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The Abbotsford Canucks returned home following their 4-game road trip, and they had some fresh legs ready to take on the Henderson Silver Knights. 

Nikita Tolopilo got the start tonight after starting the last two games, and he will go up against Akira Schmid. 

Sammy Blais, Ty Mueller, and Linus Karlsson kicked things off offensively tonight, with Arshdeep Bain, Aatu Räty, and Nate Smith following suit. Nils Åman centered Tristen Nielsen and Danila Klimovich, and Chase Wouters and Ty Glover bookended John Stevens to round out the group of forwards. 
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On defense, Elias Pettersson and Mark Friedman stuck together to get things started. Kirill Kudyravtsev and Jett Woo continue their grove, and Christian Wolanin and Cole McWard sealed the deal on the back end. 

Abbotsford was looking to climb out of the slump and get on the board to set the game's tone. Unfortunately, an early penalty was called, and they had to shift gears into defense mode first. After killing off the penalty successfully, it was go time. After a scoreless first, half there was finally some action. Cole McWard ripped a shot from the blue line that was originally saved, but Linus Karlsson spotted the rebound and tucked it home to secure the first goal of the game! This goal came as his 7th of the season, and his 119th career point. Linus Karlsson made Abbotsford Canucks history tonight as he surpassed Sheldon Dries and became Abbotsford’s All-Time Points leader! No one else was able to get on the board this period, and the Canucks headed into the second, up by 1. 

Carrying the momentum over from the first brought a massive change of pace in what would be an explosive second period. Ty Mueller got things started just 6 minutes in when he pick picked up the rebound from Linus Karlsson to go top shelf and extended the Canucks lead to 2. Just 2 minutes later, a beautiful pass from Christian Wolanin set up Linus Karlsson for his sharp-angle shot right into the back of the net for his second of the game. The Canucks now has a 3-goal lead, less than halfway through the period. Keeping up the pace, a beautiful entry into the Silver Knight’s zone left Sammy Blais in the perfect spot to ass back to Jett Woo. Jett spotted Ty Mueller and sent a cross-ice pass to Ty, where he was able to seal the deal and notch his second of the game as well. The Canucks held a 4-goal lead for a little bit, but a minute later, Grigori Denisenko got up to no good in the Canucks zone and scored the first goal for the Silver Knights. Abbotsford held their 4-1 lead into the final frame! 

With a 3-goal cushion, the Canucks wanted to maintain the lead. Tensions rose and pressure heightened, but ultimately the goaltenders were the star of this one. Fights broke out in the last few minutes, but neither team was able to get another one on net. The Canucks snapped their losing streak and found themselves back in the win column with a 4-1 victory over the Henderson Silver Knights. 

The two teams will rematch once again tomorrow, before resting for a few days between their next series with the Ontario Reign.

To purchase tickets to an upcoming game, click [HERE](https://abbotsford.canucks.com/tickets/singlegame). 

The Abbotsford Canucks are back in the win column after a 4-1 win over the Henderson Silver Knights

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Growing and maturing is a part of life and whether it's at the rink or at home, Danila Klimovich has done a lot of growing up since he joined the AHL as an 18-year-old.

Drafted in the second round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft by the Vancouver Canucks, the now 21-year-old Belarussian was the first player from his draft class to sign an entry-level contract.

He immediately went to the AHL and began his journey of playing hockey in North America.

“My mindset has changed, and I feel like more of a grown man,” said the 21-year-old with a chuckle. “I'm responsible for my decisions. Looking back, I was just a kid when I came here, and I didn't play pro before. My wife told me the other day, ‘You're mature now,’ and other people are saying it more, but I don't see this, I just keep hearing it from other people. So, I guess it’s true.”

This summer, Klimovich was able to go home and see his family for the first time in years and that helped him recharge and refocus ahead of the 2024-25 season.

It also helped him understand that there’s a lot more maturing and growing to do even if people around him say how mature he seems lately.

“My family back home still thinks I am a kid,” said Klimovich with a smile. “Last year made me more mature. Now, I am just putting it to work, that is what I'm trying to do.”

