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Edmonton Journal
a day ago
- General
- Edmonton Journal
Abbotsford Canucks Live: It's Game 4 from Texas. Follow our live coverage here
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). 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.
National Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
Abbotsford Canucks Live: It's a 5 p.m., Game 3 in Texas with Abby up 2-0 in series
Article content Everything is bigger in Texas. Article content Article content Houses are huge. Food portions are gigantic. And so is the appetite for sports. Article content Egos and expectations could easily be the state slogan because sports spectacles aren't just something, they mean everything in a place where the only thing that matters is winning. Article content For the Texas Stars, who trail the Abbotsford Canucks 2-0 in the best-of-seven AHL Western Conference finals, it's must-win desperation tonight in their home arena at Cedar Park, a 20-kilometre drive north of bustling Austin. Article content If the Stars expect to stage a series rally and take the next step to claiming their second Calder Cup championship in 11 years — former Canucks bench boss Willie Desjardins was at the helm in a 2014 title season — they'll have to get past standout stopper Arturs Silovs. Article content He's on the cusp of equalling another AHL playoff record and is in constant about his NHL future. Article content Silovs, 24, who made 29 saves Saturday in a 1-0 blanking of the Stars in Abbotsford, has five post-season shutouts to go with his league-leading 1.61 goals-against average and .941 saves percentage. The shutout record of six is held by former Canucks goaltender Mika Noronen, who established the mark by backstopping the Rochester Americans to the league crown in 2000. Article content Article content 'It's our game overall,' Silovs said of Abbotsford's playoff progression. 'We're getting better every single game by doing the right things by blocking shots and taking guys away from the net front. And we're doing a good job on the PK with guys sacrificing their bodies. Article content Article content 'It's a team effort. We have big confidence and we've put them (Stars) on the ropes.' Article content Article content Noronen played just four games for Vancouver after being acquired at the 2006 NHL trade deadline. In his first appearance, he was bombed in a 5-0 loss to the Nashville Predators. Noronen then signed in Russia as opposed to serving as backup to workhorse Roberto Luongo. Article content As for tonight, the Stars now need Justin Hryckowian and former Canuck Kole Lind, who have seven playoff goals apiece, to strike early. They'll also need leadership from hockey-lifer Curtis McKenzie, 34, who has four playoff goals and was 22 when the Stars won the AHL title in 2014. He had a career high 27 goals that season. Article content The Golden, B.C. native was a sixth-round pick of the NHL Stars in 2009 and had 23 points (10-13) and 131 penalty minutes in 99 games. Article content The Canucks have scored by committee in the post-season. While winger Linus Karlsson leads the club with seven goals, they've also got eight from defencemen. Article content Article content
The Province
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Province
Abbotsford Canucks Live: It's a 5 p.m., Game 3 in Texas with Abby up 2-0 in series
Follow this story for latest score and highlights as the Abbotsford Canucks are on the road for Game 3 of the AHL Western Conference finals Follow the live updates as Arturs Silovs and the Abbotsford Canucks take on the Texas Stars tonight for Game 3 of the AHL semifinals. Photo by Abbotsford Canucks Everything is bigger in Texas. 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 Houses are huge. Food portions are gigantic. And so is the appetite for sports. Egos and expectations could easily be the state slogan because sports spectacles aren't just something, they mean everything in a place where the only thing that matters is winning. For the Texas Stars, who trail the Abbotsford Canucks 2-0 in the best-of-seven AHL Western Conference finals, it's must-win desperation tonight in their home arena at Cedar Park, a 20-kilometre drive north of bustling Austin. If the Stars expect to stage a series rally and take the next step to claiming their second Calder Cup championship in 11 years — former Canucks bench boss Willie Desjardins was at the helm in a 2014 title season — they'll have to get past standout stopper Arturs Silovs. 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. He's on the cusp of equalling another AHL playoff record and is in constant about his NHL future. Silovs, 24, who made 29 saves Saturday in a 1-0 blanking of the Stars in Abbotsford, has five post-season shutouts to go with his league-leading 1.61 goals-against average and .941 saves percentage. The shutout record of six is held by former Canucks goaltender Mika Noronen, who established the mark by backstopping the Rochester Americans to the league crown in 2000. Abbotsford Canucls stopper Arturs Silovs has five AHL playoff shutouts this spring, one short of the league record. Photo by Abbotsford Canucks 'It's our game overall,' Silovs said of Abbotsford's playoff progression. 