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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · 13d

Pleased to be a part of the voting panel for the first-ever Bruce Boudreau Award.

The award recognizes outstanding contribution by a player on an AHL-only contract.

Read more - www.abbynews.com/sports/new-a...

New AHL award named after former Vancouver Canucks head coach

The Bruce Boudreau Award recognizes skilled players on AHL-only contracts

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · 19d

The numbers are out and the names are officially in at MRC Sports Complex.

Olympic gold medalist Sophie Schmidt, two other community leaders commemorated on renamed turf fields -
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Abbotsford community legends now emblazoned on MRC fields

Three turf fields now feature names of Sophie Schmidt, John Davidson and Terry Felix

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · 19d

Abbotsford soccer coach Julie King's long-range shot at a job opportunity paid off in a big way and she is now heading to @evertonfc.com to run the U16 girls program next month –

Julie King joining storied English club to run U16 girls program

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Sep 11

Seven PJHL teams have taken the league to court
following the cancellation of the expansion Cloverdale team.

As shown in court documents, there are several issues among owners in the league – including how the proposed tiered system was rolled out –

www.abbynews.com/sports/hocke...

Hockey league, 7 PJHL teams stickhandle in court over Cloverdale exclusion

Teams squabbling in court after failed vote for tiering system followed up by alleged approval and then denial of Cloverdale team

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Aug 16

Have you ever wondered what happens to curbside glass recycling? The journey for Lower Mainland glass begins at this Abbotsford facility - www.abbynews.com/local-news/a...

Abbotsford's Enviro-Corp Recycling transforming glass into rocks

Enviro-Rock product made entirely from recycled glass sorted and collected in Abbotsford

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Jul 31

A MAGA Christian performer expressed his disappointment with the city of Abbotsford on social media after his special events permit was denied earlier this week.

www.abbynews.com/local-news/m...

MAGA Christian performer unhappy with Abbotsford after permit denial

Sean Feucht learned of Abbotsford permit denial on July 29, expressed disappointment on July 31

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Jul 31

The City of Abbotsford has denied a special events permit to MAGA singer Sean Feucht. He was set to perform at Mill Lake Park on Aug. 24 –

www.abbynews.com/local-news/c...

City of Abbotsford denies permit to MAGA Christian performer

Sean Feucht was set to perform at Mill Lake Park on Aug. 24

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Jul 22

The Abbotsford #Canucks reached new heights on the ice AND the Internet this season.

The AHL champs now have new record highs for Google Trends
and also smashed year-over-year social media numbers –

www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...

Abbotsford Canucks reach record numbers on Google and social media

AHL club reaches highest search interest ever during Calder Cup Finals run, social media numbers explode for Abbotsford

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Jul 10

The 2025-26 Abbotsford #Canucks schedule has been released and it looks pretty much the same as last season (and the one before that) –

www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...

Abbotsford Canucks release 2025-26 schedule

Canucks again playing 64 of 72 games against Pacific Division rivals, also visit and host Manitoba and Laval

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Jul 2

How much did the Abbotsford #Canucks help the Vancouver Canucks in 2024-25? Allow me to display in pretty charts (they helped a lot compared to other AHL Pacific Division teams) –

www.abbynews.com/sports/how-m...

How much did the Abbotsford Canucks help Vancouver this season?

Abbotsford Canucks players led all Pacific Division teams in NHL games played in 2024-25

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Jul 1

The Abbotsford #Canucks bandwagon loaded up for the team's #CalderCup run, with the team averaging 6,136 over 13 games during the postseason.

The excellent playoff run overshadows the regular season, which was the lowest average in franchise history –

www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...

Abbotsford Canucks attendance bumps up for Calder Cup playoff run

Team averages 6,136 over 13 playoff games, increase of almost 2,000 per game over regular season

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Jun 27

The Abbotsford #Canucks reflected on a historic season and spent some time celebrating in front of thousands of fans inside the Abbotsford Centre on Thursday night - www.abbynews.com/sports/photo...

PHOTOS: Abbotsford Canucks celebrate Calder Cup win

Abbotsford Canucks players and hockey staff celebrate first-ever Calder Cup win

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Jun 24

The Abbotsford #Canucks are Calder Cup champions and how the historic win may take away a small sting from over 50 years of pain associated with the Canucks name - www.abbynews.com/sports/calde...

CALDER CUP CHAMPIONS: Abbotsford Canucks win AHL's top prize

Abbotsford defeats Charlotte 3-2 in game six to win the best-of-seven championship series 4-2

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Jun 24

PHOTOS: Abbotsford #Canucks took to the streets after last night’s historic 3-2 win to capture the franchise’s first-ever Calder Cup.

