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Global News
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Global News
Abbotsford Canucks lose game 5 of the AHL Championship, force game 6
A disappointing night for the Abbotsford Canucks after failing to win the Calder Cup on home ice at the Abbotsford Centre. Jesse Puljujarvi spoiled the party in Abbotsford on Saturday night when he scored at 15:22 of overtime to lift the visiting Charlotte Checkers to a 4-3 victory over the Canucks. A sold-out crowd at Abbotsford Centre was hoping to see the Canucks — who entered the game leading 3-1 in the best-of-seven championship series — hoist the Calder Cup on home ice, but the best the American Hockey League squad can do now is win the title at Bojangles Coliseum in North Carolina. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Ben Steeves, Brett Chorske and Rasmus Asplund also scored for the Checkers, who outshot the hosts 40-32. Linus Karlsson scored twice for the Canucks, while Arshdeep Bains had a goal and assist. Story continues below advertisement The Checkers, the AHL affiliate for the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, swept the Laval Rocket in the Eastern Conference final, while the Canucks bounced the Texas Stars in six games in the Western Conference final. The sold out seats at the Abbotsford Centre indicate the franchise's farm team is a growing source of hype after the Vancouver Canucks had a less-than-stellar NHL season. The Abbotsford Canucks have already broken uncharted ground in the AHL, reaching the Calder Cup final for the first time in franchise history. The 2017-18 Toronto Marlies are the only Canadian team to win the Calder Cup over the past 11 AHL seasons. Game six is on Monday June 23.
Winnipeg Free Press
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Checkers beat Canucks 4-3 in OT to force Game 6 in Calder Cup final
ABBOTSFORD – Jesse Puljujarvi spoiled the party in Abbotsford on Saturday night when he scored at 15:22 of overtime to lift the visiting Charlotte Checkers to a 4-3 victory over the Canucks. A sold-out crowd at Abbotsford Centre was hoping to see the Canucks — who entered the game leading 3-1 in the best-of-seven championship series — hoist the Calder Cup on home ice, but the best the American Hockey League squad can do now is win the title at Bojangles Coliseum in North Carolina. Ben Steeves, Brett Chorske and Rasmus Asplund also scored for the Checkers, who outshot the hosts 40-32. Linus Karlsson scored twice for the Canucks, while Arshdeep Bains had a goal and assist. The teams were tied 1-1 after the first period and 3-3 heading into the third. Each team went 1-for-2 on the power play. The first two games of the series were played in Charlotte, with the Canucks winning Game 1 4-3 in double overtime. The Checkers bounced back in Game 2 with a 3-2 win in overtime. The series shifted to Abbotsford, B.C., for Games 3, 4 and 5. Abbotsford won Game 3 6-1 and took Game 4 3-2. Only one Canadian team has won the Calder Cup in the previous 11 A-H-L seasons — the 2017-18 Toronto Marlies. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. The Checkers, the AHL affiliate for the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, swept the Laval Rocket in the Eastern Conference final, while the Canucks bounced the Texas Stars in six games in the Western Conference final. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 21, 2025.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Charlotte Checkers Eliminate Providence Bruins, Advance To Atlantic Division Finals
With a 5-2 win Sunday afternoon the Charlotte Checkers eliminated the Providence Bruins in game five of the AHL's Atlantic Division Semifinals. The Checkers put on a defensive masterclass, allowing just eight shots to close out the series. They will take on the winner of the Hershey Bears/Lehigh Valley Phantoms series in the next round. Charlotte were led offensively by Wilmer Skoog and Ben Steeves who each had three goals in the series. 10 different skaters registered a goal and 18 picked up a point for the Checkers in five games. Kaapo Kahkonen started all five games for Charlotte finishing with a .926 SP and 1.78 GAA, highlighted by a 32 save shut out in game two. The AHL's Goaltender of the Year in the 2019-20 season, Kahkonen will be essential for the Checkers if they hope to continue advancing. SURVIVE AND ADVANCE ➡️ — Charlotte Checkers (@CheckersHockey) May 11, 2025 The Bruins defeated the Springfield Thunderbirds in the best-of-three first round to advance to this series. Brandon Bussi started game five for Providence after AHL Goaltender of the Year Michael DiPietro was injured in the third period of game four. Vinni Lettieri, Riley Tufte, and Matt Poitras had solid showings offensively in the playoffs but ultimately could not overcome Charlotte's defense. Lettieri led the team with seven points in eight games while Tufte paced the team with four goals. The Atlantic Division Finals schedule will be announced following the conclusion of Hershey/Lehigh Valley game five. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more.
