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Reporter/Photographer for the Abbotsford News. Contributor for Slam Wrestling.
The Abbotsford #Canucks epic 11-game winning streak is over. Heroics from Aku Koskenvuo, Joseph LaBate and Vilmer Alriksson finally stopped rhe slide - abbynews.com/2025/11/12/a...
November 13, 2025 at 7:19 AM
The Abbotsford #Canucks epic 11-game winning streak is over. Heroics from Aku Koskenvuo, Joseph LaBate and Vilmer Alriksson finally stopped rhe slide - abbynews.com/2025/11/12/a...
Abbotsford broadcaster and @canadasocceren.bsky.social hall of famer Colin Miller has called games for @whitecapsfc.com since 2018, but believes this 2025 team is special.
More about superstar Thomas Muller, Jesper Sørensen and the semifinal on Nov. 22 against LAFC –
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More about superstar Thomas Muller, Jesper Sørensen and the semifinal on Nov. 22 against LAFC –
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November 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Abbotsford broadcaster and @canadasocceren.bsky.social hall of famer Colin Miller has called games for @whitecapsfc.com since 2018, but believes this 2025 team is special.
More about superstar Thomas Muller, Jesper Sørensen and the semifinal on Nov. 22 against LAFC –
abbynews.com/2025/11/12/a...
More about superstar Thomas Muller, Jesper Sørensen and the semifinal on Nov. 22 against LAFC –
abbynews.com/2025/11/12/a...
The Western Hockey League has announced its arrival in Chilliwack has been delayed by a year.
WHL officials have shared the new team will now begin play in 2027-28, not 2026-27 as originally planned.
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WHL officials have shared the new team will now begin play in 2027-28, not 2026-27 as originally planned.
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Chilliwack WHL franchise debut pushed back one season - Abbotsford News
Expansion team now set to debut in 2027-28, not 2026-27 as originally planned
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October 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The Western Hockey League has announced its arrival in Chilliwack has been delayed by a year.
WHL officials have shared the new team will now begin play in 2027-28, not 2026-27 as originally planned.
abbynews.com/2025/10/22/c...
WHL officials have shared the new team will now begin play in 2027-28, not 2026-27 as originally planned.
abbynews.com/2025/10/22/c...
BREAKING: The WHL has announced that the Chilliwack expansion team will now begin play in 2027-28, not 2026-27 as originally planned. More to come
October 22, 2025 at 3:23 AM
BREAKING: The WHL has announced that the Chilliwack expansion team will now begin play in 2027-28, not 2026-27 as originally planned. More to come
Pleased to be a part of the voting panel for the first-ever Bruce Boudreau Award.
The award recognizes outstanding contribution by a player on an AHL-only contract.
Read more - www.abbynews.com/sports/new-a...
The award recognizes outstanding contribution by a player on an AHL-only contract.
Read more - www.abbynews.com/sports/new-a...
New AHL award named after former Vancouver Canucks head coach
The Bruce Boudreau Award recognizes skilled players on AHL-only contracts
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October 3, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Pleased to be a part of the voting panel for the first-ever Bruce Boudreau Award.
The award recognizes outstanding contribution by a player on an AHL-only contract.
Read more - www.abbynews.com/sports/new-a...
The award recognizes outstanding contribution by a player on an AHL-only contract.
Read more - www.abbynews.com/sports/new-a...
The numbers are out and the names are officially in at MRC Sports Complex.
Olympic gold medalist Sophie Schmidt, two other community leaders commemorated on renamed turf fields -
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Olympic gold medalist Sophie Schmidt, two other community leaders commemorated on renamed turf fields -
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Abbotsford community legends now emblazoned on MRC fields
Three turf fields now feature names of Sophie Schmidt, John Davidson and Terry Felix
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September 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The numbers are out and the names are officially in at MRC Sports Complex.
Olympic gold medalist Sophie Schmidt, two other community leaders commemorated on renamed turf fields -
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Olympic gold medalist Sophie Schmidt, two other community leaders commemorated on renamed turf fields -
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Abbotsford soccer coach Julie King's long-range shot at a job opportunity paid off in a big way and she is now heading to @evertonfc.com to run the U16 girls program next month –
Popular Abbotsford soccer coach recruited by Everton F.C.
Julie King joining storied English club to run U16 girls program
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September 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Abbotsford soccer coach Julie King's long-range shot at a job opportunity paid off in a big way and she is now heading to @evertonfc.com to run the U16 girls program next month –
Seven PJHL teams have taken the league to court
following the cancellation of the expansion Cloverdale team.
As shown in court documents, there are several issues among owners in the league – including how the proposed tiered system was rolled out –
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following the cancellation of the expansion Cloverdale team.
