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The Province
10 hours ago
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- The Province
Abbotsford Canucks Recap: One win away from Calder Cup glory after 3-2 Game 4 victory
The first of three possible cracks to bring home the trophy for the first time in franchise history comes with Game 5 on Saturday (6 p.m.) at the Abbotsford Centre Get the latest from Steve Ewen straight to your inbox Abbotsford Canucks forward Arshdeep Bains celebrates his second period goal against the Charlotte Checkers during Game 4 of the AHL Calder Cup Finals on June 19, 2025. Abbotsford won 3-2. Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr Yet another ensemble effort has the Abbotsford Canucks one win away from capturing the Calder Cup. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. 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Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The Vancouver Canucks farmhands beat the Charlotte Checkers 3-2 on Thursday before an announced crowd of 7,161 at the Abbotsford Centre to go up 3-1 in the best-of-seven AHL championship series. The first of three possible cracks to bring home the trophy for the first time in franchise history comes with Game 5 on Saturday (6 p.m.) at the Abbotsford Centre. Game 6, if necessary, would be Monday (4 p.m.) in Charlotte, N.C., and a Game 7, if required, would go next Wednesday (4 p.m.) there. Abbotsford has been buoyed throughout these playoffs by the goaltending of Artūrs Šilovs. He was strong once again Tuesday, making 32 saves. More than anything, though, this playoff run for Abbotsford has been characterized by team effort. Coach Manny Malhotra rolls four lines and three pairs of defence regularly. Abbotsford comes at you in waves, and, when they're right like they were on Thursday, they're heavy and physical. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Jett Woo, Sammy Blais and Tristen Nielsen led the way Thursday with momentum-swaying body checks. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Various players have led the offence through these playoffs and on Thursday it was Jonathan Lekkerimäki taking his turn, potting a pair of goals. The 2022 Vancouver first-round draft choice had been a healthy scratch for five games prior to getting back into action for Game 3 on Tuesday. Arshdeep Bains added the other goal for the victors. Abbotsford (24-11-0-1) had the AHL's fifth-best home record during the regular season. Charlotte (23-9-1-3) had the third-best road record. Abbotsford is now 10-2 at home in these playoffs. The Checkers (44-22-3-3) came in fourth in the league in the regular season, two points before the fifth-place Canucks (44-24-2-2). This is the fourth year that Vancouver has had its AHL team in Abbotsford. They are five rounds into these playoffs. They went a total of five rounds in the previous three years combined. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The last Vancouver AHL affiliate to get this deep into the playoffs was the 2015 Utica Comets team that made it to the league finale. Here's a recap of the game: Fans at the Abbotsford Centre cheer on the home team before Game 4 of the AHL Calder Cup Finals on June 19, 2025 Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr Abbotsford Canucks players stand for the anthem before Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals against the Charlotte Checkers at the Abbotsford Centre on June 19, 2025 Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr Abbotsford Canucks forward Phil Di Giuseppe checks Charlotte Checkers forward Justin Sourdif during the first period of Game 4 of the AHL Calder Cup Finals at the Abbotsford Centre on June 19, 2025. Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr Abbotsford Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs makes a save during the first period of Game 4 of the AHL Calder Cup Finals against the Charlotte Checkers on June 19, 2025 Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr The Abbotsford Canucks celebrate a first period goal against the Charlotte Checkers during Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals at the Abbotsford Centre on June 19, 2025 Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr Jonathan Lekkerimaki (left) celebrates his first period goal with a teammate during Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals at the Abbotsford Centre on June 19, 2025. Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr Abbotsford Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs makes a save during Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals against the Charlotte Checkers at the Abbotsford Centre on June 19, 2025 Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr Abbotsford Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra behind the bench during Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals against the Charlotte Checkers at the Abbotsford Centre on June 19, 2025. Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr Abbotsford Canucks centre Ty Mueller checks Charlotte Checkers defenceman Michael Benning during the second period of Game 4 of the AHL Calder Cup Finals on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr Abbotsford Canucks forward Arshdeep Bains celebrates his second period goal against the Charlotte Checkers during Game 4 of the AHL Calder Cup Finals on June 19, 2025. Abbotsford won 3-2. Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr Abbotsford Canucks forward Arshdeep Bains celebrate after scoring during the second period of Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals against the Charlotte Checkers on June 19, 2025. Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr Vancouver Canucks mascot Fin has fun with a fan during Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals between the Abbotsford Canucks and Charlotte Checkers on June 19, 2025 Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr Jesse Puljujarvi of the Charlotte Checkers is checked by Jonathan Lekkerimaki and Ty Mueller of the Abbotsford Canucks during Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals at the Abbotsford Centre on June 19, 2025 Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr Abbotsford Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs stares down a shot from Charlotte Checkers forward Jesse Puljujarvi during the second period of Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals at the Abbotsford Centre on June 19, 2025. Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr Fans enjoy the Abbotsford Centre atmosphere during Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals on June 19, 2025 Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr Abbotsford Canucks forward Jonathan Lekkerimaki celebrates his second goal of the game during the third period of Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals against the Charlotte Checkers on June 19, 2025. Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr Fans at the Abbotsford Centre cheer during the second period of Game 4 of the AHL Calder Cup Finals between the Abbotsford Canucks and Charlotte Checkers on June 19, 2025. Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr Fans at the Abbotsford Centre cheer during the second period of Game 4 of the AHL Calder Cup Finals between the Abbotsford Canucks and Charlotte Checkers on June 19, 2025. Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr Fans at the Abbotsford Centre cheer during the third period of Game 4 of the AHL Calder Cup Finals between the Abbotsford Canucks and Charlotte Checkers on June 19, 2025. Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr Abbotsford Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs and forward Jonathan Lekkerimaki celebrate a 3-2 Game 4 win over the Charlotte Checkers at the Abbotsford Centre on June 19, 2025. Photo by Abbotsford Canucks/Flickr Full Screen is not supported on this browser version. You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 9:46 p.m. Charlotte scores in a scramble with the goalie on the bench with 0:26 to go to make it 3-2. Jack Devine gets the goal. 9:22 p.m. It's 3-1 with 11:26 to go in the third. Charlotte gets on the board on a power play, a clever set-up by Jack Devine to Kyle Criscuolo. 9:15 p.m. 'We want the Cup,' chants makes it way around the arena bowl. 9:13 p.m It's 3-0, as Jonathan Lekkerimaki sneaks one five-hole on a semi-breakaway at 3:47 of the third period. A big stop by Artūrs Šilovs started proceedings. