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National Post
4 days ago
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- National Post
Abbotsford Canucks Live: It's Game 4 from Texas. Follow our live coverage here
Article content Chase Wouters is embracing one of the biggest challenges in the AHL Calder Cup playoffs. Article content 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. Article content Article content As an undrafted and undaunted 25-year-old prairie product, who hasn't played an NHL game, he knows about incentive. Article content 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). Article content The winner will face the Charlotte Checkers, who swept the Laval Rocket in the Eastern Conference final, for the league championship. Article content Article content 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. Article content 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. Article content Article content 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. Article content Article content Article content '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. Article content 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.
Vancouver Sun
4 days ago
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- 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
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- 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. 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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
Edmonton Journal
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
It's another Arty party as Šilovs adds to stellar playoff in Abbotsford Canucks' net
Article content Šilovs was superb pinch hitting in the Vancouver Canucks ' net in last year's NHL post-season, and he's shining once again this time around in the AHL playoffs for the Abbotsford Canucks. The 24-year-old Latvian made 22 saves in a 2-0 win over the Colorado Eagles before an announced crowd of 6,158 at the Abbotsford Centre Friday night to open the best-of-five AHL Pacific Division final. Game 2 is Sunday (6 p.m.) in Abbotsford, and the series shifts to Colorado after that, starting with Game 3 Wednesday. Abbotsford and Colorado are among the eight teams still standing in the AHL playoffs. Šilovs has stopped 76-of-77 (. 987 save percentage) in Abbotsford's last three games. Abbotsford ended off the last round with wins of 3-1 and then 2-0 over the Coachella Valley Firebirds. He was named the game's first star in all three of those outings. 'He's been a rock back there,' Abbotsford captain Chase Wouters told the media afterwards. 'He's doing it for us out there right now and that's what it takes this time of year.'
National Post
17-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
It's another Arty party as Šilovs adds to stellar playoff in Abbotsford Canucks' net
There's something about Artūrs Šilovs and the playoffs it seems. Article content Article content Šilovs was superb pinch hitting in the Vancouver Canucks ' net in last year's NHL post-season, and he's shining once again this time around in the AHL playoffs for the Abbotsford Canucks. Article content The 24-year-old Latvian made 22 saves in a 2-0 win over the Colorado Eagles before an announced crowd of 6,158 at the Abbotsford Centre Friday night to open the best-of-five AHL Pacific Division final. Game 2 is Sunday (6 p.m.) in Abbotsford, and the series shifts to Colorado after that, starting with Game 3 Wednesday. Article content Abbotsford and Colorado are among the eight teams still standing in the AHL playoffs. Article content Šilovs has stopped 76-of-77 (. 987 save percentage) in Abbotsford's last three games. Abbotsford ended off the last round with wins of 3-1 and then 2-0 over the Coachella Valley Firebirds. He was named the game's first star in all three of those outings. Article content 'He's been a rock back there,' Abbotsford captain Chase Wouters told the media afterwards. 'He's doing it for us out there right now and that's what it takes this time of year.' Article content "Being in the right spots and being above that speed, not allowing them to transition and get those numbers up there." Head Coach Manny Malhotra addressed the media following tonight's 2-0 win over the Colorado Eagles. FULL MEDIA | — X - Abbotsford Canucks (@abbycanucks) May 17, 2025 Article content Abbotsford got a second-period marker from centre Ty Mueller to open the scoring and then an empty-net goal in the waning seconds from defenceman Victor Mancini on Friday. Article content Former Vancouver Giants goalie Trent Miner made 22 saves for the Eagles, who are the farm club of the Colorado Avalanche. Article content The Eagles were the top-scoring team in the AHL during the regular season, averaging 3.47 goals per game. Colorado (43-21-5-3) finished first in the Pacific Division, two points ahead of runner-up Abbotsford (44-24-2-2). The Canucks did go 6-2-0-0 against the Eagles in their regular season series. Article content Šilovs was thrust into playoff duty last year with Vancouver after injuries sidelined both Thatcher Demko and Casey DeSmith, and he wound up with a 2.91 goals against average and a .898 save percentage in 10 appearances. Article content With Demko injured and DeSmith departing as a free agent, Šilovs had a chance for an extended run in the Vancouver cage off the top of this season. But he gave up 15 goals in his first three starts, free agent addition Kevin Lankinen flourished and Šilovs was sent to the minors when Demko was healthy. Article content Article content Šilovs and Nikita Tolopilo split duties with Abbotsford in the regular season. Šilovs was 14-5-1, with a 2.41 goals against average and a .908 save percentage. Article content Article content