As shown in court documents, there are several issues among owners in the league – including how the proposed tiered system was rolled out –
www.abbynews.com/sports/hocke...
Hockey league, 7 PJHL teams stickhandle in court over Cloverdale exclusion
Teams squabbling in court after failed vote for tiering system followed up by alleged approval and then denial of Cloverdale team
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September 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Seven PJHL teams have taken the league to court
following the cancellation of the expansion Cloverdale team.
As shown in court documents, there are several issues among owners in the league – including how the proposed tiered system was rolled out –
www.abbynews.com/sports/hocke...
following the cancellation of the expansion Cloverdale team.
As shown in court documents, there are several issues among owners in the league – including how the proposed tiered system was rolled out –
www.abbynews.com/sports/hocke...
Have you ever wondered what happens to curbside glass recycling? The journey for Lower Mainland glass begins at this Abbotsford facility - www.abbynews.com/local-news/a...
Abbotsford's Enviro-Corp Recycling transforming glass into rocks
Enviro-Rock product made entirely from recycled glass sorted and collected in Abbotsford
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August 16, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Have you ever wondered what happens to curbside glass recycling? The journey for Lower Mainland glass begins at this Abbotsford facility - www.abbynews.com/local-news/a...
A MAGA Christian performer expressed his disappointment with the city of Abbotsford on social media after his special events permit was denied earlier this week.
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MAGA Christian performer unhappy with Abbotsford after permit denial
Sean Feucht learned of Abbotsford permit denial on July 29, expressed disappointment on July 31
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July 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
A MAGA Christian performer expressed his disappointment with the city of Abbotsford on social media after his special events permit was denied earlier this week.
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The City of Abbotsford has denied a special events permit to MAGA singer Sean Feucht. He was set to perform at Mill Lake Park on Aug. 24 –
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City of Abbotsford denies permit to MAGA Christian performer
Sean Feucht was set to perform at Mill Lake Park on Aug. 24
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July 31, 2025 at 6:25 AM
The City of Abbotsford has denied a special events permit to MAGA singer Sean Feucht. He was set to perform at Mill Lake Park on Aug. 24 –
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The Abbotsford #Canucks reached new heights on the ice AND the Internet this season.
The AHL champs now have new record highs for Google Trends
and also smashed year-over-year social media numbers –
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The AHL champs now have new record highs for Google Trends
and also smashed year-over-year social media numbers –
www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...
Abbotsford Canucks reach record numbers on Google and social media
AHL club reaches highest search interest ever during Calder Cup Finals run, social media numbers explode for Abbotsford
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July 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The Abbotsford #Canucks reached new heights on the ice AND the Internet this season.
The AHL champs now have new record highs for Google Trends
and also smashed year-over-year social media numbers –
www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...
The AHL champs now have new record highs for Google Trends
and also smashed year-over-year social media numbers –
www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...
The 2025-26 Abbotsford #Canucks schedule has been released and it looks pretty much the same as last season (and the one before that) –
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Abbotsford Canucks release 2025-26 schedule
Canucks again playing 64 of 72 games against Pacific Division rivals, also visit and host Manitoba and Laval
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July 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The 2025-26 Abbotsford #Canucks schedule has been released and it looks pretty much the same as last season (and the one before that) –
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www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...
How much did the Abbotsford #Canucks help the Vancouver Canucks in 2024-25? Allow me to display in pretty charts (they helped a lot compared to other AHL Pacific Division teams) –
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How much did the Abbotsford Canucks help Vancouver this season?
Abbotsford Canucks players led all Pacific Division teams in NHL games played in 2024-25
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July 2, 2025 at 11:38 PM
How much did the Abbotsford #Canucks help the Vancouver Canucks in 2024-25? Allow me to display in pretty charts (they helped a lot compared to other AHL Pacific Division teams) –
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www.abbynews.com/sports/how-m...
The Abbotsford #Canucks bandwagon loaded up for the team's #CalderCup run, with the team averaging 6,136 over 13 games during the postseason.
The excellent playoff run overshadows the regular season, which was the lowest average in franchise history –
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The excellent playoff run overshadows the regular season, which was the lowest average in franchise history –
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Abbotsford Canucks attendance bumps up for Calder Cup playoff run
Team averages 6,136 over 13 playoff games, increase of almost 2,000 per game over regular season
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July 1, 2025 at 2:33 AM
The Abbotsford #Canucks bandwagon loaded up for the team's #CalderCup run, with the team averaging 6,136 over 13 games during the postseason.
The excellent playoff run overshadows the regular season, which was the lowest average in franchise history –
www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...
