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Ben Lypka

Ben Lypka

I joined the Abbotsford News in 2015.
I graduated from Langara College's journalism program in 2010 and previously spent five years covering sports, arts and community events at the Squamish Chief newspaper.

Phone
604-851-4526
Email
ben.lypka@abbynews.com

Recent Work by Ben

Abbotsford Canucks maul Laval Rocket on Teddy Bear Toss weekend

Abbotsford Canucks maul Laval Rocket on Teddy Bear Toss weekend

Canucks sweep Rocket 4-0 on the season, club has won eight of last nine games
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Abbotsford Canucks score four unanswered goals to defeat Laval Rocket 4-2

Abbotsford Canucks score four unanswered goals to defeat Laval Rocket 4-2

Canucks get two goals from John Stevens, singles from Sheldon Dries and Vasily Podkolzin in win
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Abbotsford’s Sophie Schmidt playing final game for Canada

Abbotsford’s Sophie Schmidt playing final game for Canada

Schmidt will wear the red and white for the final time at BC Place on Dec. 5
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Abbotsford Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs named AHL goaltender of the month

Abbotsford Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs named AHL goaltender of the month

Latvian netminder posted four wins and two shutouts in the month of November
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Abbotsford’s Nick Taylor immortalized in 2024 RBC Canadian Open logo

Abbotsford’s Nick Taylor immortalized in 2024 RBC Canadian Open logo

Taylor’s celebration after championship putt now featured in next year’s logo
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Abbotsford Canucks post biggest win ever over Calgary Wranglers

Abbotsford Canucks post biggest win ever over Calgary Wranglers

Canucks take down Calgary 7-2 on Sunday to help ease pain of 3-1 loss on Saturday
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Tristen Nielsen transforms into shootout hero to lead Abbotsford Canucks to 3-2 win

Tristen Nielsen transforms into shootout hero to lead Abbotsford Canucks to 3-2 win

Returning Nielsen finishes off the Henderson Silver Knights, Canucks on five-game win streak
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Vancouver Motorcycle and Powersport Show returning to Abbotsford in January

Vancouver Motorcycle and Powersport Show returning to Abbotsford in January

Tradex hosting the show for the first time since 2020
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BCHL’s relationship with local minor hockey continues to unravel

BCHL’s relationship with local minor hockey continues to unravel

PCAHA members are urged to avoid participating in any events related to local BCHL team
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Abbotsford Canucks defenceman Matt Irwin: From Shark to sensei

Abbotsford Canucks defenceman Matt Irwin: From Shark to sensei

The long and winding journey of the Vancouver Island professional hockey stalwart
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