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B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix pauses while responding to questions during a news conference in Vancouver, on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Dix announced on Friday $4.5 million in new funding for Canuck Place Children’s Hospice in Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. giving $4.5 million to upgrade children’s hospice facility

Health Minister Adrian Dix says the funding will go toward structural repairs

 

The Abbotsford Canucks have signed forward Cooper Walker to a one-year AHL contract. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Abbotsford Canucks sign Cooper Walker to one-year contract

Guelph Storm captain, son of Scott Walker joining Canucks for 23-24 season

 

Forward Marc Gatcomb, shown here during playoff action against the Bakersfield Condors, has been signed to a one-year extension by the Abbotsford Canucks. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Canucks sign forward Marc Gatcomb to one-year extension

Rookie right winger had eight points in 45 games for Abbotsford in 2022-23

Forward Marc Gatcomb, shown here during playoff action against the Bakersfield Condors, has been signed to a one-year extension by the Abbotsford Canucks. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
Alex Kannok Leipert, shown here fighting Calgary’s Adam Klapka in January, has been signed to a one-year contract extension by the Canucks. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Canucks sign Alex Kannok Leipert to one-year extension

Defenceman collected four points in 44 games with Abbotsford in 2022-23 season

Alex Kannok Leipert, shown here fighting Calgary’s Adam Klapka in January, has been signed to a one-year contract extension by the Canucks. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Abbotsford Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson spoke with the media at a year-end press conference on Tuesday (May 9) and stated it was a year of growth for young players. (YouTube capture)

Abbotsford Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson praises development in 2022-23 season

Johnson believes several players took major steps this season, wants franchise to keep building

Abbotsford Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson spoke with the media at a year-end press conference on Tuesday (May 9) and stated it was a year of growth for young players. (YouTube capture)
Calgary Wranglers goalie Dustin Wolf and Abbotsford Canucks forward Nils Höglander shake hands after Calgary’s 3-2 win on Friday (May 5) to eliminate the Canucks 3-1. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Canucks eliminated by Calgary Wranglers in four games

Canucks lose three one-goal games in series, power play scores just once in four games

Calgary Wranglers goalie Dustin Wolf and Abbotsford Canucks forward Nils Höglander shake hands after Calgary’s 3-2 win on Friday (May 5) to eliminate the Canucks 3-1. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
A large crowd is expected for tonight’s game four between the Abbotsford Canucks and the Calgary Wranglers inside the Abbotsford Centre. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Sell-out crowd likely for tonight’s crucial game four between Abbotsford Canucks and Calgary Wranglers

Abbotsford Centre hosting a must-win game for the Canucks in the AHL’s Pacific Division semifinal

A large crowd is expected for tonight’s game four between the Abbotsford Canucks and the Calgary Wranglers inside the Abbotsford Centre. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
Abbotsford goalie Spencer Martin tries to see through 6-8 Calgary forward Adam Klapka during AHL playoff action on Wednesday (May 3). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Canucks stay alive with 3-2 win over Calgary on home ice

Canucks and Wranglers will meet on Friday in Abbotsford for game four

Abbotsford goalie Spencer Martin tries to see through 6-8 Calgary forward Adam Klapka during AHL playoff action on Wednesday (May 3). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
The Abbotsford Canucks will have to win three straight games against the Calgary Wranglers starting tonight (May 3) to advance in the AHL playoffs. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

So you’re saying there’s a chance… Abbotsford Canucks face tall task of completing reverse sweep

Only six teams in the history of the AHL have come back after falling behind 2-0 in best-of-five

The Abbotsford Canucks will have to win three straight games against the Calgary Wranglers starting tonight (May 3) to advance in the AHL playoffs. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
The Abbotsford Canucks fell in overtime to the Calgary Wranglers 4-3 on Friday and now are facing elimination on May 3 at the Abbotsford Centre. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Abbotsford Canucks complete Calgary collapse in game two

Abbotsford lets 3-1 lead after two periods evaporate and fall 4-3 in overtime to Wranglers

