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Fans take in a past event at the Rogers Monday Night Hockey Viewing Party. The event comes to Abbotsford on Feb. 27. (Rogers photo)

Rogers Monday Night Hockey Viewing Party coming to Abbotsford on Feb. 27

Abbotsford Centre hosting free community event, Vancouver Canucks vs. Dallas Stars airing on screen

Fans take in a past event at the Rogers Monday Night Hockey Viewing Party. The event comes to Abbotsford on Feb. 27. (Rogers photo)
Justin Dowling (left), Linus Karlsson and the Abbotsford Canucks earned a 4-2 win over the Calgary Wranglers on Wednesday (Feb. 15). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Abbotsford Canucks bounce back with 4-2 win over Calgary Wranglers

Canucks defeat Calgary for second time in nine games, next host San Jose on Saturday

Justin Dowling (left), Linus Karlsson and the Abbotsford Canucks earned a 4-2 win over the Calgary Wranglers on Wednesday (Feb. 15). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen has joined the DEL’s Fischtown Pinguins. (Fischtown Pinguins photo)

Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen joins DEL’s Fischtown Pinguins

Former Vancouver Canucks first round draft pick had contract terminated by Swiss League club

Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen has joined the DEL’s Fischtown Pinguins. (Fischtown Pinguins photo)
Jett Woo and the Abbotsford Canucks lost 4-1 to the Calgary Wranglers on Tuesday (Feb. 14). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Abbotsford Canucks struggles against the Calgary Wranglers continue in 4-1 loss

Calgary has now won seven of eight against Abbotsford this season, teams meet again tomorrow

Jett Woo and the Abbotsford Canucks lost 4-1 to the Calgary Wranglers on Tuesday (Feb. 14). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
Abbotsford’s Vincent Arseneau squares up with Tucson’s Bokondji Imama during the first period of Friday’s (Feb. 10) game. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Canucks, Tucson Roadrunners rivalry explodes in 4-0 win for Canucks

“Celebrating the Sedins” night featured a large amount of rough play, teams meet again Saturday

Abbotsford’s Vincent Arseneau squares up with Tucson’s Bokondji Imama during the first period of Friday’s (Feb. 10) game. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
The Yale Hockey Academy is now operating independently from the Abbotsford School District.

Abbotsford’s Yale Hockey Academy now operating independently of school district

New ownership group being led by current YHA operations co-ordinator Brad Bowen

The Yale Hockey Academy is now operating independently from the Abbotsford School District.
Fraser Valley Water Polo Athletes (left to right) Austin Hexter, Parker Forsberg, Nate Johnson, Alexandra Stoddard and Andjelina Gavrilovic are all heading to Brazil for the 2023 PanAm Aquatics Water Polo U17 Championships. (Submitted)

Five members of Fraser Valley Water Polo club named to national teams

Three Abbotsford athletes will be heading to Brazil for PanAm Aquatics Water Polo U17 Championships

Fraser Valley Water Polo Athletes (left to right) Austin Hexter, Parker Forsberg, Nate Johnson, Alexandra Stoddard and Andjelina Gavrilovic are all heading to Brazil for the 2023 PanAm Aquatics Water Polo U17 Championships. (Submitted)
The Abbotsford Canucks have signed goalie Rylan Parenteau to a professional try out agreement. (ECHL photo)

Abbotsford Canucks sign goalie Rylan Parenteau

Parenteau signed to professional try out agreement after Jake Kupsky suffers undisclosed injury

The Abbotsford Canucks have signed goalie Rylan Parenteau to a professional try out agreement. (ECHL photo)
Castle Fun Park has announced a new Secret Garden outdoor mini-gold course will is under construction. (Castle Fun Park Instagram)

Abbotsford’s Castle Fun Park announces new Secret Garden mini-golf course

Outdoor course is under construction, likely to open sometime this summer

Castle Fun Park has announced a new Secret Garden outdoor mini-gold course will is under construction. (Castle Fun Park Instagram)
Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen (red jersey) has irritated his teammates who now want him off the roster. (EHC Visp Instagram)

Swiss League team forces management to remove Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen ahead of playoffs

