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The Abbotsford Canucks continued their holiday homestand tonight against the Manitoba Moose for their first matchup of the season. Tonight’s game was a special one, as the Canucks held their 4th annual Teddy Bear Toss, where all the bears will be donated to the Archway Christmas Bureau. 

Nikita Tolopilo started tonight in his second Teddy Bear Toss game, securing the win against Laval last season. He will go head-to-head against Kaapo Kahkonen.

After a week off to rest and practice, the Canucks had fresh legs coming into tonight’s game. The first line remained untouched with Tristen Nielsen, Nils Åman, and Linus Karlsson going strong. Phil Di Giuseppe returned to the lineup after being out with an injury for the last while, and he lined up next to Ty Mueller, and Jonathan Lekkerimäki. Nate Smith centered Chase Wouters and John Stevens, and Cooper Walker drew back into the lineup between Dino Kambeitz and Ty Glover. 

At the backend, Elias Pettersson and Jett Woo kicked things off. Guillaume Brisebois and Kirill Kudryavtsev stuck together, and Christian Wolanin and Cole McWard closed out a perfectly curated Abby Canucks Teddy Bear Toss lineup. 

With the looming Teddy Bear Toss over their shoulders, the pressure was on to set them free. Tristen Nielsen came close to holding this year’s title when he found himself on the breakaway but the shot went just wild. Ultimately, Jett Woo released the bears just under 10 minutes into the game when he stick handled his way through the 5-hole! Fans began launching their bears onto the ice in celebration, and the cleanup crew made its way out. Jett Woo gave the Canucks a 1-0 lead and despite a power play opportunity and some great chances nothing else found its way through and he held the lone goal in the first period. 

The second period was another quiet with the Abby Canucks looking to extend their lead. The lone power play was dealt to Canucks once again just 3 minutes into the game, but the pucks didn’t find the right spot. With a scoreless second period looming, Jett Woo ripped a shot from the blue line that found Linus Karlsson in front of the net at just the right angle, where he was able to deflect it in for the lone goal this period. Despite outshooting the Moose 11-4 this period, Karlsson was the only lucky one, and the Canucks would start the third period up by 2! 

Looking to close out the game with a win, Linus Karlsson came up big scoring his second of the game just 4 minutes in! A backdoor feed from Nils Åman set Karlsson up perfectly to secure his second of the game and extend the Canucks lead to 3. The Canucks did a great job of shutting down all of Manitoba’s chances, holding them to just 15 total shots the entire game. Nikita Tolopilo stopped all of them to record his second career shutout and the Canucks secured a 3-0 shutout victory to close out their Teddy Bear Toss game! 

They will rematch tomorrow and look for their 8th win in 10 games! The team will then take a few days to practice before taking on the Tucson Roadrunners for their final two games before the Christmas break!

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



THE CANUCKS SHUTOUT THE MOOSE IN A TEDDY BEAR TOSS VICTORY 

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The Abbotsford Canucks opened the month of December with a pair of big wins on home ice and are looking forward to a busy month at home at the Abbotsford Centre.

With four home games over the coming two weekends, the Canucks are feeling good about the extra practice time that they will receive and are beginning to play the way they want.

Head Coach Manny Malhotra is pleased with his group’s commitment to playing to the team’s structure over their last half dozen games. The team went 4-2-0 on a road trip that began in the middle of November. From there, they outscored the Colorado Eagles 11-3 through a pair of wins on home ice.

“It always comes back to the same principles,” said Malhotra. “Holding structure allows us to play a much faster game and the most important piece is the work that the guys put in.”

The head coach spoke about how he has been happy with the past couple of weeks of practice and how his team has taken advantage of the extra ice time between games. One of the things that Malhotra is most pleased with has been his group's commitment to being one of the best-conditioned teams in the AHL.

“Guys have to be moving out there but pace with a purpose and their execution with the puck allows us to play fast. Our practices consist of a lot of high-paced drills. The guys are getting a lot of confrontations that they need and the defensive zone coverage is improving from the work we do in those drills.”

Malhotra liked how his group was committed to competing in practice and is trying to teach the players how important those practice habits are because they directly translate to how they play in games.

Abbotsford Captain Chase Wouters gives credit to his group's recent success from their buy-in to being process-driven.

“Manny has touched on that recently as we put in the work throughout the week, and it feels like everything is falling into place on the weekends. We’ve been ramping up to it and always looking forward to the games after the work we put in during the week,” said Wouters.

