| Abbotsford Canucks | |
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| City | Abbotsford, British Columbia,Canada |
| League | American Hockey League |
| Conference | Western |
| Division | Pacific |
| Founded | 1932 |
| Home arena | Rogers Forum |
| Colours | Field green, Pacific blue, Fraser blue, valley fog grey, mountain white[1] |
| Owner(s) | Canucks Sports & Entertainment |
| General manager | Ryan Johnson[2] |
| Head coach | Manny Malhotra |
| Captain | Chase Wouters |
| Affiliates | Vancouver Canucks (NHL) Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) |
| Website | abbotsford |
| Franchise history | |
| 1932–1935 | Quebec Beavers |
| 1935–1951 | Springfield Indians |
| 1951–1954 | Syracuse Warriors |
| 1954–1967 | Springfield Indians |
| 1967–1974 | Springfield Kings |
| 1974–1994 | Springfield Indians |
| 1994–2005 | Worcester IceCats |
| 2005–2013 | Peoria Rivermen |
| 2013–2021 | Utica Comets |
| 2021–present | Abbotsford Canucks |
| Championships | |
| Division titles | 0 |
| Conference titles | 1 (2024–25) |
| Calder Cups | 1 (2024–25) |
 Current season | |
TheAbbotsford Canucks are a professionalice hockey team based inAbbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. The team began play in the2021–22 season with home games atRogers Forum as theAmerican Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of theNational Hockey League'sVancouver Canucks. The team is a relocation of the franchise owned by the Canucks and known as theUtica Comets from 2013 to 2021. This is the second AHL team to play in Abbotsford after theCalgary Flames affiliateAbbotsford Heat from2009 until2014.
The Abbotsford Canucks franchise is one of the oldest professional hockey franchises in existence, dating back to 1932, when the team was known as theQuebec Beavers. In 1935, the franchise moved to Springfield and became theIndians, reviving the name after the original Indians franchise ceased operations during the 1932–33Canadian-American Hockey League season. In addition to the Indians, the team has been known as theSyracuse Warriors,Springfield Kings,Worcester IceCats,Peoria Rivermen, and Utica Comets.
On March 29, 2013,Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CS&E), owners of theNational Hockey League's (NHL)Vancouver Canucks, was announced as purchasing theAmerican Hockey League (AHL) franchise then playing as the Peoria Rivermen. The purchase was approved by the league on April 18.[3] After purchasing the franchise, CS&E intended to have the franchise located in a market close toVancouver with their initial preference as Abbotsford, which at the time was home to theCalgary Flames AHL farm club, theAbbotsford Heat. The Heat had been rumoured to be relocating toUtica, New York, at the time.[4] Negotiations between the Canucks and Abbotsford broke down by April 22 and the Heat remained in the city.[5]
After exploring options for having the team in Vancouver,[6]Seattle,[7] andPeoria,[8] CS&E came to a six-year operating agreement withRobert Esche to place the franchise in Utica and the city's soon-to-be-renovatedMemorial Auditorium as theUtica Comets.[9] The Comets began play in the2013–14 AHL season. The Heat lasted only one more season in Abbotsford before relocating toGlens Falls, New York, as theAdirondack Flames in 2014. Before the2019–20 season, CS&E and Esche's operating contract was extended for up to an additional six years, with potential opt outs every two seasons.[10][11]
On July 14, 2021, the name, logo, and colours for the Abbotsford Canucks were released.[1] The Vancouver Canucks transferred both former Comets general managerRyan Johnson[2] and head coachTrent Cull to Abbotsford.[12]
On June 8, 2025, the Abbotsford Canucks advanced to theCalder Cup final for the first time in franchise history after defeating theTexas Stars in 6 games.[13] This marked the fourth appearance of the Vancouver Canucks' AHL affiliate in the final round joining the 1987-88 Fredericton Express (shared affiliation with the Quebec Nordiques), 2008-09 Manitoba Moose, and 2014-15 Utica Comets.
On June 23, 2025, the franchise won its first Calder Cup by defeating theCharlotte Checkers in 6 games becoming the first franchise from the AHL's Pacific Division, the first Western Canadian team, and the first Vancouver Canucks AHL affiliate to win the Calder Cup.[14]
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| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | PCT | GF | GA | Standing | Year | Prelims | 1st round | 2nd round | 3rd round | Finals |
| 2021–22 | 68 | 39 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 84 | .618 | 230 | 200 | 5th, Pacific | 2022 | L, 0–2,BAK | — | — | — | — |
| 2022–23 | 72 | 40 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 87 | .604 | 229 | 203 | 4th, Pacific | 2023 | W, 2–0,BAK | L, 1–3,CGY | — | — | — |
| 2023–24 | 72 | 40 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 87 | .604 | 234 | 210 | 5th, Pacific | 2024 | W, 2–1,COL | L, 0–3,ONT | — | — | — |
| 2024–25 | 72 | 44 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 92 | .639 | 241 | 204 | 2nd, Pacific | 2025 | W, 2–1,TUC | W, 3–1,CV | W, 3–2,COL | W, 4–2,TEX | W, 4–2,CLT |
Updated October 28, 2025.[15]
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