Former Vancouver Canucks first round draft pick is reportedly very unpopular with EHC Visp players

Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen (red jersey) has irritated his teammates who now want him off the roster. (EHC Visp Instagram)
Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen (red jersey) will compete in the Swiss League playoffs starting next week. (EHC Visp Instagram)

Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen set to compete in the Swiss League playoffs

Former Vancouver Canucks first round draft pick collects 25 points in 21 games for Visp EHC

Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen (red jersey) will compete in the Swiss League playoffs starting next week. (EHC Visp Instagram)
Arturs Silovs recorded his 19th win after the Canucks beat San Jose 3-2 on Saturday (Feb. 4). (San Jose Barracuda photo)

Abbotsford Canucks win third straight, sweep San Jose on the road

Canucks sit in third place heading into the AHL all-star break, host Tucson on Friday

Arturs Silovs recorded his 19th win after the Canucks beat San Jose 3-2 on Saturday (Feb. 4). (San Jose Barracuda photo)
Alex Kannok Leipert and the Abbotsford Canucks picked up a 3-2 win on Friday (Feb. 3). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Abbotsford Canucks leapfrog into third place after 3-2 win over San Jose

All-star defenceman Christian Wolanin records three points to lead Abbotsford to victory

Alex Kannok Leipert and the Abbotsford Canucks picked up a 3-2 win on Friday (Feb. 3). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
Wyatt Kalynuk and the Abbotsford Canucks earned a 6-1 win over the San Diego Gulls on Wednesday (Feb. 1). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Abbotsford Canucks smash San Diego Gulls 6-1

Canucks end three-game losing streak with dominant win in California

Wyatt Kalynuk and the Abbotsford Canucks earned a 6-1 win over the San Diego Gulls on Wednesday (Feb. 1). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
The Abbotsford International Airport saw a passenger volume of 992,712 for 2022. (File photo)

Abbotsford International Airport nearly cracks 1-million passenger mark for 2022

YXX sees passenger volume reach 992,712 for 2022, this year expected to be busiest ever

The Abbotsford International Airport saw a passenger volume of 992,712 for 2022. (File photo)
Aatu Räty is set to join the Abbotsford Canucks in the near future after being dealt to the Canucks organization in the Bo Horvat trade on Monday (Jan. 30). (NHL photo)

Newly acquired Aatu Räty set to join Abbotsford Canucks soon

Forward involved in Bo Horvat trades indicates he will likely join AHL this weekend

Aatu Räty is set to join the Abbotsford Canucks in the near future after being dealt to the Canucks organization in the Bo Horvat trade on Monday (Jan. 30). (NHL photo)
Vasily Podkolzin and the Abbotsford Canucks were win less in two games against the Tucson Roadrunners over the weekend. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Abbotsford Canucks drop two games in the desert

Tucson Roadrunners defeat Canucks on Saturday and Sunday

Vasily Podkolzin and the Abbotsford Canucks were win less in two games against the Tucson Roadrunners over the weekend. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
The 2023 Pacific Agriculture Show opens today (Thursday) and runs until Saturday (Jan. 28) at Abbotsford’s Tradex. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

VIDEO: 2023 Pacific Agriculture Show opening today in Abbotsford

B.C.’s largest agriculture show runs from Thursday to Saturday at Abbotsford’s Tradex

The 2023 Pacific Agriculture Show opens today (Thursday) and runs until Saturday (Jan. 28) at Abbotsford’s Tradex. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Chase Wouters and the Abbotsford Canucks fell 3-2 to the Toronto Marlies on Wednesday (Jan. 25). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Abbotsford Canucks drop 3-2 decision to Toronto Marlies

Canucks have now lost five of their last six games, hit the road to take on Tucson on Saturday

Chase Wouters and the Abbotsford Canucks fell 3-2 to the Toronto Marlies on Wednesday (Jan. 25). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
The Western Golf Expo debuts in Abbotsford on Feb. 24 and 25.

Western Golf Expo debuting in Abbotsford

Tradex hosting golf lovers paradise on Feb. 24 and 25

The Western Golf Expo debuts in Abbotsford on Feb. 24 and 25.
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