Abbotsford Canucks Announcer Attacked by Fan During Live AHL Playoff Game

During Game 5 of the AHL Pacific Division Final between the Abbotsford Canucks and the Colorado Eagles, Abbotsford announcer Brandon Astle was attacked live on air by a fan who managed to enter the broadcast booth. The fan reportedly threw a chair at Astle, hitting him in the back of the leg, prompting Astle to call for security and express his shock on the broadcast. Astle later addressed the incident on social media, acknowledging he could have handled it better but clarifying that the fan did not represent the Colorado Eagles organization and was subsequently removed from the arena. The fan denied throwing a chair and disputed being ejected. The incident raised concerns about security protocols for announcers in smaller AHL venues compared to the NHL, given the closer proximity of fans. Despite the disruption, the Abbotsford Canucks won the game 5-0 and advanced to the Western Conference Finals.