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FILE - The Stanley Cup makes an appearance during the Gay Pride Parade in Chicago, Sunday June 27, 2010. At least one National Hockey League team with a Russian player on its roster has decided against wearing special warmup jerseys to commemorate Pride Night because of a Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights. (AP Photo/Chicago Tribune, William DeShazer, File)

Unwelcome spotlight falls on NHL team Pride night events

All 32 NHL teams hold a Pride night, though many do so without themed jerseys

 

Vancouver Giants were in Portland Tuesday, where they defeated the Winterhawks in overtime by the score of 3-2. Last two games of regular season run Saturday and Sunday against the Kelowna Rockets. (Keith Dwiggins/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Vancouver Giants 2 games away from WHL playoffs

OT victory over Portland Winterhawks Tuesday secured matchup with Kamloops at the end of the month

 

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Chilliwack Minor Hockey Association hosts free female hockey camp

The female hockey program has been thriving in recent years and CMHA wants to grow it further

 

The Abbotsford Canucks dropped a 3-1 contest to the Bakersfield Condors on Wednesday (March 22). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Abbotsford Canucks fall 3-1 to Bakersfield Condors

Abbotsford’s power play goes zero for four in divisional loss

The Abbotsford Canucks dropped a 3-1 contest to the Bakersfield Condors on Wednesday (March 22). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
Wayne McGrath (left) with his son Gord McGrath. (Contributed)

Still got it: 79-year-old Vernon man Wayne McGrath is a hockey lifer

The former Mayor of Vernon started playing for the Moonshiners rec team 45 years ago

Wayne McGrath (left) with his son Gord McGrath. (Contributed)
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Jason Zucker (16) is checked to the ice by Ottawa Senators’ Jakob Chychrun (6) in front of goaltender Dylan Ferguson (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Monday, March 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Goalie from Vancouver Island makes 48 saves to earn his first NHL win

Dylan Ferguson and his Ottawa Senators defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Jason Zucker (16) is checked to the ice by Ottawa Senators’ Jakob Chychrun (6) in front of goaltender Dylan Ferguson (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Monday, March 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
The South Coast Women's Hockey League is hosting its year-end provincial tournament in Hope March 24-26.

South Coast Women’s Hockey League teams face off in Hope with provincial title on the line

The SCWHL looks to crown a senior AA champion when teams hit the ice this weekend

The South Coast Women's Hockey League is hosting its year-end provincial tournament in Hope March 24-26.
Matt Alfaro fires his second goal past Ontario Reign goalie Cal Petersen in Abbotsford’s 5-2 win on Saturday (March 18). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Canucks sweep Ontario Reign with 5-2 win

Arturs Silovs makes 42 saves, Matt Alfaro has three point night in win

Matt Alfaro fires his second goal past Ontario Reign goalie Cal Petersen in Abbotsford’s 5-2 win on Saturday (March 18). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Vincent Arseneau (right) recorded one goal and one hit in the Canucks 4-0 win over the Ontario Reign on Friday (March 17). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Abbotsford Canucks blank Ontario Reign 4-0

Spencer Martin records his 13th career AHL shutout in dominant Canucks win

Vincent Arseneau (right) recorded one goal and one hit in the Canucks 4-0 win over the Ontario Reign on Friday (March 17). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
A Chilliwack U18 co-ed hockey squad learned about the history of the Canadian residential school system while participating in the Orange Jersey Project. (submitted photo)

Chilliwack hockey squad participates in Orange Jersey Project

The project uses the power of sports to educate young athletes about the residential school system

A Chilliwack U18 co-ed hockey squad learned about the history of the Canadian residential school system while participating in the Orange Jersey Project. (submitted photo)
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Chilliwack Chiefs ready to pounce on playoff positioning

With five games remaining in the BCHL season, the club can realistically move up to third place

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Vernon’s Larry Kwong is given his 2011 Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame induction plaque by Vernon student Gavin Donald. A push to have Kwong inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame continues. (Morning Star - file photo)

75 years ago today: B.C. player makes hockey history

Larry Kwong became first person of Asian descent to play in NHL when he suited up for the NY Rangers

Vernon’s Larry Kwong is given his 2011 Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame induction plaque by Vernon student Gavin Donald. A push to have Kwong inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame continues. (Morning Star - file photo)
Vancouver Canucks’ Phillip Di Giuseppe (left) celebrates with teammate Brock Boeser after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during third period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, February 18, 2023. Di Giuseppe has agreed to a two-year, two-way contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks, the team announced Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam

Canucks, Di Giuseppe agree on 2-year, 2-way contract extension

29-year-old winger has 2 goals and 2 assists in 13 games with Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks’ Phillip Di Giuseppe (left) celebrates with teammate Brock Boeser after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during third period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, February 18, 2023. Di Giuseppe has agreed to a two-year, two-way contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks, the team announced Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam
Abbotsford’s Aatu Räty celebrates his first goal as a member of the Canucks organization on Saturday (March 11). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford’s Aatu Räty busts open scoring drought with pair of goals in 4-2 win over Colorado

Canucks game-winning goal considered a high stick by Colorado, Abbotsford widens gap in standings

Abbotsford’s Aatu Räty celebrates his first goal as a member of the Canucks organization on Saturday (March 11). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Planet Ice in Maple Ridge is the only B.C. arena to be a finalist in this year’s Kraft Hockeyville contest. (The News file)

B.C. arena named finalist in Kraft Hockeyville contest

Planet Ice is one of the four finalists competing for the $250,000 grand prize

Planet Ice in Maple Ridge is the only B.C. arena to be a finalist in this year’s Kraft Hockeyville contest. (The News file)
Danila Klimovich and the Abbotsford Canucks muscled their way to a 3-2 overtime win over the Manitoba Moose on Wednesday (March 8). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Abbotsford Canucks earn 3-2 overtime win over Manitoba Moose

Forward Kyle Rau scores the overtime winner, Nils Höglander adds his 12th

Danila Klimovich and the Abbotsford Canucks muscled their way to a 3-2 overtime win over the Manitoba Moose on Wednesday (March 8). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
The Abbotsford Canucks crash the Manitoba Moose net during AHL action at the Abbotsford Centre on Tuesday (March 7). (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Canucks edged 4-3 by Manitoba Moose

Canucks blow early 2-0 lead and have now lost three straight

The Abbotsford Canucks crash the Manitoba Moose net during AHL action at the Abbotsford Centre on Tuesday (March 7). (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
G-Men secure spot in playoffs with another triumph over the Victoria Royals Saturday night. (Kevin Light/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Playoff spot clinched for Giants

Vancouver down Victoria Royals 4-2 to secure berth in the WHL playoffs at end of month

G-Men secure spot in playoffs with another triumph over the Victoria Royals Saturday night. (Kevin Light/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Newly acquired Abbotsford Canucks defenceman Zach Giuttari played for the Chilliwack Chiefs of the BCHL in 2015-16 before going on to four years at Brown University (left). (Brown U photo)

Abbotsford Canucks trade for Chilliwack Chiefs alum Zach Giuttari

The American Hockey League squad needed a veteran D-man after Wyatt Kalynuk was sent to New York

Newly acquired Abbotsford Canucks defenceman Zach Giuttari played for the Chilliwack Chiefs of the BCHL in 2015-16 before going on to four years at Brown University (left). (Brown U photo)
The Abbotsford Centre is scheduled to get a new scoreboard later this year. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Centre receiving new scoreboard, several other upgrades

City of Abbotsford’s 2023 draft budget sets aside $1.5 million for renewals and replacements

The Abbotsford Centre is scheduled to get a new scoreboard later this year. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
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