With a new coaching staff, the team has taken some time to become fully aligned and be on the same page between the staff and the players. Wouters believes their last road trip felt like a turning point in the room and with two more weekends before the Christmas break, the team feels confident in their progress.

“We are all connected, and I think that’s the main thing,” said Wouters. “We know where everyone is on the ice, and we know our structure and plan. We know who is going back for pucks, and who needs to be where on the forecheck. These are the types of things we have been working on in the video room as well as on the ice in practice. Though we are working through getting to know a new staff, it’s all been coming together lately, and it’s been good to see. There is still a lot of work to be done but we are excited for it.”

First-round pick of the 2023 draft, Jonathan Lekkerimäki is leading the Canucks with 14 points this season. He also leads the team with 10 goals. Wouters, John Stevens, Tristen Nielsen, and Cole McWard have played in all 23 games this season.

Artūrs Šilovs is 2-0-0 and has a 0.929% save percentage along with a 1.51 goals-against average. Nikita Tolopilo leads the goalies with 11 games played and Ty Young is back down to the ECHL for now but has played in five games as a 20-year-old netminder.

Young defencemen Elias Pettersson and Kirill Kudryavtsev have begun turning heads in the AHL. Each of the 20-year-olds has played in 20+ games this season and Pettersson is coming off a huge weekend that saw him play strong defensively while also having the first three-point night of his AHL career.

Kudryavtsev is showing that he can play both the left and right side on defence and is seeing some time on the Canucks’ power play unit. He is leading Abbotsford in points from a defenceman with 12 (2g-10a) in 20 games and the former seventh-round pick is tied for fourth points from a U21 defenceman in the AHL.

The Abbotsford Canucks have their annual Teddy Bear Toss night on Saturday, December 14th and all the toys will be donated to Archway Christmas Bureau.

Last year, captain Wouters scored to send the bears flying and he is hoping to do the same again this season but will happily see one of his teammates bring the bears to the ice.

Malhotra is excited about Saturday due to the fact that it will be his first time experiencing a Teddy Bear Toss in person.

“I’ve never been a part of one,” he said. “I’ve seen a lot of clips online but I’m looking forward to experiencing it live on Saturday.”

For tickets, you can click HERE, and do not miss the Ugly Christmas Sweater Night in the Canucks’ final game before the Christmas break on Saturday, December 21st.

Head Coach Manny Malhotra is pleased with his group’s commitment to playing to the team’s structure over their last half dozen games.

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Abbotsford Canucks are Turning the Corner as Home-Heavy December Continues

**ABBOTSFORD, BC** – The Abbotsford Canucks are gearing up for this year’s highly anticipated Teddy Bear Toss game, presented by Save-On-Foods, taking place on December 14 against the Manitoba Moose. Fans are encouraged to bring new or gently used teddy bears to the game and join the heartwarming tradition of tossing their teddies onto the ice after Abbotsford scores their first goal. 

All teddy bears and stuffed animals tossed onto the ice after the team’s first goal will be donated to the Archway Christmas Bureau, to support local families in need this holiday season. 

To complement the cuddly teddies, we encourage fans to come dressed in their coziest pyjamas and enjoy a fun, festive evening with us! 

What to expect on this cozy evening: 

- Visit the Archway Christmas Bureau at the Community Corner at Section 116 to learn more about their impactful work and how you can get involved. 

- Fans can purchase teddy bears and stuffed animals at Section 101, with partial proceeds benefiting the local Air Cadet Squadron Sponsoring Committee. 

- Visit Save-On-Foods at Section 101 and take a spin at the prize wheel for your chance to win great prizes! 

The rest of the 2024.25 Abbotsford Canucks’ Community & Fan Engagement Nights schedule will consist of the following nights: 

- **Teddy Bear Toss, presented by Save-On-Foods:** December 14 vs Manitoba Moose 

- **Ugly Christmas Sweater Night:** December 21 vs Tucson Roadrunners 

- **Vancouver Canucks Night:** January 11 vs Henderson Silver Knights 

- **Flaunt Your Flannel, presented by Lordco:** January 18 vs San Jose Barracuda 

- **Lunar New Year:** February 1 vs Calgary Wranglers 

- **Country Night:** February 15 vs Colorado Eagles 

- **Family Day, presented by FortisBC:** February 17 vs Colorado Eagles 

- **Top Dogs Night:** March 8 vs San Jose Barracuda 

- **St. Paddy’s Night:** March 15 vs Calgary Wranglers 

- **'80s Night, presented by UFV:** April 5 vs Laval Rocket 

- **Fan Appreciation, presented by Traveland RV:** April 12 vs Calgary Wranglers  

 
For tickets to these and any other home games, click [HERE](https://abbotsford.canucks.com/tickets/singlegame).