Klimovich came to British Columbia in the summer of 2021 and loved the change of scenery but knew that he might not be returning to his home country for years to come.

In his first couple summers as a British Columbian, the teenager could be spotted working on his game at rinks around the lower mainland and even spending some time playing with kids at road hockey rinks around Vancouver.

Now, Klimovich turns 22 years old on January 9th and is in the midst of his best season as an AHLer. The winger has 11 goals in 26 games and is second on the team to Jonathan Lekkerimäki for finding twine this season.

“I have been shooting the puck all my life and it’s been my bread and butter, but I’ve learned [in the AHL] that I need to be quicker and more deceptive. I need to be able to find the [shooting] lane. In the summer, I was working on having a quicker shot from good shooting zones – I worked on that in the yard and on the ice.”

Abbotsford head coach Manny Malhotra sees the skill and potential that Klimovich possesses and has trusted the young player in his fourth AHL season.

“When you have trust with the coach, it’s easy because I know that if I keep doing what he wants me to be doing, I am going to be getting ice time. That makes me more calm. I know now when coach sees you block a shot or win a board battle and help the team, it builds confidence [from him] to you,” said Klimovich.

“When I feel like the coach trusts me, I feel so much better. The last couple of years have been up and down. Now, I feel more consistent, but I just need to keep going because I like this. It feels good because I am working hard. I can’t be upset about anything, but I just need to stay at a steady level. The Sedins tell me that every year I just need to be more consistent and that will give me a chance.”

Daniel and Henrik Sedin have worked with Klimovich since he was 18 years old, and the young player leans on the twins when he needs advice or just wants to talk.

“The Sedins are very helpful to everyone here. They really care about all the guys and are very helpful to the young guys, especially me,” said Klimovich. “They always give me advice and lead me in the right direction to get me where I want to be.”

Klimovich has been seeing time on Abbotsford’s power play units and his wrist shot continues to be his best weapon against the opposition.

As he develops his game, the matured version of Klimovich is sticking to the plan of getting better over the long haul and not focusing on game-to-game as much. Looking at his own development and play from a wider perspective has made Klimovich able to focus on keeping his confidence up throughout the season.

“I feel like I’ve got more confidence now, but I need to be more confident in wall battles and use my body more,” said Klimovich. “I’m paying a lot more attention to learning [to be better in] wall battles. I am feeling more confident in the D-zone when there is a loose puck because I am using my body more. I’m trying to be as confident in my defence [as I am in my] offence.”

Klimovich is also maturing about his NHL future.

His shot looks like an NHL shot but for the time being, the forward is focused on self-improvement and being a consistent contributor to his current club, the Abbotsford Canucks.

“When you feel like you're closer, you want to be there so bad, but you need to stay calm because when you want it so bad, you start making mistakes and [in development] it drops you back a bit. I’m focused on being a good player for the Abbotsford Canucks and am not thinking about [the] NHL right now,” said Klimovich.

We had a good laugh with Klimovich after this answer because it felt like such a mature way of looking at it. The follow-up question was about whether this was a separate way of thinking than he has had in the past.

“I just started thinking like this this year,” said Klimovich. “The past few years, I was thinking about it, but I am just now starting to realize that the more I think about the NHL, the more mistakes I make. I’m not focused enough if I think about the NHL because I need to be focused here in Abbotsford to be able to one day get a chance in the NHL. I am just learning to trust the process.”

The young winger feels great about where he is at in his fourth AHL season. He has a new outlook on himself and his own development, support from the Canucks’ development coaches, trust from Manny Malhotra, and eagerness to improve all aspects of his game.

Klimovich is focused on his game and continues to mature and grow as a person and a player so that he can one day achieve his goal of making it to the NHL.

Danila Klimovich has done a lot of growing up since he joined the AHL as an 18-year-old.

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Building Blue: Danila Klimovich Continues Maturing as a Person and Growing his Game in Fourth AHL Season

The American Hockey League announced today that defenceman Elias Pettersson has been selected to represent the Pacific Division as a member of its 2025 AHL All-Star Roster, presented by FloHockey. Pettersson is set to become the third player in franchise history to participate in an AHL All-Star Game and has become the first Abbotsford Canucks rookie ever to be selected.

