded tallies in a span of 1:32 — to give the Stars a 3-1 lead. 'We should have known they had a push coming — they have a really good team,' added Wouters. 'They came out hard and won their battles and that kind of put us on the back foot. There are some areas we need to clean up and we need discipline. We'll be better.' bkuzma@ ( MORE TO COME …) Read more about the Abbotsford Canucks: • Abbotsford Canucks recap: Artūrs Šilovs does it again, Abby wins 1-0 to go up 2-0 in series • Does Abbotsford's success mean Malhotra will outskate the Canucks? • The Abbotsford Canucks' strong season and what it may mean in the long run Read More Vancouver Canucks Crime Local News Vancouver Canucks Local News
Vancouver Sun
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Abbotsford Canucks Live: All the details from Game 1 of the AHL semifinals
It's a safe bet that the Abbotsford Canucks ' game-day entertainment staff will have Beyonce belting out 'This ain't Texas,' from her hit Texas Hold 'Em, cued up and ready to go tonight at the first sign of home team success. The Canucks open up the best-of-seven AHL Western Conference final against the Texas Stars tonight at the Abbotsford Centre. Game 2 is Saturday in Abbotsford and the series shifts to Cedar Park, Texas, for Game 3 on Monday. Texas is the affiliate of the Dallas Stars. The winner between Abbotsford and Texas takes on either the Laval Rocket or the Charlotte Checkers for the AHL Calder Cup championships. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. This is the fourth season that Vancouver Canucks have had their farm team in Abbotsford. Coach Manny Malhotra's crew has won three playoff rounds already this year. The club won two rounds combined in the three years previous. Abbotsford (44-24-2-2) were three points better than Texas (42-26-3-0) in the regular season. The teams didn't meet at all in league play. For your reading pleasure, we took a look at: • How AHL success translates to NHL success ; • Linus Karlsson answering the leadership challenge in Abbotsford; • What this could all mean for coach Manny Malhotra ; • W what this could all mean for Artūrs Šilovs; • And, yes, even Chair Gate, where Abbotsford play-by-play man Brandon Astle was hassled by a Colorado fan . We plan to update you throughout the evening on the score and whether anyone has been using furniture in a method it wasn't designed for. Hit refresh for the latest update. The Western Conference Finals is written in the stars ⭐️ See how the Abbotsford Canucks stack up to the Texas Stars ahead of Round 4! More to come …
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch the AHL Calder Cup playoffs on FloHockey
How to watch the AHL Calder Cup playoffs on FloHockey The hunt for the Calder Cup begins this week as the AHL's playoffs are set to commence. Following a regular season of hard-fought games, 23 teams have made the cut to the playoffs, which begins on Tuesday, April 22. Unique to the AHL, seven best-of-three series' kick the first round off. The division title winners, along with teams in second and third place in the Central division, have automatic bids to the division semifinals. The last two years has been the same story — the Hershey Bears hoisting the Calder Cup. In both years the Pennsylvania-based team has beaten the Coachella Valley Firebirds. WATCH: Every Calder Cup Playoff game on FloHockey The Bears enter the playoffs as the Atlantic Division's No. 1 seed while the Firebirds take on the Calgary Wranglers in the first round. Airing exclusively on FloHockey, every minute of AHL action is at your fingertips. Here's a glance at the playoff schedule along with how to watch every game on FloSports. Watch AHL playoffs on FloHockey AHL Calder Cup playoff matchups Atlantic Division first round Providence Bruins vs. Springfield Thunderbirds - Watch on FloHockey Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms - Watch on FloHockey North Division first round Toronto Marlies vs. Cleveland Monsters - Watch on FloHockey Central Division first round Chicago Wolves vs. Rockford IceHogs - Watch on FloHockey Pacific Division first round Abbotsford Canucks vs. Tucson Roadrunners - Watch on FloHockey Ontario Reign vs. San Jose Barracuda - Watch on FloHockey Coachella Valley Firebirds vs. Calgary Wranglers - Watch on FloHockey Semifinals Nine teams are already in the semifinals, with five awaiting the outcome of the first round. Atlantic Division semifinals North Division semifinals Laval Rocket vs. TOR-CLE winner - Watch on FloHockey Rochester Americans vs. Syracuse Crunch - Watch on FloHockey Central Division semifinals Milwaukee Admirals vs. CHI-RFD winner - Watch on FloHockey Texas Stars vs. Grand Rapids Griffins - Watch on FloHockey Pacific Division semifinals When is the AHL Playoffs? The AHL Playoffs begin on Tuesday, April 22. The night features a doubleheader with the Providence Bruins taking on the Springfield Thunderbirds and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins battling the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. With series set for a best-of-three, the latest the first round can last is Monday, April 28. How do AHL teams make the playoffs? Among the 23 teams that make the playoffs, division title winners along with the second and third-place teams from the Central Division receive an automatic bid to the semifinals. The rest of the field is set by record and points. Nine teams are left out of the playoffs. What is FloSports? FloSports is the hub for numerous live sporting events, including hockey, racing, college sports, wrestling, track and more. FloSports allows fans to subscribe to various sports individually so they get the best value on what they enjoy the most. Subscribe to FloHockey What is FloHockey? A division of FloSports, FloHockey immerses hockey fans into over 20,000 games across the AHL, ECHL, college hockey and more. Full game replays and highlights are on-demand while FloHockey allows you to stream anytime on any device. Fans can sign up for an annual plan ($12.50 per month) or a no commitment monthly plan ($29.99 per month).
