Articles Posted in the AHL Category
AHL, Abbotsford Heat
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A dream come true
Just for a second put yourself in the skates of Aaron Volpatti. Coming into this camp he was up against ridiculous odds. The Canucks had gone all out to try and fill the massive crater that was the 4th line by loading up on fringe players. Byron Bitz, Mark Mancari, Steve Pinizzoto, Andrew Ebbett, Mike [...]
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And so it begins
Most of us are now happy about the fact that the Canucks gave us a great year last year and for those of you that are still healing, it will pass. For the second year in a row, the Canucks started the pre-season with a split squad game verse their northwest [...]
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Time to wake up
Before I begin, I’d like to say that I realize this is a site mostly devoted to the West coast and the sports teams which perform here. I think everyone does a great job of covering the teams and that this site has something very special to offer. With that in mind, I would like [...]
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Do or die for Cody
It is very rare when an injury to a star player is considered a good thing, but that is exactly what the surgery to Ryan Kesler could be. Though said to be ready for the start of the season, many feel this is wishful thinking with the extent of the injury and the healing window [...]
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Meet the Heat: Leland Irving
Working with the Heat, I often find myself in unique situations. I have had the opportunity to meet a number different people and players. I had the chance to talk with both Ryan Howse and Leland Irving not too long ago and with the hockey season a little ways away still; I thought it this [...]
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Looking forward: 2011-2012 Season
In most cases, any season which sees a sports team miss the play-off is considered an unsuccessful season. The Abbotsford Heat missed the play-offs last year, which was disappointing for the team, but as we take a closer look, we realize all the adversity that the team went through. When you don’t let adversity keep [...]
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Mac T to be named coach of baby Nucks
With the final NHL coaching gig being filled with the naming as Pete DeBoer as new head coach in New Jersey it leaves several good coaching candidates out in the dark. One of those who have been left jobless is former Edmonton oilers coach Craig MacTavish, but maybe not for long. Sources indicate that MacTavish [...]
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Canucks, Flames and the Abbotsford Heat
In my last article about the Heat I mentioned how keeping the team in Abbotsford would help the Vancouver Canucks fan base, and here’s why. I do not know why the Flames put their farm team into a Canuck zone; personally, I would not have done the same. People of the Fraser Valley are warming [...]
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We’ve reached 500 followers!
I would like to extend a big thanks too all of our followers, we’ve just surpassed 500 twitter followers now. We really would like to make sure everyone understands how important you the readers our to this blog. We love your comments, emails, and @mentions, we especially love the Re-Tweets and the links being passed [...]
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This is currently a hot topic
Moose to Abbotsford!
Now that I have your attention… The possibility of the Vancouver Canucks farm team moving to the valley is an intriguing topic, Because of the possible return of the NHL to Winnipeg, the Moose are going to need a new home. Rumours have had the Manitoba Moose moving to Abbotsford, the Abbotsford Heat moving to [...]