Pettersson, who will be 20 years, 10 months and 23 days old on February 3, is set to become the youngest player to represent the Abbotsford Canucks at an All-Star Game. He currently ranks second on the team in both penalty minutes (32) and plus-minus rating (+5), while ranking second among team defencemen in both assists (11) and points (12).

The Västerås, Sweden native has skated in 30 of Abbotsford’s 31 games so far this season, missing just one game due to being recalled by the Vancouver Canucks, which sees him tied for eighth among all AHL rookie defencemen in games played. He made his AHL debut last season on March 30, 2024 and his Calder Cup Playoff debut on April 24, 2024; both games were played on the road against the Colorado Eagles. He also scored his first career AHL goal on Nov. 29, 2024 against San Jose’s Yaroslav Askarov. 

“Elias has had a very good start to his pro career in North America,” said Abbotsford Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson. “This is a great honour for him to be recognized by the other coaches in our division.”

Prior to joining Abbotsford, Pettersson played 64 SHL regular season games in Sweden’s top professional league, as well as 34 games in Sweden’s second pro league (Allsvenskan) and 55 games in Sweden’s top junior league. Representing Sweden internationally, he has earned a Gold Medal at the IIHF Under-18 World Hockey Championships, a Silver Medal at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships and a Bronze Medal at the U-18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

The 2025 AHL All-Star Classic will be held at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California—home of the Seattle Kraken’s affiliate Coachella Valley Firebirds. The All-Star Classic comprises of the AHL All-Star Skills Competition, presented by Silvercrest on Sunday, February 2, and the All-Star Challenge, presented by Spotlight 29 Casino on Monday, February 3. Both events will begin at 6 p.m. PST and will be available for viewing on AHLTV.

More information on the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic, presented by Spotlight 29 Casino can be found at https://cvfirebirds.com/allstar/


The American Hockey League announced today that defenceman Elias Pettersson has been selected to the 2025 AHL All-Star Roster, presented by FloHockey.

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PETTERSSON TO REPRESENT CANUCKS AT 2025 AHL ALL-STAR CLASSIC

The Abbotsford Canucks hosted their 4th annual Hockey Talks night and looked to seize the series against the Ontario Reign.
The teams swapped netminders tonight, as Artūrs Šilovs got the start tonight against Erik Portillo for the Reign.

The Canucks went for their third straight night of identical offensive lines. Sammy Blais, John Stevens, and Linus Karlsson stuck together, along with Arshdeep Bains, Aatu Räty, and Nate Smith. Nils Åman continued to center Tristen Nielsen and Danila Klimovich, and Ty Glover and Dino Kambeitz bookended Chase Wouters to round it out tonight. 

On the backend, Elias Pettersson and Mark Friedman dominated as a duo, and Erik Brännström stuck next to Jett Woo. The only change came to Cole McWard, who slotted back in next to Christian Wolanin to solidify the lineup. 

Abbotsford looked to carry over their momentum from last night, as the puck dropped on tonight’s game. A couple of early penalties to each team would set the tone for what would be a physical game. The goaltenders looked sharp all period, but there would only be one person who could crack them in the first 20 minutes. Luckily for the home team, Nate Smith would be the one to crack Portillo, when he cleaned up his own rebound, giving Abbotsford a 1-0 lead into the second period. 

The majority of the second period would be a goalie standoff once again. Artūrs Šilovs came up big for the Canucks, stopping all 15 shots in the period that Ontario dominated. However, with less than five minutes to go, Abbotsford got themselves set up in the Reign’s zone, and Nils Åman got his stick on a shot from Christian Wolanin that ensured the puck would end up in the net. Abbotsford now had a 2 goal lead, and Ontario found 2 of their men in the box simultaneously. With the 2-man advantage, Linus Karlsson cashed in on a perfectly set up tic-tac-toe play with Erik Brännström and Christian Wolanin for their 3rd of the game. Abbotsford held a 3-0 lead going into the final frame.