The excellent playoff run overshadows the regular season, which was the lowest average in franchise history –
www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...
The Abbotsford #Canucks reflected on a historic season and spent some time celebrating in front of thousands of fans inside the Abbotsford Centre on Thursday night - www.abbynews.com/sports/photo...
PHOTOS: Abbotsford Canucks celebrate Calder Cup win
Abbotsford Canucks players and hockey staff celebrate first-ever Calder Cup win
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June 27, 2025 at 7:09 AM
The Abbotsford #Canucks reflected on a historic season and spent some time celebrating in front of thousands of fans inside the Abbotsford Centre on Thursday night - www.abbynews.com/sports/photo...
The Abbotsford #Canucks are Calder Cup champions and how the historic win may take away a small sting from over 50 years of pain associated with the Canucks name - www.abbynews.com/sports/calde...
CALDER CUP CHAMPIONS: Abbotsford Canucks win AHL's top prize
Abbotsford defeats Charlotte 3-2 in game six to win the best-of-seven championship series 4-2
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June 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The Abbotsford #Canucks are Calder Cup champions and how the historic win may take away a small sting from over 50 years of pain associated with the Canucks name - www.abbynews.com/sports/calde...
PHOTOS: Abbotsford #Canucks took to the streets after last night’s historic 3-2 win to capture the franchise’s first-ever Calder Cup.
I went down to South Fraser Way and saw people losing their minds -
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I went down to South Fraser Way and saw people losing their minds -
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PHOTOS: Abbotsford Canucks fans take to the streets after historic Calder Cup win
Abbotsford Canucks lose their minds in joy after team wins Calder Cup
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June 24, 2025 at 7:59 AM
PHOTOS: Abbotsford #Canucks took to the streets after last night’s historic 3-2 win to capture the franchise’s first-ever Calder Cup.
I went down to South Fraser Way and saw people losing their minds -
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I went down to South Fraser Way and saw people losing their minds -
www.abbynews.com/sports/photo...
Back to Bojangles: The Charlotte Checkers post a 4-3 OT win over the Abbotsford Canuck to drag the #CalderCup Finals back to Charlotte.
Hear from both head coaches, #Canucks captain Chase Wouters & Christian Wolanin. Game six is Monday at 4 p.m. Abbotsford time
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Hear from both head coaches, #Canucks captain Chase Wouters & Christian Wolanin. Game six is Monday at 4 p.m. Abbotsford time
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Back to Bojangles: Abbotsford Canucks fall 4-3 in OT to Charlotte in game five
Charlotte defeats Abbotsford 4-3 in overtime, Canucks remain up 3-2 in series as it returns to Bojangles Coliseum
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June 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Back to Bojangles: The Charlotte Checkers post a 4-3 OT win over the Abbotsford Canuck to drag the #CalderCup Finals back to Charlotte.
Hear from both head coaches, #Canucks captain Chase Wouters & Christian Wolanin. Game six is Monday at 4 p.m. Abbotsford time
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Hear from both head coaches, #Canucks captain Chase Wouters & Christian Wolanin. Game six is Monday at 4 p.m. Abbotsford time
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The Abbotsford #Canucks are now 1 win away from capturing #CalderCup after a 3-2 win in front of the largest #Canucks crowd ever at the Abbotsford Centre
Lekkerimaki busted out with two goals and Abbotsford led basically from start to finish. Game 5 is Saturday -
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Lekkerimaki busted out with two goals and Abbotsford led basically from start to finish. Game 5 is Saturday -
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Abbotsford Canucks win 3-2, one victory away from Calder Cup title
Canucks now up 3-1 in best-of-seven series for the AHL's top prize, game five is Saturday (June 21)
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June 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The Abbotsford #Canucks are now 1 win away from capturing #CalderCup after a 3-2 win in front of the largest #Canucks crowd ever at the Abbotsford Centre
Lekkerimaki busted out with two goals and Abbotsford led basically from start to finish. Game 5 is Saturday -
www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...
Lekkerimaki busted out with two goals and Abbotsford led basically from start to finish. Game 5 is Saturday -
www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...
The Abbotsford #Canucks explode for five goals in the third to down the Charlotte Checkers in game three of the #CalderCup Finals.
A completely wacky game from start to finish. Game four goes Thursday inside the Abbotsford Centre -
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A completely wacky game from start to finish. Game four goes Thursday inside the Abbotsford Centre -
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Abbotsford Canucks erupt in third period to earn 6-1 win in game three of Calder Cup FInals
Canucks score five goals in third period to take 2-1 series lead in Calder Cup Finals
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June 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The Abbotsford #Canucks explode for five goals in the third to down the Charlotte Checkers in game three of the #CalderCup Finals.
