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The puck dropped on the Abbotsford Canucks’ final game of the regular season as they faced off against the Ontario Reign, both teams battling for the coveted second-place spot in the standings.

Fresh off his first NHL win, Nikita Tolopilo got the start in net for Abbotsford, going head-to-head with Ontario’s, Phoenix Copley. The game wasted no time ramping up in speed and intensity. Just three and a half minutes in, Glenn Gawdin opened the scoring for Ontario, breaking into the Abbotsford zone untouched and giving the Reign an early 1-0 lead.

The Canucks responded quickly. Linus Karlsson buried Victor Mancini’s rebound to tie things up at 1-1. Ontario answered back around the 13-minute mark when a deflected Abbotsford pass bounced off a referee and landed on the stick of Andre Lee, who capitalized to restore the Reign’s lead. But the Canucks weren’t done yet—just two minutes later, Mancini scored his first as a Canuck, ripping a shot from the slot to even things again at 2-2.

A bit of rough play ended the period, sending Abbotsford into the second with a powerplay.

The middle frame saw a shift in momentum. The Canucks came out with more pace and energy, tightening up defensively. Both goalies stood tall, and despite some quality chances, neither side found the back of the net. The teams entered the third period still tied at 2.

With the game—and second place—on the line, the Canucks struck first in the final frame. Just over four minutes in, Akito Hirose blasted a shot from the point to give Abbotsford its first lead of the night. Ontario pushed back, and with under five minutes to go, Kaleb Lawrence tied the game 3-3, pouncing on a fortunate bounce near the crease.

But the Canucks responded quickly. Max Sasson played the hero, beating everyone to a loose puck and one-timing it home to restore the lead. Ontario pulled their goalie in the final two minutes, but Arshdeep Bains sealed the game with an empty-netter.

With a 5-3 win, Abbotsford swept their final road trip and locked in second place in the division. They’ll host the seventh seed at home in the first round of the playoffs, beginning Wednesday, April 23rd.

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ABBOTSFORD CLINCHES SECOND PLACE IN THE DIVISION WITH A 5-3 WIN OVER ONTARIO

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The regular season is winding down for the Abbotsford Canucks, who visited Coachella Valley to close out their season series against the Firebirds.

After making 32 saves on Wednesday against Bakersfield, Artūrs Šilovs earned his fourth consecutive start in net, facing off against Nikke Kokko.

Seven players rejoined the Abbotsford lineup following their recalls to Vancouver, immediately boosting the team’s depth. But Coachella had reinforcements of their own from Seattle, setting the stage for a competitive battle. The two teams played a tight, evenly matched opening, with Abbotsford getting the first power play of the game. Though they couldn't convert on that opportunity, they got another chance shortly after—and this time they capitalized.

Max Sasson, making his return to the lineup, opened the scoring by cleaning up a rebound from Linus Karlsson's initial shot. The goal gave Abbotsford a 1-0 lead just past the halfway mark of the first period. They had to kill off a penalty of their own late in the frame, but no further goals were scored, and they carried the lead into the second.

The game had a playoff feel, with both teams minimizing risk and focusing on structured play. Shots were exchanged at both ends, but Kokko and Šilovs stood tall in their creases. The deadlock continued until the 16-minute mark, when Jacob Melanson tied it up with a laser of a wrist shot into the top corner, sending the game into the final period knotted at one.

The third period needed to be a difference-maker—and Abbotsford delivered. The first half of the frame mirrored the tight pace of the rest of the game, but with just under eight minutes to play, the Canucks flipped the script in a flash. Karlsson buried a rebound from Sasson's shot to give Abbotsford a 2-1 lead. Just 13 seconds later, Danila Klimovich added to the tally, weaving in front of the net and snapping a shot home to stretch the lead to 3-1.

Coachella pulled Kokko for the extra attacker in the final minutes, but Abbotsford sealed the win with an empty-netter from Max Sasson—his second goal and third point of the night—making it a 4-1 final.

The Canucks controlled the third period, proving to be the difference maker, and came away with a big win over a strong Firebirds squad.

Up next, Abbotsford heads to Ontario to wrap up the 2024–25 regular season with one final game against the Reign, before returning home to kick off the playoffs!

ABBOTSFORD POSTS A BIG THIRD PERIOD TO TAKE A 4-1 WIN OVER THE COACHELLA VALLEY FIREBIRDS

The Abbotsford Canucks are knocking on the door of the postseason with just three regular-season games remaining. The team is finishing the season on the road and kicked off their final road trip with a battle against the Bakersfield Condors.