They was 20 minutes away from closing out the game and securing their 4th straight victory. Abbotsford caught themselves down a man just over the halfway point, and Ontario took advantage when Samuel Fagemo scored their first of the game to bring them closer to a comeback. It didn’t take long for the Canucks to respond though, when Cole McWard ripped a shot from the blueline, restoring their 3-goal lead. Continuing their back and forth in the third period, the Canucks were down a man once again, and just two minutes later, Jeff Malott took his own shot from the point to grab their second of the game. In their last-ditch effort, to get the game back, Ontario pulled Portillo, but just like last night, the Canucks sealed the deal, when Sammy Blais took the shot into the empty net to give them a 5-2 lead. 

The Abbotsford Canucks kept it going and secured their fourth straight win with a 5-2 victory over the Ontario Reign tonight. Artūrs Šilovs played a massive role in tonight's win, after stopping 42 of 44 shots on net. They will take 2 days to reset before taking on the San Jose Barracuda to close out their homestand with Flaunt Your Flannel Night and Next Gen Sunday. 

To purchase tickets to an upcoming game, click [HERE](lhttps://abbotsford.canucks.com/tickets/singlegame). 

CANUCKS GET THEIR 4TH STRAIGHT WIN AFTER A 5-2 VICTORY OVER THE ONTARIO REIGN

The Abbotsford Canucks kicked off their second series of the homestand tonight, taking on the Ontario Reign for their Autism Acceptance night! The Canucks looked to change the outcome from the last time these two teams met and end up back in the win column. 

Nikita Tolopilo is back between the pipes tonight with fresh legs after taking the last game off. He will face netminder Phoenix Copley. 

After working on Saturday night, the Canucks went with identical offensive lines. Sammy Blais, John Stevens, and Linus Karlsson stuck together, as did Arshdeep Bains, Aatu Räty, and Nate Smith. Nils Åman continued to centre Tristen Nielsen and Danila Klimovich, and Ty Glover and Dino Kambeitz bookended Chase Wouters to round it out tonight. 

On the backend, Elias Pettersson and Mark Friedman continued to dominate as a duo. Erik Brännström returned to the Abbotsford lineup following his long stint with the big club, and he slotted in next to Jett Woo. Christian Wolanin lined up with Kirill Kudryavtsev to close out the backend, as well as complete his 200th AHL game! 

The game did not kick off in favour of the Canucks, when the Reign dominated the first few minutes of the period. After just four and a half minutes in, Jeff Mallott secured the first goal of the game after a pass from Tyler Madden came his way on the breakaway, and he was able to stick it home to give the Reign an early 1-0 lead. The Canucks would regroup after Dino Kambeitz and Samuel Helenius headed to the box for 5 minutes after a fight broke out. After exchanging a few penalties, the teams would play 2 minutes of 4v4. Linus Karlsson capitalized on the extra space on the ice when he picked up Erik Brännström’s initial shot, which got deflected, and secured the first goal of the backdoor on Copley. The teams would head into the second frame, tied up at 1. 

The second period was a big one, ending in favour of the Canucks. Just a few minutes in, Elias Pettersson took a point shot from the blue line, that Aatu Räty got a piece of to give them their first lead of the game and bring them up 2-1. Just a few minutes later, Jett Woo started the play down in Abbotsford’s zone when he spotted Dino Kambeitz up ahead. He sent him the puck down the ice, and Kambeitz found himself on the breakaway, where he went top shelf on Copley to give Abbotsford their 3rd unanswered goal. Abbotsford was up 3-1 for a few minutes until Glenn Gawdin cashed in on the rebound from Charles Hudon, to bring them back within one. With time ticking down on the period, the Canucks looked for some insurance before the final period. With just over 20 seconds left in the period, Abbotsford did just that when Arshdeep Bains found Nate Smith, and with a cross-ice pass, Nate Smith secured the fourth of the game, and Abbotsford was up 4-2 into the final frame. 