GIVE BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH THE ABBOTSFORD CANUCKS AT THEIR 4TH ANNUAL TEDDY BEAR TOSS 

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The Abbotsford Canucks rematched the Tucson Roadrunners following a loss last night and looked to split the series and head into the break back in the win column. 

Nikita Tolopilo started in net tonight, following a pair of shutouts last weekend against the Manitoba Moose, and he took on Dylan Wells for the Roadrunners.

Making changes to the lineup tonight, Aatu Räty centered Arshdeep Bains and Jonathan Lekkerimäki to kick things off. John Stevens moved into the spot next to Nils Åman and Danila Klimovich, followed by Sammy Blais, Ty Mueller, and Nate Smith. Rounding it out was Ty Glover and Cooper Walker on either side of Chase Wouters. 
On the back end, Elias Pettersson and Mark Friedman lined up next to each other, and Kirill Kudryavtsev slotted back in beside Guillaume Brisebois. Christian Wolanin and Cole McWard strongarmed the back end to solidify the lineup for the night. 

A quick start to the game, this time going in a different direction than the past few games. Just two minutes in, the Roadrunners' Josh Doan snuck one past Tolopilo on the powerplay to set the tone, leaving the Canucks chasing the game for the first time in a while. A couple of penalties were exchanged, a few big stops at each end, but ultimately neither team could score again in the next 18 minutes, giving Tucson a 1-0 lead heading into the second period. 

Looking to get their game back in the second frame, both goaltenders stayed sharp, the defence got to work, and each team was held to minimal shots on goal. Despite that, one player was able to find the hole, when the Canucks found themselves on a powerplay halfway through the period. With just a few seconds left, Danila Klimovich went post to post with a rocket to tie the game up at 1. This goal came as his 11th of the season, to put him next to Jonathan Lekkerimäki for most goals this season. Klimovich became the lone goal scorer in the second period, and the teams were knotted up at 1, to start the final frame. 

With both teams now eager to take this game, a lucky bounce quickly gave way for the Canucks where John Stevens was able to notch his 4th of the season on a wide-open net, to give the Canucks their first lead of the game just over 4 minutes in. However, just a minute later, Hunter Drew saw his spot and took the shot, to once again bring it back to an even game. With time ticking down, the tie needed to break to avoid an overtime. Austin Poganski came up big for his team, grabbing the goal ahead goal once again, making it 3-2 Tucson. The Canucks once again pulled their netminder to secure an extra attacker on the ice, but Cameron Hebig got a hold of the puck and sent it down the ice, to secure the empty net goal and ensure a Tucson win. The Roadrunners take all four points this weekend, in 4-2 victories on both nights.  

The Abbotsford Canucks will have a few days of rest as they head into their holiday break, before getting back on the road, kicking things off in Calgary and then heading east to Laval. 

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







The Abbotsford Canucks drop their second game against the Tucson Roadrunners, 4-2. 

The Abbotsford Canucks kicked off their final series on this home stand, taking on the Tucson Roadrunners. The two teams currently split their series 2-2, and are both coming off 4 straight wins, so it’s expected to be a battle.  

Artūrs Šilovs returned to the Abbotsford lineup, starting in net tonight against Matthew Villalta for the Roadrunners.
The Canucks got things started with their European stars Aatu Räty, Nils Åman and Jonathan Lekkerimäki. Ty Mueller followed suit, centering Arshdeep Bains and Danila Klimovich. Sammy Blais made his home debut in Abbotsford tonight, lining up next to Nate Smith and Chase Wouters, and Ty Glover and Dino Kambeitz bookended John Stevens to round out the offence. 

On defence, Elias Pettersson and Jett Woo stuck together to kick things off, and Mark Friedman drew back into the lineup next to Guillaume Brisebois. Christian Wolanin and Cole McWard were the final two men in the equation, to complete the Canucks lineup. 

With both teams looking to snap the others' win streak, both teams came out hot. The Abby Canucks took charge quickly, registering shot after shot on Villalta, but he stood on his head. Šilovs didn’t face as many shots but he was also strong in net for the Canucks, both goalies leaving this game in the hands of their offense. The Canucks were the first to crack the scoreboard when a laser from Jonathan Lekkerimäki went straight past Villalta to give the Canucks a 1-0 lead. The Canucks were hit with some consecutive penalties leaving them on a 5-on-3 twice in the final few minutes, but both the defence and Šilovs held on killing them off, and the Canucks would head to the second period up by 1. 