Artūrs Šilovs earned his third consecutive start in net for the Canucks, facing off against former Abbotsford goaltender Colin Delia at the other end.

The Condors came out strong, fighting for their playoff lives. Just 2 minutes and 20 seconds into the game, Šilovs made the initial save, but with him out of position, Daniel D'Amato capitalized to give Bakersfield an early lead. The Canucks had the lone power play of the period but couldn’t convert, heading into the second down by one.

The second period was a more balanced affair, with both teams exchanging chances at even strength. The Canucks had some quality looks, but Colin Delia stood tall in goal for the Condors. Late in the frame, Joe Arntsen and Ethan Keppen dropped the gloves in a scrap, but that was the highlight of the period, which ended scoreless. The Canucks remained down by one heading into the third.

With time running out, the Canucks needed a big third period to mount a comeback. As with the second, the first half of the frame was tight and low-scoring. But just under the midway point, Joe Arntsen stepped up once again. His long shot from the blue line found the back of the net, tying the game at 1—his first career goal. Jackson Kunz also recorded his first career point with an assist on the play.

With just over three minutes remaining, the Canucks struck again. Sammy Blais spotted Tristen Nielsen down the ice and connected on a long pass. Nielsen weaved his way to the net and sniped it top corner to give Abbotsford their first lead of the game.

Bakersfield pulled their goalie in the final moments in an attempt to tie it up, but Šilovs shut the door. He stopped 32 of 33 shots, helping Abbotsford secure a crucial win and hold onto second place in the division.

The Canucks now head to Coachella Valley to face the Firebirds before wrapping up their regular season in Ontario against the Reign.

Abbotsford secures a 2-1 win over the Bakersfield Condors in a come from behind victory

The Abbotsford Canucks were hoping to secure a spot in Round 2 of the Calder Cup Playoffs as they faced off against the Tucson Roadrunners in Game 2 of the series.

Following a win the previous night, Artūrs Šilovs got the nod for back-to-back starts, this time facing a new opponent in net—Jaxson Stauber for the Roadrunners.

Abbotsford came out strong, winning the opening faceoff and quickly driving the puck toward the offensive zone. They earned an early power play and generated several chances, but Stauber stood tall and kept the game scoreless through the first half. Just past the 12-minute mark, Tucson flipped the momentum when Ben McCartney tipped in a Kevin Connauton shot from the blue line, giving the Roadrunners their first lead of the series. The Canucks pressed hard with dangerous opportunities, but between goalposts, blocked shots, and Stauber’s glove, they couldn’t find the back of the net. Tucson held a 1-0 lead going into the second period.

After some rough play late in the first, Abbotsford started the second on the power play but couldn’t convert. Just under four minutes in, Andrew Agozzino doubled Tucson’s lead with his first goal of the postseason, firing a shot from the circle that beat Šilovs. Now trailing 2-0, the Canucks intensified their attack, nearly doubling their shot count, but Stauber continued to shut the door. Then, with just two seconds left in the period, Kailer Yamamoto capitalized on a Canucks line change to break away and score Tucson’s third goal. The Roadrunners entered the final frame up 3-0.

Facing a steep hill, Abbotsford needed a quick spark in the third. They first had to kill off a penalty, which they did successfully. Less than three minutes in, Linus Karlsson gave the Canucks hope, jamming in a rebound to make it 3-1. Abbotsford looked to build on that momentum and got another power play opportunity, but came up empty. Tucson sealed the win with an empty-net goal, restoring their three-goal cushion.

The Abbotsford Canucks ultimately fell 4-1 in Game 2, forcing a decisive Game 3 on Sunday.

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Abbotsford Canucks fall 4-1 to the Tucson Roadrunners in Game 2 

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The Abbotsford Canucks kicked off their playoff run tonight with Game 1 of a best-of-three series against the Tucson Roadrunners.

Artūrs Šilovs got the start in goal for the Canucks, facing off against Tucson's Matthew Villalta. Right from puck drop, the intensity was palpable—Abbotsford was throwing the body around, and tensions flared within the first five minutes. Both teams had quality chances early on, but strong goaltending kept the score locked at 0-0 for much of the opening frame.

That changed with 10:15 left in the first, when Tristen Nielsen tipped in a shot from Jett Woo to score Abbotsford’s first goal of the postseason and give the Canucks a 1-0 lead. Despite continued pressure from the home team, it was the Roadrunners who struck next—Hunter Drew redirected a point shot from Montana Onyebuchi to tie the game 1-1 heading into the second period.