A completely wacky game from start to finish. Game four goes Thursday inside the Abbotsford Centre -
www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...
A completely wacky game from start to finish. Game four goes Thursday inside the Abbotsford Centre -
www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...
The name Benning has haunted some Vancouver #Canucks fans and on Sunday Abbotsford Canucks fans felt that similar sinking feeling.
Charlotte Checkers defenceman Michael Benning (Jim's nephew) turned into the OT hero and the Calder Cup Finals is now 1-1.
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Charlotte Checkers defenceman Michael Benning (Jim's nephew) turned into the OT hero and the Calder Cup Finals is now 1-1.
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Benning haunts Abbotsford Canucks with overtime winner in game two
Canucks falls 3-2 in overtime to Charlotte, Calder Cup Finals now 1-1 heading back to Abbotsford
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June 16, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The name Benning has haunted some Vancouver #Canucks fans and on Sunday Abbotsford Canucks fans felt that similar sinking feeling.
Charlotte Checkers defenceman Michael Benning (Jim's nephew) turned into the OT hero and the Calder Cup Finals is now 1-1.
www.abbynews.com/sports/benni...
Charlotte Checkers defenceman Michael Benning (Jim's nephew) turned into the OT hero and the Calder Cup Finals is now 1-1.
www.abbynews.com/sports/benni...
Double OT Danila strikes again for the Abbotsford #Canucks, as they take game one of the AHL Calder Cup Finals from the Charlotte Checkers.
#Canucks now lead the best-of-seven series 1-0, game two goes Sunday at 1 p.m. inside the legendary BOJANGLES COLISEUM –
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#Canucks now lead the best-of-seven series 1-0, game two goes Sunday at 1 p.m. inside the legendary BOJANGLES COLISEUM –
www.abbynews.com/sports/doubl...
'Double OT' Danila lifts Abbotsford Canucks to Calder Cup Finals game one win
Abbotsford comes back from 3-1 deficit to win 4-3 in double overtime
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June 14, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Double OT Danila strikes again for the Abbotsford #Canucks, as they take game one of the AHL Calder Cup Finals from the Charlotte Checkers.
#Canucks now lead the best-of-seven series 1-0, game two goes Sunday at 1 p.m. inside the legendary BOJANGLES COLISEUM –
www.abbynews.com/sports/doubl...
#Canucks now lead the best-of-seven series 1-0, game two goes Sunday at 1 p.m. inside the legendary BOJANGLES COLISEUM –
www.abbynews.com/sports/doubl...
SERIES PREVIEW: The Abbotsford #Canucks and Charlotte Checkers begin the final dance for AHL immortality when the Calder Cup Finals start on Friday in Charlotte.
Thanks to TJ Chillot – the voice of the Checkers for taking the time to chat –
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Thanks to TJ Chillot – the voice of the Checkers for taking the time to chat –
www.abbynews.com/sports/serie...
SERIES PREVIEW: Abbotsford Canucks, Charlotte Checkers begin dance for AHL immortality
Calder Cup Finals open on Friday (June 13) inside the Bojangles Coliseum
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June 12, 2025 at 3:10 AM
SERIES PREVIEW: The Abbotsford #Canucks and Charlotte Checkers begin the final dance for AHL immortality when the Calder Cup Finals start on Friday in Charlotte.
Thanks to TJ Chillot – the voice of the Checkers for taking the time to chat –
www.abbynews.com/sports/serie...
Thanks to TJ Chillot – the voice of the Checkers for taking the time to chat –
www.abbynews.com/sports/serie...
The Abbotsford #Canucks are Western Conference champions after a come back 4-2 win on Sunday to eliminate the Texas Stars in six games.
Hear from Max Sasson, Manny Malhotra and Stars head coach Neil Graham.
The CALDER CUP stars Friday in Charlotte –
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Hear from Max Sasson, Manny Malhotra and Stars head coach Neil Graham.
The CALDER CUP stars Friday in Charlotte –
www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...
Abbotsford Canucks win Western Conference championship
Abbotsford advances to the Calder Cup Finals and now face the Charlotte Checkers for AHL crown
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June 9, 2025 at 6:55 AM
The Abbotsford #Canucks are Western Conference champions after a come back 4-2 win on Sunday to eliminate the Texas Stars in six games.
Hear from Max Sasson, Manny Malhotra and Stars head coach Neil Graham.
The CALDER CUP stars Friday in Charlotte –
www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...
Hear from Max Sasson, Manny Malhotra and Stars head coach Neil Graham.
The CALDER CUP stars Friday in Charlotte –
www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...