I went down to South Fraser Way and saw people losing their minds -

www.abbynews.com/sports/photo...

PHOTOS: Abbotsford Canucks fans take to the streets after historic Calder Cup win

Abbotsford Canucks lose their minds in joy after team wins Calder Cup

www.abbynews.com

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Jun 22

Back to Bojangles: The Charlotte Checkers post a 4-3 OT win over the Abbotsford Canuck to drag the #CalderCup Finals back to Charlotte.

Hear from both head coaches, #Canucks captain Chase Wouters & Christian Wolanin. Game six is Monday at 4 p.m. Abbotsford time

www.abbynews.com/sports/back-...

Back to Bojangles: Abbotsford Canucks fall 4-3 in OT to Charlotte in game five

Charlotte defeats Abbotsford 4-3 in overtime, Canucks remain up 3-2 in series as it returns to Bojangles Coliseum

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Jun 21

Tipsy Barrel (33720 South Fraser Way) also showing the game

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Jun 21

Thanks for that!

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Jun 21

Please share, haven’t heard anything

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Jun 21

Actually I just saw this - x.com/cityofpoco/s...

City of Port Coquitlam on X: "The @abbycanucks have a chance to take home the Calder Cup Sat June 21 🏆 Game 5 kicks off at 6 pm & we’ll be showing it live at PCCC. "The Calder Cup is within reach—let’s show our support for Abbotsford Canucks & catch all the action together at PCCC!" said Mayor @BradWestPoCo https://t.co/MmXyiGSB7W" / X

The @abbycanucks have a chance to take home the Calder Cup Sat June 21 🏆 Game 5 kicks off at 6 pm & we’ll be showing it live at PCCC. "The Calder Cup is within reach—let’s show our support for Abbotsford Canucks & catch all the action together at PCCC!" said Mayor @BradWestPoCo https://t.co/MmXyiGSB7W

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Jun 21

Nope all the watch parties are for away games only.

benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Jun 20

The Abbotsford #Canucks are now 1 win away from capturing #CalderCup after a 3-2 win in front of the largest #Canucks crowd ever at the Abbotsford Centre

Lekkerimaki busted out with two goals and Abbotsford led basically from start to finish. Game 5 is Saturday -

www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...

Abbotsford Canucks win 3-2, one victory away from Calder Cup title

Canucks now up 3-1 in best-of-seven series for the AHL's top prize, game five is Saturday (June 21)

www.abbynews.com

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Jun 18

The Abbotsford #Canucks explode for five goals in the third to down the Charlotte Checkers in game three of the #CalderCup Finals.

A completely wacky game from start to finish. Game four goes Thursday inside the Abbotsford Centre -

www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...

Abbotsford Canucks erupt in third period to earn 6-1 win in game three of Calder Cup FInals

Canucks score five goals in third period to take 2-1 series lead in Calder Cup Finals

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Jun 16

The name Benning has haunted some Vancouver #Canucks fans and on Sunday Abbotsford Canucks fans felt that similar sinking feeling.

Charlotte Checkers defenceman Michael Benning (Jim's nephew) turned into the OT hero and the Calder Cup Finals is now 1-1.

www.abbynews.com/sports/benni...

Benning haunts Abbotsford Canucks with overtime winner in game two

Canucks falls 3-2 in overtime to Charlotte, Calder Cup Finals now 1-1 heading back to Abbotsford

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Jun 14

Double OT Danila strikes again for the Abbotsford #Canucks, as they take game one of the AHL Calder Cup Finals from the Charlotte Checkers.

#Canucks now lead the best-of-seven series 1-0, game two goes Sunday at 1 p.m. inside the legendary BOJANGLES COLISEUM –

www.abbynews.com/sports/doubl...

'Double OT' Danila lifts Abbotsford Canucks to Calder Cup Finals game one win

Abbotsford comes back from 3-1 deficit to win 4-3 in double overtime

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benlypka.bsky.social @benlypka.bsky.social · Jun 12

SERIES PREVIEW: The Abbotsford #Canucks and Charlotte Checkers begin the final dance for AHL immortality when the Calder Cup Finals start on Friday in Charlotte.

Thanks to TJ Chillot – the voice of the Checkers for taking the time to chat –

www.abbynews.com/sports/serie...

SERIES PREVIEW: Abbotsford Canucks, Charlotte Checkers begin dance for AHL immortality

Calder Cup Finals open on Friday (June 13) inside the Bojangles Coliseum

www.abbynews.com

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