@benlypka.bsky.social
Reporter/Photographer for the Abbotsford News. Contributor for Slam Wrestling.
Fun chat with the UFV Cascades new-ish director of athletics and campus recreation.
Spoke about his time on the job so far, his goals for the future, the possibility of a new field and SFU re-entering Canada West –
abbynews.com/2026/02/02/u...
Spoke about his time on the job so far, his goals for the future, the possibility of a new field and SFU re-entering Canada West –
abbynews.com/2026/02/02/u...
UFV’s Nick Sirski aims to bring winning mentality to Cascades community - Abbotsford News
New director of athletics and campus recreation speaks about plans to build up sports on campus
abbynews.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Fun chat with the UFV Cascades new-ish director of athletics and campus recreation.
Spoke about his time on the job so far, his goals for the future, the possibility of a new field and SFU re-entering Canada West –
abbynews.com/2026/02/02/u...
Spoke about his time on the job so far, his goals for the future, the possibility of a new field and SFU re-entering Canada West –
abbynews.com/2026/02/02/u...
High school girls basketball in Mission is suffering due to a number of factors and the city with so much basketball history will not have a single girls team competing at the upcoming provincials –
missioncityrecord.com/2026/01/30/m...
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Mission girls basketball teams not competing at provincials in 2026 - Mission City Record
Lack of available skill development and coaching cited as reasons for no teams at high school level
missioncityrecord.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:12 PM
High school girls basketball in Mission is suffering due to a number of factors and the city with so much basketball history will not have a single girls team competing at the upcoming provincials –
missioncityrecord.com/2026/01/30/m...
missioncityrecord.com/2026/01/30/m...
For the first time since 2013, the UFV Cascades men's basketball team has swept the UBC Thunderbirds.
The pair of massive wins increases the possibility of UFV hosting Canada West playoff games next month.
Read more at:
abbynews.com/2026/01/24/u...
The pair of massive wins increases the possibility of UFV hosting Canada West playoff games next month.
Read more at:
abbynews.com/2026/01/24/u...
UFV Cascades men’s basketball sweep UBC in shocking fashion - Abbotsford News
Cascades take down third-ranked team in Canada twice, first T-Birds sweep since 2013
abbynews.com
January 25, 2026 at 7:54 AM
For the first time since 2013, the UFV Cascades men's basketball team has swept the UBC Thunderbirds.
The pair of massive wins increases the possibility of UFV hosting Canada West playoff games next month.
Read more at:
abbynews.com/2026/01/24/u...
The pair of massive wins increases the possibility of UFV hosting Canada West playoff games next month.
Read more at:
abbynews.com/2026/01/24/u...
Chiefs hockey team remaining in Chilliwack for 2026-27 season
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Chiefs hockey team remaining in Chilliwack for 2026-27 season - Chilliwack Progress
BCHL club will continue to operate out of the Chilliwack Coliseum for at least one more season
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January 21, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Chiefs hockey team remaining in Chilliwack for 2026-27 season
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The Chilliwack Chiefs have announced they will continue playing out of the Chilliwack Coliseum for 2026-27.
They were originally expected to leave town after this season due to the arrival of the WHL. However that team isn't starting until 2027 (allegedly).
They were originally expected to leave town after this season due to the arrival of the WHL. However that team isn't starting until 2027 (allegedly).
January 18, 2026 at 11:46 PM
The Chilliwack Chiefs have announced they will continue playing out of the Chilliwack Coliseum for 2026-27.
They were originally expected to leave town after this season due to the arrival of the WHL. However that team isn't starting until 2027 (allegedly).
They were originally expected to leave town after this season due to the arrival of the WHL. However that team isn't starting until 2027 (allegedly).
Abbotsford Canucks average 3,783 fans per game over first half of AHL season
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Abbotsford Canucks average 3,783 fans per game over first half of AHL season - Abbotsford News
Canucks rank 25th for average attendance in 32-team American Hockey League
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January 12, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Abbotsford Canucks average 3,783 fans per game over first half of AHL season
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Abbotsford #Canucks swept by Bakersfield Condors on home ice
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Abbotsford Canucks swept by Bakersfield Condors on home ice - Abbotsford News
Canucks fall 5-3 on Tuesday, drop a 4-1 decision on Wednesday as they suffer through injury issues
abbynews.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Abbotsford #Canucks swept by Bakersfield Condors on home ice
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The former Abbotsford Centre saw almost a $5 million increase in assessed value as per @bcassessment. It is now valued at just under $110 million.
That is entirely through building improvements as land value was unchanged. It’s the fifth straight year for an increase. #canucks
That is entirely through building improvements as land value was unchanged. It’s the fifth straight year for an increase. #canucks
January 2, 2026 at 10:20 PM
The former Abbotsford Centre saw almost a $5 million increase in assessed value as per @bcassessment. It is now valued at just under $110 million.
That is entirely through building improvements as land value was unchanged. It’s the fifth straight year for an increase. #canucks
That is entirely through building improvements as land value was unchanged. It’s the fifth straight year for an increase. #canucks
Abbotsford Canucks celebrate New Year’s Eve with 5-2 win in Winnipeg
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Abbotsford Canucks celebrate New Year’s Eve with 5-2 win in Winnipeg - Abbotsford News
Canucks beat the Manitoba Moose to close off 2025, big nights from Arshdeep Bains and Ty Mueller
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January 1, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Abbotsford Canucks celebrate New Year’s Eve with 5-2 win in Winnipeg
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Pair of Fraser Valley defenders named to Canadian Olympic hockey team
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Pair of Fraser Valley defenders named to Canadian Olympic hockey team - Abbotsford News
Abbotsford’s Devon Toews, Aldergrove’s Shea Theodore wearing red and white in Italy
abbynews.com
December 31, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Pair of Fraser Valley defenders named to Canadian Olympic hockey team
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The former @vanfootballclub head coach Afshin Ghotbi has filed a civil suit against Six Five Sports and Entertainment after he allegedly loaned them $500K and that amount has not been repaid.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:06 AM
The former @vanfootballclub head coach Afshin Ghotbi has filed a civil suit against Six Five Sports and Entertainment after he allegedly loaned them $500K and that amount has not been repaid.
