Abbotsford Canucks Win First Calder Cup Title

The Abbotsford Canucks won their first Calder Cup championship with a 3-2 comeback victory over the Charlotte Checkers in Game 6, becoming the first Vancouver Canucks AHL affiliate and first Canadian team since 2018 to capture the title. After trailing 2-0 in the first period, Abbotsford rallied with goals from Sammy Blais, Danila Klimovich, and Linus Karlsson, who scored the game-winner. Goaltender Arturs Silovs made 28 saves and played a crucial role throughout the playoffs. The win denied the Florida Panthers organization a Stanley Cup-Calder Cup sweep and was achieved under first-year coach Manny Malhotra, with Abbotsford having eliminated Tucson, Coachella Valley, and Texas. The victory is a bright spot for the Canucks organization, which missed the NHL playoffs, and highlights the NHL experience of several key Abbotsford players. Abbotsford's triumph marks a significant milestone in their franchise history.