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The Abbotsford Canucks have clinched a playoff spot. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Abbotsford Canucks clinch playoff berth

Team now fighting to earn home ice advantage in round one

 

Maple Ridge Mayor Dan Ruimy posed with Fin, the Vancouver Canucks mascot, for a Kraft Hockeyville promotional video at Planet Ice. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

PHOTOS: Vancouver Canucks mascot helps make killer contest video for B.C. arena

Voting for the Kraft Hockeyville contest starts on March 31

 

FILE - The Stanley Cup makes an appearance during the Gay Pride Parade in Chicago, Sunday June 27, 2010. At least one National Hockey League team with a Russian player on its roster has decided against wearing special warmup jerseys to commemorate Pride Night because of a Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights. (AP Photo/Chicago Tribune, William DeShazer, File)

Unwelcome spotlight falls on NHL team Pride night events

All 32 NHL teams hold a Pride night, though many do so without themed jerseys

 

Vancouver Giants were in Portland Tuesday, where they defeated the Winterhawks in overtime by the score of 3-2. Last two games of regular season run Saturday and Sunday against the Kelowna Rockets. (Keith Dwiggins/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Giants 2 games away from WHL playoffs

OT victory over Portland Winterhawks Tuesday secured matchup with Kamloops at the end of the month

Vancouver Giants were in Portland Tuesday, where they defeated the Winterhawks in overtime by the score of 3-2. Last two games of regular season run Saturday and Sunday against the Kelowna Rockets. (Keith Dwiggins/Special to Langley Advance Times)
The Abbotsford Canucks dropped a 3-1 contest to the Bakersfield Condors on Wednesday (March 22). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Abbotsford Canucks fall 3-1 to Bakersfield Condors

Abbotsford’s power play goes zero for four in divisional loss

The Abbotsford Canucks dropped a 3-1 contest to the Bakersfield Condors on Wednesday (March 22). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
Langley Minor Hockey Association hosted 36 teams and nearly 500 players at Langley Sportsplex for the second annual Jean Adams Memorial tournament from Friday, March 17th and Sunday March 19th. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Langley Minor Hockey Association hosted 36 teams and nearly 500 players at Langley Sportsplex for the second annual Jean Adams Memorial tournament from Friday, March 17th and Sunday March 19th. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Wayne McGrath (left) with his son Gord McGrath. (Contributed)

Still got it: 79-year-old Vernon man Wayne McGrath is a hockey lifer

The former Mayor of Vernon started playing for the Moonshiners rec team 45 years ago

Wayne McGrath (left) with his son Gord McGrath. (Contributed)
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Jason Zucker (16) is checked to the ice by Ottawa Senators’ Jakob Chychrun (6) in front of goaltender Dylan Ferguson (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Monday, March 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Goalie from Vancouver Island makes 48 saves to earn his first NHL win

Dylan Ferguson and his Ottawa Senators defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Jason Zucker (16) is checked to the ice by Ottawa Senators’ Jakob Chychrun (6) in front of goaltender Dylan Ferguson (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Monday, March 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Matt Alfaro fires his second goal past Ontario Reign goalie Cal Petersen in Abbotsford’s 5-2 win on Saturday (March 18). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Canucks sweep Ontario Reign with 5-2 win

Arturs Silovs makes 42 saves, Matt Alfaro has three point night in win

Matt Alfaro fires his second goal past Ontario Reign goalie Cal Petersen in Abbotsford’s 5-2 win on Saturday (March 18). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Vincent Arseneau (right) recorded one goal and one hit in the Canucks 4-0 win over the Ontario Reign on Friday (March 17). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Abbotsford Canucks blank Ontario Reign 4-0

Spencer Martin records his 13th career AHL shutout in dominant Canucks win

Vincent Arseneau (right) recorded one goal and one hit in the Canucks 4-0 win over the Ontario Reign on Friday (March 17). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
Players faced off in the first annual Jean Adams Memorial Tournament last year at the Langley Sportsplex. This year, 35 teams and nearly 500 players will be playing between Friday, March 17th and Sunday March 19th. (Langley Advance Times file)