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 8:47 p.m. We're through two. Abbotsford leads 2-0. Shots are 18-14 in Charlotte's favour. 8:41 p.m. Glove save by Artūrs Šilovs off Charlotte's John Leonard has more 'Arty, Arty,' chanting. 8:30 p.m. 'No, he didn't,' bellows play-by-play man Arshdeep Bains makes a nifty one-on-one move and then beats Kaapo Kähkönen five-hole to make it 2-0 at 11:30 of the second period. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 8:20 p.m. Another advantage Abbotsford apparently. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 8:16 p.m. Right pad save by Artūrs Šilovs on a one timer from Charlotte's Trevor Carrick 8:14 p.m. Checkers goalie Kaapo Kähkönen neatly follows and foils Abbotsford's Phil Di Giuseppe on a forehand deke after Di Giuseppe got in all alone. 8:06 p.m. Another 'Arty, Arty,' chant in the opening seconds of the second period and the puck is in the Abbotsford zone. 7:47 p.m. First period ends with Abbotsford leading 1-0, via the Jonathan Lekkerimäki goal. Shots were 10-6 in Charlotte's favour. Charlotte went 0-for-3 on the power play in the frame, Abbotsford was 0-for-2. 7:31 p.m. Sammy Blais doing Sammy Blais things, as he streamrolls Brett Chorske with a bodycheck behind the Abbotsford net. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 7:24 p.m. Jonathan Lekkerimäki is feeling it. He's already at three shots in the first nine minutes. 7:14 p.m. Abbotsford goalie Artūrs Šilovs stands tall on an early Charlotte power play, drawing an 'Arty, Arty,' chant from the crowd. 7:09 p.m. Abbotsford is up 1-0 just 1:15 into the game. Christian Wolanin stretch pass sends Ty Mueller and Jonathan Lekkerimäki off on a 2-on-1. Mueller sets up Lekkerimaki for a one timer. Start could not be better. Abbotsford was physical all over the ice prior to the goal. Big hit from Jett Woo was the highlight. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 7:02 p.m. Here's your line-ups. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Abby Canucks are going back to the same lineup that got it done in Game 3…The Checkers though could make up to 4 lineup changes tonight, including inserting a trio of recent NCAA additions. We will be breaking it all down in the pregame show at 6:45pm on @FloHockey — Brandon Astle (@brandon_astle) June 20, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 6:59 p.m. Digging the drum line 'We Will Rock You,' entrance for the game. 6:57 p.m. Our traditional Ben Lypka plug. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 5:50 p.m. The Canucks beat the Checkers to the punch on the fit check. Is that foreshadowing? This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 5:17 p.m. It's walk-in photo montage time. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More
Vancouver Sun
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Abbotsford Canucks Recap: One win away from Calder Cup glory after 3-2 Game 4 victory
Yet another ensemble effort has the Abbotsford Canucks one win away from capturing the Calder Cup. The Vancouver Canucks farmhands beat the Charlotte Checkers 3-2 on Thursday before an announced crowd of 7,161 at the Abbotsford Centre to go up 3-1 in the best-of-seven AHL championship series. The first of three possible cracks to bring home the trophy for the first time in franchise history comes with Game 5 on Saturday (6 p.m.) at the Abbotsford Centre. Game 6, if necessary, would be Monday (4 p.m.) in Charlotte, N.C., and a Game 7, if required, would go next Wednesday (4 p.m.) there. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Abbotsford has been buoyed throughout these playoffs by the goaltending of Artūrs Šilovs. He was strong once again Tuesday, making 32 saves. More than anything, though, this playoff run for Abbotsford has been characterized by team effort. Coach Manny Malhotra rolls four lines and three pairs of defence regularly. Abbotsford comes at you in waves, and, when they're right like they were on Thursday, they're heavy and physical. Jett Woo, Sammy Blais and Tristen Nielsen led the way Thursday with momentum-swaying body checks. Tristen Nielsen smashes a Checker into the boards! What a hit! 