'We're getting better every single game by doing the right things by blocking shots and taking guys away from the net front. And we're doing a good job on the PK with guys sacrificing their bodies. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It's a team effort. We have big confidence and we've put them (Stars) on the ropes.' Noronen played just four games for Vancouver after being acquired at the 2006 NHL trade deadline. In his first appearance, he was bombed in a 5-0 loss to the Nashville Predators. Noronen then signed in Russia as opposed to serving as backup to workhorse Roberto Luongo. As for tonight, the Stars now need Justin Hryckowian and former Canuck Kole Lind, who have seven playoff goals apiece, to strike early. They'll also need leadership from hockey-lifer Curtis McKenzie, 34, who has four playoff goals and was 22 when the Stars won the AHL title in 2014. He had a career high 27 goals that season. The Golden, B.C. native was a sixth-round pick of the NHL Stars in 2009 and had 23 points (10-13) and 131 penalty minutes in 99 games. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Canucks have scored by committee in the post-season. While winger Linus Karlsson leads the club with seven goals, they've also got eight from defencemen. More to come … If you aren't able to watch, scroll down for the play-by-play updates from tonight's game, including the latest score. Refresh the page to get the latest update. 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 News Vancouver Canucks Sports Vancouver Whitecaps Sports
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Texas Stars receive emergency reinforcements Alexander Petrovic and Ben Kraws from Dallas amid Western Conference Final collapse
The Texas Stars are hanging by a thread in the Western Conference Finals, trailing 2-0 against the surging Abbotsford Canucks. In a last-ditch move, the Dallas Stars have sent down defenseman Alexander Petrovic and goaltender Ben Kraws. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But with the series already slipping away, it's a move that feels more like a hopeful lifeline than a guaranteed turning point. Dallas Stars deliver reinforcements as Texas faces brink of elimination Just days after being eliminated from the NHL postseason, the Dallas Stars have returned two key players, Alexander Petrovic and Ben Kraws, to the Texas Stars in a move that feels more like triage than tactics. Petrovic, a 33-year-old blueliner, logged 25 points across 55 games with Texas this season. He also stepped up admirably in Dallas, appearing in five regular-season games and suiting up for 17 playoff contests as an injury replacement. His return brings veteran poise to a Texas defense that's struggled to contain Abbotsford's speed and precision. Then there's Ben Kraws, the lesser-known but potentially pivotal piece. The 24-year-old goaltender only appeared in three games for Texas this season, spending the bulk of his time with the ECHL's Idaho Steelheads, where he recorded a solid 23-12-5 record, a 2.88 goals-against average, and five shutouts. He's been riding shotgun as Dallas' third-string goalie during their postseason journey, but suddenly, he may be thrust into the fire in the AHL's highest-stakes series. This move from Dallas feels more like a reaction to trouble than a planned boost. The Texas Stars have struggled to keep pace with Abbotsford, and being down 2-0 in the series shows just how tough it's been. Bringing in reinforcements now, no matter how experienced might be asking too much, too late. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It also raises the question of whether the Dallas Stars left Texas short-handed while chasing their own playoff goals. Now that their NHL run is over, sending players down feels more like an afterthought than a well-timed, impactful move. Also Read: With their backs against the wall, Texas needs more than just fresh legs. Petrovic and Kraws bring some hope, but hope alone won't be enough. If the Stars want to keep their Calder Cup dream alive, it's going to take grit, focus, and maybe a little bit of playoff magic.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Abbotsford Canucks Take Game 2 In A Thrilling 1–0 Win Against The Texas Stars
Abbotsford Canucks Take Game 2 In A Thrilling 1–0 Win Against The Texas Stars It was a battle of the goaltenders at the Abbotsford Centre tonight, as the Abbotsford Canucks won 1–0 against the Texas Stars in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Western Conference Final. Akito Hirose scored the lone goal of the game to grab his first of the playoffs. Artūrs Šilovs had yet another phenomenal night in net for the AHL Canucks, stopping all 26 of Texas' shots on goal. This marks his fifth shutout of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs, making him one away from tying a league record. 1:28 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
