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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

‘A model franchise’ – AHL president discusses Abbotsford Canucks’ arrival into league

‘A model franchise’ – AHL president discusses Abbotsford Canucks’ arrival into league

AHL president and CEO Scott Howson believes Abbotsford has quickly become a very strong franchise
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UFV Cascades women’s volleyball team sweep Brandon Bobcats

UFV Cascades women’s volleyball team sweep Brandon Bobcats

Women head into holiday break at 9-3, men drop pair of games to Bobcats
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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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UFV Cascades WBB undefeated streak stopped in Regina

UFV Cascades WBB undefeated streak stopped in Regina

Women enter the holiday break at 7-1, men drop pair of games to Cougars
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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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UFV Cascades women’s volleyball climb to sixth in the country after sweeping Calgary

UFV Cascades women’s volleyball climb to sixth in the country after sweeping Calgary

Women have now win six straight games and have not lost a set since Oct. 27
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