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Forward John Stevens is one of three players the Canucks re-signed on Monday (June 27) who have Abbotsford connections from last season. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Canucks re-sign trio of players from Abbotsford

Sheldon Dries, Guillaume Brisebois and John Stevens all ink new deals with Canucks

Abbotsford’s Devon Toews celebrates with the Stanley Cup on Sunday (June 26). (Twitter photo)

Abbotsford’s Devon Toews, Colorado Avalanche win Stanley Cup

Toews becomes second player from Abbotsford to be engraved on Stanley Cup

Despite a long road to recovery, Matt Abbott is back and he has been picked as captain for the Langley Junior Thunder. (Ryan Molag, Langley Events Centre/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Athleticism and tenacity winning attributes for Langley Thunder defender

Mission resident fights back after three surgeries and lengthy recovery to be named captain

Fraser Valley Fury Junior Roller Derby released its new logo in June. (Submitted)

Fraser Valley junior roller derby league releases new inclusive logo during pride month

‘Phrase ‘All are welcome’ and the pride rainbow reflect our commitment to inclusion and diversity’

Fraser Valley Fury Junior Roller Derby released its new logo in June. (Submitted)
B.C. Soccer Hall of Famer and proud Sts'ailes athlete Terry Felix recently received the Indspire Award, among the highest honours the Canadian Indigenous community can bestow. (Contributed Photo/Debbie Felix)

Sts’ailes athlete, former Whitecap Terry Felix wins Indspire Award

Indspire Award among the top honours in Indigenous community

B.C. Soccer Hall of Famer and proud Sts'ailes athlete Terry Felix recently received the Indspire Award, among the highest honours the Canadian Indigenous community can bestow. (Contributed Photo/Debbie Felix)
A 2005-born defenceman Mazden Leslie, will attend Canada’s U18 Summer Selection Camp from July 20 to 23. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Two young Giants player off to Calgary for Canada summer camp

A 2003-born forward/captain and 2005-born defenceman

A 2005-born defenceman Mazden Leslie, will attend Canada’s U18 Summer Selection Camp from July 20 to 23. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
The UFV men’s and women’s basketball teams open the Canada West season on Nov. 4 and host home openers on Nov. 11 (Gibi Saini/UFV Athletics)

UFV Cascades basketball home opener set for Nov. 11

Abbotsford’s UFV Athletic Centre hosting basketball starting in early-November

The UFV men’s and women’s basketball teams open the Canada West season on Nov. 4 and host home openers on Nov. 11 (Gibi Saini/UFV Athletics)
Abbotsford Mission Boxing Club athletes (left to right) Demetrius Cockburn, Avery Campbell and Ryker McConaghy enter the boxing ring for the first time on Saturday (June 25).

Abbotsford-Mission boxers ready for Tournament of Champions

Several local boxers preparing to hit the ring on Saturday at Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre

Abbotsford Mission Boxing Club athletes (left to right) Demetrius Cockburn, Avery Campbell and Ryker McConaghy enter the boxing ring for the first time on Saturday (June 25).
Abbotsford’s Adam Hadwin finished tied for seventh at last weekend’s US Open. (File photo)

Abbotsford’s Adam Hadwin finishes tied for seventh at US Open

Ledgeview Golf and Country Club product shoots a -1 (279) at 122nd edition of legendary event

Abbotsford’s Adam Hadwin finished tied for seventh at last weekend’s US Open. (File photo)
Abbotsford’s Devon Toews and the Colorado Avalanche are two wins away from winning the Stanley Cup. (Colorado Avalanche photo)

Abbotsford’s Devon Toews, Colorado Avalanche two wins away from capturing Stanley Cup

Yale Hockey Academy product has emerged as a key player on Western Conference champions

Abbotsford’s Devon Toews and the Colorado Avalanche are two wins away from winning the Stanley Cup. (Colorado Avalanche photo)
Longtime B.C. sports media personality Bob Marjanovich will present his podcasts via Black Press media. (Submitted art)

B.C. sports media legend ‘The Moj’ joins Black Press Media’s podcast team

Marjanovich also slated to pen sports-related column

Longtime B.C. sports media personality Bob Marjanovich will present his podcasts via Black Press media. (Submitted art)
Abbotsford’s Adam Hadwin is atop the leader board after day one at the US Open. (File photo)

Abbotsford’s Adam Hadwin atop the leader board after day one at US Open

Ledgeview Golf and Country Club product shoots a -4 (66) on Thursday at US Open

Abbotsford’s Adam Hadwin is atop the leader board after day one at the US Open. (File photo)
The Abbotsford Canucks season ticket prices for new purchasers have increased for the 2022-23 AHL season. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Canucks season ticket pricing increasing for new purchasers

Existing season ticker holders can renew at locked in rates, more homes game scheduled for 2022-23

The Abbotsford Canucks season ticket prices for new purchasers have increased for the 2022-23 AHL season. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
The UFV Cascades men’s and women’s volleyball teams return to Canada West action starting in October. (UFV Cascades photo)

UFV Cascades volleyball schedules released

Men’s and women’s teams open at home on Oct. 28 against the TWU Spartans

The UFV Cascades men’s and women’s volleyball teams return to Canada West action starting in October. (UFV Cascades photo)
The UFV Cascades 2022 men’s and women’s soccer schedules have been released.

Canada West releases 2022 soccer schedule, UFV Cascades open on Aug. 26

Women host UBC to kick off season, men’s home opener at Abbotsford’s Rotary Stadium set for Sept. 2

The UFV Cascades 2022 men’s and women’s soccer schedules have been released.
Alex Kannok Leipert juggles the puck during a scrimmage at the 2021 Vancouver Canucks training camp. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Canucks sign Alex Kannok Leipert to one-year extension

Canucks also ink forward Nils Aman to two-year entry level deal

Alex Kannok Leipert juggles the puck during a scrimmage at the 2021 Vancouver Canucks training camp. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Labbe shows off her bronze and gold medals during a special training clinic in Abbotsford on Tuesday (June 7). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Gold medallist Stephanie Labbe brings ‘Champion Tour’ training session to Abbotsford

Girls from Abbotsford and Chilliwack attend three-hour session with Olympian

Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Labbe shows off her bronze and gold medals during a special training clinic in Abbotsford on Tuesday (June 7). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Mountain bike riders are invading Abbotsford on Saturday for the 12 Hours of Glenridge event. (Submitted)

12 Hours of Glenridge returns to Abbotsford on Saturday

Fraser Valley’s premier 12-hour mountain bike race back after pandemic absence

Mountain bike riders are invading Abbotsford on Saturday for the 12 Hours of Glenridge event. (Submitted)
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BCHL adopts franchise scorecard at AGM

The scorecard will measure the strengths and weaknesses of each team, so improvements can be made

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Abbotsford Canucks announce 2022-23 home opener date

AHL returns to the Abbotsford Centre on Friday, Oct. 28

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