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Ridiculous story. What a way to treat your players.
Fans as bags as money. Players as chattel.
What a scoop by @benlypka.bsky.social
abbynews.com/2025/12/19/a...
Fans as bags as money. Players as chattel.
What a scoop by @benlypka.bsky.social
abbynews.com/2025/12/19/a...
Abbotsford Canucks players still waiting on Calder Cup championship rings - Abbotsford News
Team has not commented on whether rings will be presented or not, usually done at home opener
abbynews.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Ridiculous story. What a way to treat your players.
Fans as bags as money. Players as chattel.
What a scoop by @benlypka.bsky.social
abbynews.com/2025/12/19/a...
Fans as bags as money. Players as chattel.
What a scoop by @benlypka.bsky.social
abbynews.com/2025/12/19/a...
Abbotsford Canucks players still waiting on Calder Cup championship rings
Read more at: abbynews.com/2025/12/19/a...
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Abbotsford Canucks players still waiting on Calder Cup championship rings - Abbotsford News
Team has not commented on whether rings will be presented or not, usually done at home opener
abbynews.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Abbotsford Canucks players still waiting on Calder Cup championship rings
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Abbotsford Cardinals launch fundraiser to rebuild after flood
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Abbotsford Cardinals launch fundraiser to rebuild after flood - Abbotsford News
Team states that damage is similar to what occurred in 2021, Cards seeking $100K
abbynews.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Abbotsford Cardinals launch fundraiser to rebuild after flood
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Abbotsford Christian Knights win APD Basketball Tournament senior boys title for first time since 96
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Abbotsford Christian Knights win APD Basketball Tournament senior boys title for first time since 96 - Abbotsford News
Knights end 29-year drought with 75-61 win over Yale, MEI repeats as senior girls champs
abbynews.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Abbotsford Christian Knights win APD Basketball Tournament senior boys title for first time since 96
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City of Abbotsford issues evacuation order for 371 properties due to flooding
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City of Abbotsford issues evacuation order for 371 properties due to flooding - Abbotsford News
State of local emergency declared as properties in Sumas Prairie West on evacuation order
abbynews.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:26 AM
City of Abbotsford issues evacuation order for 371 properties due to flooding
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Abbotsford’s W.J. Mouat Hawks fall in 3A provincial football final
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Abbotsford’s W.J. Mouat Hawks fall in 3A provincial football final - Abbotsford News
Surrey’s Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers post 26-21 win over Hawks to capture first-ever title
abbynews.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Abbotsford’s W.J. Mouat Hawks fall in 3A provincial football final
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For the first time since 2011, Abbotsford’s W.J. Mouat Hawks will play for a provincial football title -
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November 24, 2025 at 5:59 AM
For the first time since 2011, Abbotsford’s W.J. Mouat Hawks will play for a provincial football title -
abbynews.com/2025/11/23/a...
abbynews.com/2025/11/23/a...
Abbotsford’s Elijah Black shredded defences all season long as the Mouat Hawks quarterback.
Black was named the 3A player of the year earlier this week and leads the Hawks into the provincial semifinal at BC Place on Sunday -
abbynews.com/2025/11/21/a...
Black was named the 3A player of the year earlier this week and leads the Hawks into the provincial semifinal at BC Place on Sunday -
abbynews.com/2025/11/21/a...
November 22, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Abbotsford’s Elijah Black shredded defences all season long as the Mouat Hawks quarterback.
Black was named the 3A player of the year earlier this week and leads the Hawks into the provincial semifinal at BC Place on Sunday -
abbynews.com/2025/11/21/a...
Black was named the 3A player of the year earlier this week and leads the Hawks into the provincial semifinal at BC Place on Sunday -
abbynews.com/2025/11/21/a...
On the eve of the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social debut, female hockey history in #Abbotsford, as Georgia Vallee has been named the first-ever girl to captain an Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association rep team –
abbynews.com/2025/11/20/g...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:50 AM
On the eve of the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social debut, female hockey history in #Abbotsford, as Georgia Vallee has been named the first-ever girl to captain an Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association rep team –
abbynews.com/2025/11/20/g...
abbynews.com/2025/11/20/g...
After ending a franchise record 11-game losing streak on Wednesday, the Abbotsford #Canucks dropped two more games in California on Saturday and Sunday –
abbynews.com/2025/11/16/a...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:27 AM
After ending a franchise record 11-game losing streak on Wednesday, the Abbotsford #Canucks dropped two more games in California on Saturday and Sunday –
abbynews.com/2025/11/16/a...
abbynews.com/2025/11/16/a...
REMINDER: Tonight’s Abbotsford #Canucks game vs San Diego streams for free on @flohockey.bsky.social platforms.
Face-off is set for 6 pm inside the historic jewel known as Pechanga Arena -
abbynews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Face-off is set for 6 pm inside the historic jewel known as Pechanga Arena -
abbynews.com/2025/11/15/a...
November 15, 2025 at 10:39 PM
REMINDER: Tonight’s Abbotsford #Canucks game vs San Diego streams for free on @flohockey.bsky.social platforms.
Face-off is set for 6 pm inside the historic jewel known as Pechanga Arena -
abbynews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Face-off is set for 6 pm inside the historic jewel known as Pechanga Arena -
abbynews.com/2025/11/15/a...