Looking to seal the deal, the Canucks got to work once again, looking to put their powerplay to work after a hooking call was dealt to the Reign. Abbotsford put the powerplay in motion, but it came down to the rebound from Nate Smith that would ultimately set up Sammy Blais to light the lamp and extend the Canucks lead to 5. Ontario wouldn’t let off the gas, because just a minute and a half later, Charles Hudon found himself on a breakaway where he also went top shelf on Tolopilo to bring the Reign within 2. A few more penalties were dealt to the Reign in the second half of the period, keeping them for pulling the goalie, but with time running out, Copley left the net. Canucks Captain Chase Wouters chased it down the ice to secure the empty net and restored the Canucks 3-goal lead. 

Abbotsford defeated the Ontario Reign, 6-3 tonight in their redemption game, and extended their win streak to 3. The two teams will play each other once again tomorrow before taking on the San Jose Barracuda this weekend to close out their homestead. 

To purchase tickets to an upcoming game, click [HERE](https://abbotsford.canucks.com/tickets/singlegame). 

ABBOTSFORD DEFEATS THE ONTARIO REIGN 6-3 IN REDEMPTION GAME

The Abbotsford Canucks, now back in the win column, looked to go for two straight as they took on the Henderson Silver Knights once again for Vancouver Canucks night. 

On brand, Artūrs Šilovs started between the pipes tonight, taking on a new netminder from last night, Carl Lindbom.

There weren't many changes to the lineup tonight other than John Stevens moving up to center Sammy Blais and Linus Karlsson. Arshdeep Bain, Aatu Räty, and Nate Smith stuck together, as well as Nils Åman, Tristen Nielsen, and Danila Klimovich. Dino Kambeitz slotted back in, winging Chase Wouters with Ty Glover to round out the offense.

On defense, it was the same six as last night, with Elias Pettersson and Mark Friedman kicking things off. Kirill Kudyravtsev and Jett Woo continued defending together and Christian Wolanin and Cole McWard sealed the deal on the back end. 

The Abbotsford Canucks came out swinging, taking immediate possession of the puck, registering shot after shot. Despite outshooting the Silver Knights 17-5 by the end of the period, it took until the last minute for something to come of it. After a trio of passes between Christian Wolanin and Aatu Räty to Sammy Blais, Blais was able to secure the lucky bounce and tuck it in the back of the net to give the Canucks the lead late into the first. Abbotsford was up 1-0 into the second period. 

Once in the second frame, an early penalty was called on the Canucks, and it didn’t take long for Henderson to capitalize. Just 6 seconds into the man advantage, Kai Uchacz had a laser from the circle to even the game out at 1, a minute into the period. A few more unlucky calls against the Canucks meant they would spend a good portion of the period down a man. When they eventually got back to their 5 on 5 games, the Canucks got their groove back. 4 Canucks headed down the ice with a purpose, and Arshdeep Bains took a long wrist shot, that landed right in the back of the Silver Knights net, and the Canucks lead was restored once again. After having the final word in the period, Abbotsford headed into the final frame up 2-1. 

It didn’t take long for Henderson to find the spot once again. This time it was Jakub Brabenec who got himself an unassisted goal for the Silver Knights to even the game up at 2, a minute in. A few minutes later, the Swedish connection clicked, when Linus Karlsson and Nils Åman went on a rush together, and the initial shot from Karlsson was tipped in by Åman. Abbotsford found themselves in the leading position once again but wanted some more insurance. Henderson put up a good fight, but with time ticking down, Chase Wouters created a turnover behind that net that connected with Ty Glover for that insurance goal late in the game. The Silver Knights pulled their goalie as a last-ditch effort but they weren’t able to get it done, and the Canucks came away with a 4-2 win once again. 

The Canucks sweep the weekend series against the Henderson Silver Knights and take away 4 points. The team will play again on Tuesday and Wednesday to take on the Ontario Reign for a weekday series before playing again on the weekend. 

To purchase tickets to an upcoming game, click [HERE](https://abbotsford.canucks.com/tickets/singlegame). 

THE ABBOTSFORD CANUCKS DEFEAT THE HENDERSON SILVER KNIGHTS 4-2 TO SWEEP THE SERIES

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