The Abbotsford Canucks fell in overtime to the Calgary Wranglers 4-3 on Friday and now are facing elimination on May 3 at the Abbotsford Centre. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
Spencer Martin made 37 saves but it wasn’t enough as the Abbotsford Canucks lost 3-2 in overtime to the Calgary Wranglers in game one of the Pacific Division semifinal on Wednesday (April 26). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Abbotsford Canucks lose 3-2 overtime heartbreaker to Calgary Wranglers in series opener

Canucks tie the game up twice, but fall in extra frame after Jakob Pelletier beats Spencer Martin

Spencer Martin made 37 saves but it wasn’t enough as the Abbotsford Canucks lost 3-2 in overtime to the Calgary Wranglers in game one of the Pacific Division semifinal on Wednesday (April 26). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
The Abbotsford Canucks and Calgary Wranglers begin round two of the AHL playoffs in Calgary on Wednesday (April 26) night. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Five keys to the best-of-five: Abbotsford Canucks and Calgary Wrangler set to square off

Pacific Division semifinal series begins tonight in Calgary, series shifts to Abbotsford on May 3

The Abbotsford Canucks and Calgary Wranglers begin round two of the AHL playoffs in Calgary on Wednesday (April 26) night. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Marc Gatcomb and the Abbotsford Canucks bulldozed through the Bakersfield Condors in round one of the AHL playoffs. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Canucks bounce Bakersfield Condors out of the AHL playoffs in two games

Canucks advance with 4-2 win on Friday, await other results to determine opponent in round two

Marc Gatcomb and the Abbotsford Canucks bulldozed through the Bakersfield Condors in round one of the AHL playoffs. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
Max Sasson (#27) and the Abbotsford Canucks earned a 3-0 win over the Bakersfield Condors in game one of the first round best-of-three series on Wednesday (April 19). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Sasson’s two goals, Martin’s shutout leads Abbotsford to game one win over Bakersfield

Abbotsford Canucks defeat Bakersfield Condors 3-0, take a 1-0 series lead into Friday’s game two

Max Sasson (#27) and the Abbotsford Canucks earned a 3-0 win over the Bakersfield Condors in game one of the first round best-of-three series on Wednesday (April 19). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
The Abbotsford Canucks and Bakersfield Condors open a best-of-three first round series tonight (Wednesday) inside the Abbotsford Centre. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Three keys to the best-of three: Abbotsford Canucks open playoffs vs. Bakersfield Condors

Special teams, home ice and Abbotsford’s young forwards could determine outcome of playoff round

The Abbotsford Canucks and Bakersfield Condors open a best-of-three first round series tonight (Wednesday) inside the Abbotsford Centre. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
The Vancouver Canucks have signed their 3rd-round pick from 2022

Canucks sign the other Elias Pettersson to three year, entry-level contract

Swedish defenceman who shares star centre’s name taken in the 2022 draft

The Vancouver Canucks have signed their 3rd-round pick from 2022
Abbotsford Canucks defenceman Christian Wolanin has won the Eddie Shore Award as the AHL’s most outstanding defenceman. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Abbotsford Canucks defenceman Christian Wolanin wins Eddie Shore Award

Wolanin recognized as the AHL’s most outstanding defenceman for the 2022-23 season

Abbotsford Canucks defenceman Christian Wolanin has won the Eddie Shore Award as the AHL’s most outstanding defenceman. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
Arturs Silovs has been named the Abbotsford Canucks most valuable player this season. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Goalie Arturs Silovs named Abbotsford Canucks most valuable player

Abbotsford Canucks hand out player awards for the 2022-23 regular season

Arturs Silovs has been named the Abbotsford Canucks most valuable player this season. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Vancouver Canucks left-winger Tanner Pearson, who broke his hand during a game last November, stands to leave after the NHL hockey team’s end of season news conference, in Vancouver, on Saturday, April 15, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

‘It’s been a battle’: Canucks’ Pearson still struggling with hand injury

The 30-year-old broke his hand in Vancouver’s loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Nov. 9

Vancouver Canucks left-winger Tanner Pearson, who broke his hand during a game last November, stands to leave after the NHL hockey team’s end of season news conference, in Vancouver, on Saturday, April 15, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck