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Views from the Valley: Playoff-bound Abbotsford Canucks hungry for more:

 

Stop us if you've heard this before: the Canucks are one of the hottest teams in the league thanks to elite goaltending, a lethal powerplay, and a next-man-up mentality throughout the lineup.

 

Much like their parent club, the Abbotsford Canucks have been on an absolute tear in recent months. And they're not done yet, having qualified for the postseason in their inaugural season.

 

With an exciting product on the ice, several players being pushed up to the NHL, and a fanbase that continues show up on a nightly basis, the movement of the AHL team to a close-to-home market has been a slam dunk for the entire organization.

 

"One of the benefits of being right down the highway from Vancouver is our fans being able to see the process right in front of their own eyes," said Abbotsford Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson. "It's easy to see clips and read articles online but fans can now see what we're doing. We've had some great development stories in many of our players, such as Jack Rathbone and Will Lockwood. We've been impressed with the growth and development of Danila Klimovich and our goaltenders as well. They've come a long way since the beginning of the season."

 

The baby Canucks have gone 26-9-2 since January 14 and as Johnson mentioned, the team owes a lot of their success to the great goaltending they've been receiving. The tandem of Spencer Martin and Mikey DiPietro has been nothing short of outstanding in the second half of the season. Over his last 16 starts, Martin has a 0.922% save percentage and has won 13 of the possible 16 games. DiPietro has also found his footing after a slow start, posting a 0.930% save percentage over his last nine games.  

 

Head Coach Trent Cull has been pleased with the goaltenders this season and believes deciding who gets the start in the net is the best problem he's had as a coach. Cull and his staff have also been able to mould the Canucks' power play into one of the league's elite. On the back of Sheldon Dries' league-leading 18 power play goals, the Canucks currently rank third in the AHL by power play conversion percentage. The team is scoring on 24% of their attempts.

 

A 26-9-2 record since mid-January is impressive and becomes even more spectacular when you note that they are currently missing two-thirds of their top-six forward group. Dries, Lockwood, and Nic Petan are all currently with the NHL squad, while Vancouver's standout rookie Vasily Podkolzin is another player who is eligible to join the Canucks for their Calder Cup push.  

 

"I've been impressed with how quickly they came together out there," said Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin. "They faced some adversity here lately with a lot of injuries and the next-man-up mentality. I think they've worked a lot with the younger players. So it's a fine balance between winning and development … It's critical for [young, developing players] to be in a playoff, winning environment. For them to play critical games in tougher environments, it's a big part of the development process."

 

Reaching the playoffs is an accomplishment on its own but the team is not just looking for a participation ribbon - they're looking to go on a deep run in the Calder Cup playoffs and see how the younger players in the organization adapt to the increased intensity and responsibility.  

 

With five games remaining in the regular season, the Canucks are currently two points up on the Bakersfield Condors and hold the fourth spot in the AHL's Pacific Division. Should they stave off the Condors, who they play in their final home game on April 26, they'll host a best-of-three series in the first round of the playoffs.

 

https://www.nhl.com/canucks/news/views-from-the-valley/c-333216114

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31 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said:

 

I wonder how much of their minutes have Rathbone and Juulsen have played together?  

 

That could be a ready-made 3rd pairing to transition up to the big club next year or two. 

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26 minutes ago, Muttley said:

I guess saying "Pick it up"  wouldn't really cover it, hmm?  Yikes.  Seen it before though.

It's extremely hard to string together win streaks in hockey because of the high variance in the sport.  

 

That's why in the NBA you have 6 different instances where teams have won more then 20 games in a row, and in hockey you have....  zero.  

 

So not too disappointed if Abby loses this one, they'll have reinforcements coming soon.  Did you watch any of the game?  Can you tell us how individuals are playing? 

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4 hours ago, Fanuck said:

Tonight's going to be a real test.  Only 1 victory in 7 previous meetings for Abby vs Heat.  Stockton are the best team in the AHL (per PCT).  Should be like playoff hockey. 

Would like the odds better if Petan, Lockwood and Podz. were playing tonight.

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Good come back win by baby nucks! Another 5-4 win in over time against the team that has given them fits all year. The Heat are a top team and they went toe to toe with them no problem. Our baby nucks have really come together. We’re one of the top teams in the AHL in the back half of the season. 

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Abbotsford Canucks donate $1.17 million to their community during inaugural regular season:

 

Abbotsford, B.C. – The Abbotsford Canucks are proud to announce that $1,170,000 has been donated this season to the local community through the Red Cross, Kidsport, Archway Community Services, the Canucks for Kids Fund 50/50 program and others.

 

“This fundraising milestone would not be possible without the incredible support from fans and the community who have embraced the team in our inaugural year,” said Rob Mullowney, Chief Operating Officer. “We are committed to giving back to the community and touching lives in a way that makes a lasting difference. We plan to do even more in the years ahead.”

 

The Abbotsford Canucks have enjoyed a tremendous first season, which will soon be highlighted by the start of the Calder Cup Playoffs beginning next week. Playoff tickets are available now starting at $26.35 at https://tickets.abbotsfordcanucks.ca/playoff.

 

The Canucks play their final regular season home game on Tuesday, April 26 vs the Bakersfield Condors, with an estimated 50/50 jackpot of $50,000. The winner will take home 50 percent of the total final jackpot which includes the bonus prize of $16,215. Tickets are only available to purchase in arena. The Abbotsford Canucks 50/50 program is proudly presented by Envision Financial.

 

The bonus prize comes from unclaimed jackpots during the Abbotsford Canucks 2021.22 season on September 27, 2021 ($18,900) and November 30, 2021 ($13,530).

 

https://abbotsford.canucks.com/news/abbotsford-canucks-donate-1-17-million-to-their-community-during-inaugural-regular-season

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