🎥: FloHockey Various players have led the offence through these playoffs and on Thursday it was Jonathan Lekkerimäki taking his turn, potting a pair of goals. The 2022 Vancouver first-round draft choice had been a healthy scratch for five games prior to getting back into action for Game 3 on Tuesday. Arshdeep Bains added the other goal for the victors. Abbotsford (24-11-0-1) had the AHL's fifth-best home record during the regular season. Charlotte (23-9-1-3) had the third-best road record. Abbotsford is now 10-2 at home in these playoffs. The Checkers (44-22-3-3) came in fourth in the league in the regular season, two points before the fifth-place Canucks (44-24-2-2). This is the fourth year that Vancouver has had its AHL team in Abbotsford. They are five rounds into these playoffs. They went a total of five rounds in the previous three years combined. The last Vancouver AHL affiliate to get this deep into the playoffs was the 2015 Utica Comets team that made it to the league finale. Here's a recap of the game: 1 of 20 Full Screen is not supported on this browser version. You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen. 9:46 p.m. Charlotte scores in a scramble with the goalie on the bench with 0:26 to go to make it 3-2. Jack Devine gets the goal. 9:22 p.m. It's 3-1 with 11:26 to go in the third. Charlotte gets on the board on a power play, a clever set-up by Jack Devine to Kyle Criscuolo. 9:15 p.m. 'We want the Cup,' chants makes it way around the arena bowl. 9:13 p.m It's 3-0, as Jonathan Lekkerimaki sneaks one five-hole on a semi-breakaway at 3:47 of the third period. A big stop by Artūrs Šilovs started proceedings. Jonathan Lekkerimäki... AGAIN 🤩 @abbycanucks | @Canucks | @CanucksArmy #AHL #CalderCup #ProudlyAbbotsford #Canucks 8:47 p.m. We're through two. Abbotsford leads 2-0. Shots are 18-14 in Charlotte's favour. 8:41 p.m. Glove save by Artūrs Šilovs off Charlotte's John Leonard has more 'Arty, Arty,' chanting. 8:30 p.m. 'No, he didn't,' bellows play-by-play man Arshdeep Bains makes a nifty one-on-one move and then beats Kaapo Kähkönen five-hole to make it 2-0 at 11:30 of the second period. 🚨 ABBOTSFORD GOAL 🚨 ARSHDEEP BAINS ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? THAT'S 6 GOALS IN HIS LAST 6 GAMES 🎥: FloHockey 8:20 p.m. Another advantage Abbotsford apparently. Abbotsford Centre mini donuts (left) vs Bojangles Coliseum mini donuts (right) Presentation may go to @CheckersHockey but the @abbycanucks take this one the overall 👀😋 (but honestly, you can't go wrong here) This has been your FloHockey #CalderCup mini donut review. #AHL 8:16 p.m. Right pad save by Artūrs Šilovs on a one timer from Charlotte's Trevor Carrick 8:14 p.m. Checkers goalie Kaapo Kähkönen neatly follows and foils Abbotsford's Phil Di Giuseppe on a forehand deke after Di Giuseppe got in all alone. 8:06 p.m. Another 'Arty, Arty,' chant in the opening seconds of the second period and the puck is in the Abbotsford zone. 7:47 p.m. First period ends with Abbotsford leading 1-0, via the Jonathan Lekkerimäki goal. Shots were 10-6 in Charlotte's favour. Charlotte went 0-for-3 on the power play in the frame, Abbotsford was 0-for-2. 7:31 p.m. Sammy Blais doing Sammy Blais things, as he streamrolls Brett Chorske with a bodycheck behind the Abbotsford net. Sammy Blais is an animal! What a hit 💥 🎥: FloHockey 7:24 p.m. Jonathan Lekkerimäki is feeling it. He's already at three shots in the first nine minutes. 7:14 p.m. Abbotsford goalie Artūrs Šilovs stands tall on an early Charlotte power play, drawing an 'Arty, Arty,' chant from the crowd. 7:09 p.m. Abbotsford is up 1-0 just 1:15 into the game. Christian Wolanin stretch pass sends Ty Mueller and Jonathan Lekkerimäki off on a 2-on-1. Mueller sets up Lekkerimaki for a one timer. Start could not be better. Abbotsford was physical all over the ice prior to the goal. Big hit from Jett Woo was the highlight. Jonathan Lekkerimäki puts the Canucks up early 🎯 @abbycanucks | @Canucks | @CanucksArmy #AHL #CalderCup #ProudlyAbbotsford #Canucks 7:02 p.m. Here's your line-ups. Running it back 🔂 📺 | 📻 | Sportsnet 650 Some new faces in the fold for Game 4! The Abby Canucks are going back to the same lineup that got it done in Game 3…The Checkers though could make up to 4 lineup changes tonight, including inserting a trio of recent NCAA additions. We will be breaking it all down in the pregame show at 6:45pm on @FloHockey 6:59 p.m. Digging the drum line 'We Will Rock You,' entrance for the game. 6:57 p.m. Our traditional Ben Lypka plug. Wow the #CalderCup Finals are here because this thing arrived in front of the @AbbyCentre #canucks 5:50 p.m. The Canucks beat the Checkers to the punch on the fit check. Is that foreshadowing? The boys have arrived 📍 5:17 p.m. It's walk-in photo montage time. Walking into the Abby Centre for the finals >