With 40 seconds remaining on the penalty, the Canucks got to work on the kill and successfully held on to their lead. The netminders continued making some solid saves for their teams, but just under the halfway point, the roadrunners evened the score. Hunter Drew ripped one from afar, to light the lamp for Tucson, and tied up the game at 1. A pair of penalties were exchanged between the teams, allowing for a 4 on 4 opportunity, but neither team got it done. Twenty seconds later, however, a setup from Arshdeep Bains allowed Danila Klimovich the opportunity to take his sharp-angle shot and restored the Canucks lead.  Klimovich’s 10th of the season gave the Canucks a 1 goal lead once again heading into the final frame. 

Early into the third, Arshdeep Bains found himself on a breakaway early on in the third and came extremely close to pulling even further ahead, but the puck just hit the post and Tucson was spared. The Roadrunners weren’t giving up quite yet when Cameron Hebig found the opening sport in the Canucks to once again even the score at 2. Shortly after that, Hunter Drew squeezed one through for his second of the night, to give the Roadrunners their first lead of the night. With a last-minute effort to force overtime, Šilovs headed to the bench but it was the Roadrunners that capitalized on the empty net, when Andrew Agozzino sent a shot down the ice, that bounced off the post and into the net, to secure the win. The Roadrunners continue their win streak, with a 4-2 win over the Canucks. 

Abbotsford will look to bounce back tomorrow to close out their home stand before the holidays, and before jetting back out on the road. 

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


The Abbotsford Canucks fall 4-2 against the Tucson Roadrunners.

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Abbotsford Canucks

The Abbotsford Canucks continued their series against the Manitoba Moose this afternoon, following a 3-0 shutout Teddy Bear Toss victory last night.

Nikita Tolopilo started again tonight after being an integral part of last night's victory, and he went up against Kaapo Kahkonen again.

Kicking things off upfront was the trio consisting of Phil Di Giuseppe, Nils Åman, and Linus Karlsson. Aatu Räty rejoined the group today, lining up next to Arshdeep Bains and Jonathan Lekkerimäki, followed by John Stevens, Ty Mueller, and Nate Smith. Chase Wouters centered Ty Glover and Dino Kambeitz to wrap up the offense.  

On the backend, there was no change from last night, with Elias Pettersson and Jett Woo kicking things off. Guillaume Brisebois and Kirill Kudryavtsev stuck together, along with Christian Wolanin and Cole McWard. 

Kicking things off quickly was Dino Kambeitz who caught the lucky bounce from Cole McWard’s initial shot to put it in the back of the Moose’s net just 2 minutes and 22 seconds into the game. Shortly after that, the lone penalty was dealt to the Canucks, but they got to work and successfully killed it off to keep it a one-goal game. Both teams came very close to getting some more, but the goaltenders held strong between the pipes to shut it all down. The Canucks went into the second period ahead by one. 

The Abby Canucks kept it rolling when a quick penalty was called on the Moose. Christian Wolanin made them pay when a quick shot from the blue line found its way to the back of the net to extend the Canucks lead to 2, just 2 minutes and 16 seconds into the game. Twenty seconds later Elias Pettersson was sent to the box, but no worries for the Canucks, because just 30 seconds into their penalty, Chase Wouters intercepted a turnover in the neutral zone and headed down the ice on a breakaway. With no one in his way and some fancy stick work, the captain netted their 3 goal of the game shorthanded! Similarly to the first period, the goaltenders fended off everything else for the rest of the period, and Abbotsford held a 3-0 lead going into the final frame. 

Keeping on pace with the rest of the game, the Canucks had to get another quick one. This time, it was Aatu Räty who got his stick on Kirill Kudryavtsev’s shot to ensure the puck would be directed into the net. This goal came as their fourth goal of the game. With Nikita Tolopilo minutes away from recording his third shutout of the year, the Canucks were doing everything they could to make it happen. With the team throwing their bodies on the line, they secured the sweep against Manitoba keeping them scoreless over two games. Nikita Tolopilo became the first goaltender in Abby Canucks franchise history to secure 2 straight back-to-back shutouts. 

The Abbotsford Canucks will look to keep rolling into next weekend when they prepare to take on the Tucson Roadrunners for their final two home games before the Christmas break.  

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

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