Coaches take to the ice to launch second Jean Adams Memorial Tournament in Langley

Three-day event will draw 35 teams and close to 500 young hockey players

Players faced off in the first annual Jean Adams Memorial Tournament last year at the Langley Sportsplex. This year, 35 teams and nearly 500 players will be playing between Friday, March 17th and Sunday March 19th. (Langley Advance Times file)
Vernon’s Larry Kwong is given his 2011 Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame induction plaque by Vernon student Gavin Donald. A push to have Kwong inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame continues. (Morning Star - file photo)

75 years ago today: B.C. player makes hockey history

Larry Kwong became first person of Asian descent to play in NHL when he suited up for the NY Rangers

Vernon’s Larry Kwong is given his 2011 Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame induction plaque by Vernon student Gavin Donald. A push to have Kwong inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame continues. (Morning Star - file photo)
Vancouver Canucks’ Phillip Di Giuseppe (left) celebrates with teammate Brock Boeser after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during third period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, February 18, 2023. Di Giuseppe has agreed to a two-year, two-way contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks, the team announced Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam

Canucks, Di Giuseppe agree on 2-year, 2-way contract extension

29-year-old winger has 2 goals and 2 assists in 13 games with Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks’ Phillip Di Giuseppe (left) celebrates with teammate Brock Boeser after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during third period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, February 18, 2023. Di Giuseppe has agreed to a two-year, two-way contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks, the team announced Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam
Abbotsford’s Nils Höglander celebrates a goal. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford’s Aatu Räty busts open scoring drought with pair of goals in 4-2 win over Colorado

Canucks game-winning goal considered a high stick by Colorado, Abbotsford widens gap in standings

Abbotsford’s Nils Höglander celebrates a goal. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Planet Ice in Maple Ridge is the only B.C. arena to be a finalist in this year’s Kraft Hockeyville contest. (The News file)

B.C. arena named finalist in Kraft Hockeyville contest

Planet Ice is one of the four finalists competing for the $250,000 grand prize

Planet Ice in Maple Ridge is the only B.C. arena to be a finalist in this year’s Kraft Hockeyville contest. (The News file)
Danila Klimovich and the Abbotsford Canucks muscled their way to a 3-2 overtime win over the Manitoba Moose on Wednesday (March 8). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Abbotsford Canucks earn 3-2 overtime win over Manitoba Moose

Forward Kyle Rau scores the overtime winner, Nils Höglander adds his 12th

Danila Klimovich and the Abbotsford Canucks muscled their way to a 3-2 overtime win over the Manitoba Moose on Wednesday (March 8). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
The Abbotsford Canucks crash the Manitoba Moose net during AHL action at the Abbotsford Centre on Tuesday (March 7). (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Canucks edged 4-3 by Manitoba Moose

Canucks blow early 2-0 lead and have now lost three straight

The Abbotsford Canucks crash the Manitoba Moose net during AHL action at the Abbotsford Centre on Tuesday (March 7). (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
Chloe Primerano (Vancouver Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Vancouver Giants prospect Chloe Primerano earns gold

First female player in Canadian Hockey League key in Team BC win

Chloe Primerano (Vancouver Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)
G-Men secure spot in playoffs with another triumph over the Victoria Royals Saturday night. (Kevin Light/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Playoff spot clinched

Vancouver Giants down Victoria Royals 4-2 to secure berth in the WHL conference at end of month

G-Men secure spot in playoffs with another triumph over the Victoria Royals Saturday night. (Kevin Light/Special to Langley Advance Times)
G-Men triumph over the Cougars in Prince George on Wednesday by the score of 6-2. (James Doyle/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Giants serve up some revenge against Cougars

After two losses to Prince George in a week, Vancouver G-Men come back to win 6-2

G-Men triumph over the Cougars in Prince George on Wednesday by the score of 6-2. (James Doyle/Special to Langley Advance Times)
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