National Post
10 hours ago
- Sport
- National Post
Abbotsford Canucks Recap: One win away from Calder Cup glory after 3-2 Game 4 victory
Yet another ensemble effort has the Abbotsford Canucks one win away from capturing the Calder Cup. Article content The Vancouver Canucks farmhands beat the Charlotte Checkers 3-2 on Thursday before an announced crowd of 7,161 at the Abbotsford Centre to go up 3-1 in the best-of-seven AHL championship series. Article content The first of three possible cracks to bring home the trophy for the first time in franchise history comes with Game 5 on Saturday (6 p.m.) at the Abbotsford Centre. Article content Game 6, if necessary, would be Monday (4 p.m.) in Charlotte, N.C., and a Game 7, if required, would go next Wednesday (4 p.m.) there. Article content Abbotsford has been buoyed throughout these playoffs by the goaltending of Artūrs Šilovs. He was strong once again Tuesday, making 32 saves. Article content More than anything, though, this playoff run for Abbotsford has been characterized by team effort. Coach Manny Malhotra rolls four lines and three pairs of defence regularly. Abbotsford comes at you in waves, and, when they're right like they were on Thursday, they're heavy and physical. Article content Jett Woo, Sammy Blais and Tristen Nielsen led the way Thursday with momentum-swaying body checks. Article content Tristen Nielsen smashes a Checker into the boards! What a hit! 🎥: FloHockey — CanucksArmy (@CanucksArmy) June 20, 2025 Article content Article content Various players have led the offence through these playoffs and on Thursday it was Jonathan Lekkerimäki taking his turn, potting a pair of goals. The 2022 Vancouver first-round draft choice had been a healthy scratch for five games prior to getting back into action for Game 3 on Tuesday. Article content
Hamilton Spectator
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Abbotsford Canucks move within a win of Calder Cup title
ABBOTSFORD - Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored two goals as the Abbotsford Canucks held off the Charlotte Checkers 3-2 to move within one win from a Calder Cup title on Thursday. Arshdeep Bains also scored for Abbotsford, which went up 3-1 in the best-of-seven American Hockey League championship series. The Canucks are in search of their first-ever AHL title win. Arturs Silovs made 32 saves in the victory. Kyle Criscuolo and Jack Devine replied for Charlotte, which has been outscored 9-3 since Games 1 and 2 of the series went to overtime with the two sides splitting those contests. Kaapo Kahkonen stopped 20 shots in the loss. Lekkerimaki's second goal of the game 3:47 into the third period made it a 3-0 game. Criscuolo put the Checkers on the board on the power play 8:34 before Devine made it a one-goal game with 26 seconds left in the contest. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Abbotsford Canucks move within a win of Calder Cup title
ABBOTSFORD – Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored two goals as the Abbotsford Canucks held off the Charlotte Checkers 3-2 to move within one win from a Calder Cup title on Thursday. Arshdeep Bains also scored for Abbotsford, which went up 3-1 in the best-of-seven American Hockey League championship series. The Canucks are in search of their first-ever AHL title win. Arturs Silovs made 32 saves in the victory. Kyle Criscuolo and Jack Devine replied for Charlotte, which has been outscored 9-3 since Games 1 and 2 of the series went to overtime with the two sides splitting those contests. Kaapo Kahkonen stopped 20 shots in the loss. Lekkerimaki's second goal of the game 3:47 into the third period made it a 3-0 game. Criscuolo put the Checkers on the board on the power play 8:34 before Devine made it a one-goal game with 26 seconds left in the contest. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2025.