Abbotsford came out strong to start the second, earning an early power play. They wasted no time capitalizing, as Sammy Blais fired a laser from the left circle to put the Canucks back in front, 2-1. Riding the momentum, Abbotsford kept the pressure on, but Villalta stood tall in net to keep his team close.

With just over five minutes left in the period, Linus Karlsson intercepted a neutral-zone turnover and broke in alone, finishing with a clean goal to make it 3-1 Canucks. Abbotsford then had to kill off a penalty, but a help came when Austin Poganski was assessed a five-minute major for boarding. The Canucks took advantage—Sammy Blais struck again on the power play with a slick backhand finish, extending the lead to 4-1.

The Roadrunners responded quickly, as Cameron Hebig and Travis Barron connected on a shorthanded 2-on-1 rush, with Barron finding the back of the net to bring Tucson within two. Abbotsford entered the third with a 4-2 advantage.

With just 20 minutes standing between them and their first playoff win, the Canucks played a tight-checking final frame. Around the seven-minute mark, Artem Duda pulled Tucson within one with a seeing-eye shot through traffic, making it a 4-3 game. Abbotsford had to dig in defensively as the Roadrunners pushed for the equalizer.

With just over two minutes remaining, Tucson pulled their goalie for the extra attacker. Abbotsford held the line, but with 30 seconds left, Jaxon Stauber was awarded a penalty shot after the Canucks’ net was dislodged. Šilovs came up huge, making a clutch save to preserve the lead.

The Canucks cleared the puck, ran out the clock, and sealed a 4-3 win to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

Abbotsford will look to close out the series in Game 2 tomorrow night.

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Abbotsford takes a 1-0 series lead with a 4-3 win over the Tucson Roadrunners

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The Abbotsford Canucks continue to be a bright spot this year, and we caught up with some of the players who are good examples of the Highway 1 connection ahead of the AHL playoffs beginning on Wednesday.

At just 21 years old, Kirill Kudryavtsev was the 16th player to play for both the Abbotsford Canucks and Vancouver Canucks this season. The youngster’s goal for this season was to make enough of an impact at training camp to be given a shot to play games in the NHL and stick in pro hockey.


Kudryavtsev accomplished that and more in his rookie season, ultimately making his NHL debut in game 81 of the season.

“RJ and Manny have boosted my confidence,” said Kudryavtsev. “It’s pretty hard to go from junior to pro in one year. I think it’s very hard to go to the AHL level, because the guys, they’re hungry, and they are not going to let you breathe in the AHL. Everybody’s going to punch you, get their stick in your feet and in your teeth and all that. So, RJ and Manny just gave me confidence, gave me some time, and I took advantage of it.”

First-year head coach Manny Malhotra has worked hand in hand with Abbotsford General Manager Ryan Johnson to establish a culture where hard work is fun and is rewarded when you put in the effort.

Kudryavtsev works hard in practice and continues to grow each week. He led Abbotsford in plus/minus this season with a +18 and saw time on both special teams’ units throughout the year.

Another player who excels in both special teams units is Aatu Räty. The 22-year-old centre had 40 points in 43 AHL games. He also played in 33 NHL games and scored seven goals in the world’s top league.


He knows that Vancouver is so close to Abbotsford and that the big club is always aware of what’s going on with the AHL club. He was a bit surprised to hear that 16 players have been on both Canucks teams this year.

“That definitely jumped out, I didn’t know it was that many,” said Räty when he learned that 16 players have played for Vancouver and Abbotsford this season. “It’s obviously great. We’re getting rewarded for the good play in Abbotsford. I think it’s always nice for the guys to think of that and stay motivated. They know when they’re playing good, they’re going to get a chance with the NHL club.”

Räty wrapped up the season on the road with Abbotsford and is now excited for the opening round series against the Tucson Roadrunners that begins on Wednesday at the Abbotsford Centre.

“I’ve heard the crowds were really good in Abbotsford when I was with Vancouver,” said Räty. “So hopefully that continues throughout the playoffs because those are great games to play. And I know from last year that we got to the second round, but we only got to play two home games. So, I am really excited for those upcoming games.”

Abbotsford has had most of the same core players for the past few seasons, and many of the players who were 20, 21 or 22 years old are now 23, 24 or 25 and feel comfortable in the AHL. Many of the players have had a taste of the AHL playoffs and are excited to see what kind of atmosphere the Abbotsford Centre will have on Wednesday.

Tickets to Wednesday’s game one are still available. Come out to the valley and be a part of the playoff atmosphere. Tickets are available [here.](https://ticket.abbotsfordcanucks.ca/singlegame)

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