Sports Reporter

Matt Buse of the Abbotsford Cardinals awaits a throw at second base as Langley’s Justin Atkinson slides in safely on Saturday at DeLair Park.

Offence not in the Cards on opening weekend

On an overcast, sometimes soggy opening weekend, the Abbotsford Cardinals' bats simply didn't heat up.

Matt Buse of the Abbotsford Cardinals awaits a throw at second base as Langley’s Justin Atkinson slides in safely on Saturday at DeLair Park.
Former Hansen Secondary classmates Trevor Klassen (left) and Jacob Doerksen have joined forces in the Trinity Western men’s basketball program.

Unique friendship forged over basketball

At first glance, Jacob Doerksen and Trevor Klassen look like polar opposites.

Former Hansen Secondary classmates Trevor Klassen (left) and Jacob Doerksen have joined forces in the Trinity Western men’s basketball program.
Yale Secondary senior Nikki Segovia

Soccer star Segovia bound for UBC

It’s awfully hard to find a hole in Nikki Segovia’s resumé, athletic or otherwise.

Yale Secondary senior Nikki Segovia
Greg Nemisz

Bouma, Nemisz reassigned to Heat

The Abbotsford Heat received some welcome reinforcements from the Calgary Flames on Thursday.

Greg Nemisz
Abbotsford Olympians swimmer Robyn Nakano qualified for nationals by trimming nearly eight seconds off her personal best time in the 200-metre butterfly.

Nakano makes a splash at swimming provincials

Abbotsford swimmer Robyn Nakano is headed to nationals, and it's a tribute to her lofty goal-setting.

Abbotsford Olympians swimmer Robyn Nakano qualified for nationals by trimming nearly eight seconds off her personal best time in the 200-metre butterfly.
Jon Rheault tries to tip puck away from Hamilton Bulldogs Andreas Engqvist

Bulldogs deal Heat devastating defeat

There are losses, there are tough losses, and then there are losses that make you feel like you’ve been punched square in the gut by a young Mike Tyson. The Abbotsford Heat’s 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Hamilton Bulldogs on Tuesday evening was the latter.

Jon Rheault tries to tip puck away from Hamilton Bulldogs Andreas Engqvist
Shea Bourquin

Rugby club’s playoff hopes snuffed by Burnaby

The Abbotsford Rugby Football Club's return to the CDI Premier League will not include a trip to the playoffs.

Shea Bourquin
Heat goalie Leland Irving posted his second straight shutout on Monday evening against the Hamilton Bulldogs.

Irving exceptional as Heat edge Bulldogs 1-0

To say Leland Irving stood on his head against the Hamilton Bulldogs on Monday isn't a strong enough metaphor. It was a full-on Cirque du Soleil performance in the Heat crease.

Heat goalie Leland Irving posted his second straight shutout on Monday evening against the Hamilton Bulldogs.
Heat forward Ales Kotalik accelerates away from Gustav Nyquist of the Grand Rapids Griffins on Saturday at the AESC.

Dowling’s goal the difference as Heat beat Griffins

When the Abbotsford Heat signed Justin Dowling to an amateur tryout contract last week, a clause was written in whereby the team was required to fly the Cochrane, Alta. native's parents out for a game.
It turned out to be a solid investment for the Heat.

Heat forward Ales Kotalik accelerates away from Gustav Nyquist of the Grand Rapids Griffins on Saturday at the AESC.
Heat goalie Leland Irving showcases his flexibility while making a save on Friday evening at the AESC.

Heat stayin’ alive with win over Griffins

The Abbotsford Heat's 4-2 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins on Friday evening can be added to the growing mountain of evidence that Ales Kotalik's impact on this scoring-challenged team is transformative.

Heat goalie Leland Irving showcases his flexibility while making a save on Friday evening at the AESC.
He’s just 17

Sunny outlook for wrestling prodigy

Ask Sunny Dhinsa what it's like to win a senior national wrestling title at the age of 17, and he'll profess a certain amount of surprise.

He’s just 17
UFV Cascades head coach Barnaby Craddock believes Yale Lions standout Jordan Blackman will be a “next-generation star” for his program.

Yale basketball standout Blackman picks hometown Cascades

Sometimes, one play is all it takes to send a high school athlete's stock into the stratosphere.

UFV Cascades head coach Barnaby Craddock believes Yale Lions standout Jordan Blackman will be a “next-generation star” for his program.
A pair of midweek losses to Hamilton knocked Ryan MacMurchy (left) and the Heat off the pace in the playoff race.

News and notes: Playoff picture bleak, but no quit in Heat

The Abbotsford Heat are aiming to keep their playoff hopes alive this weekend as they host the Grand Rapids Griffins.

A pair of midweek losses to Hamilton knocked Ryan MacMurchy (left) and the Heat off the pace in the playoff race.
Longtime Abbotsford Skating Club executive members Irene Franklin (left) and Lynne Wright (right) watch Wright’s daughter Stacy Geddes and granddaughters Megan and Taralyn Wright and Franklin’s granddaughter Mica Kerr as they rehearse for the 40th anniversary ice show at MSA Arena.

Figure skating club celebrates 40 years

When the Abbotsford Skating Club hits the ice at MSA Arena on Saturday to celebrate its 40th anniversary, it will truly be a family affair.

Longtime Abbotsford Skating Club executive members Irene Franklin (left) and Lynne Wright (right) watch Wright’s daughter Stacy Geddes and granddaughters Megan and Taralyn Wright and Franklin’s granddaughter Mica Kerr as they rehearse for the 40th anniversary ice show at MSA Arena.
John Negrin had to rebuild his skating stride after a series of knee surgeries

Negrin singing a happier tune

During his recovery from knee surgery, Abbotsford Heat defenceman John Negrin had a lot of time on his hands. But rather than mope, he pursued another passion – music.

John Negrin had to rebuild his skating stride after a series of knee surgeries
Manitoba Moose goalie Eddie Lack kicks out a shot as a pair of Heat forwards

Larcenous Lack snuffs Heat

If the Abbotsford Heat end up missing the Calder Cup playoffs, they’ll look back and rue the day they crossed paths with Eddie Lack.

Manitoba Moose goalie Eddie Lack kicks out a shot as a pair of Heat forwards
Mouat point guard Josh Beasley scored six of his eight points in the final four minutes of the fourth quarter as the Hawks upset Burnaby South 75-68 in the provincial AAA quarter-finals.

Beasley’s late burst powers Hawks to Final Four

When a father coaches his son, it tends to be a fascinating dynamic. Such was the case on Thursday evening, as the W.J. Mouat Hawks took on the heavily favoured Burnaby South Rebels in the quarter-finals of the provincial AAA boys basketball championship.

Mouat point guard Josh Beasley scored six of his eight points in the final four minutes of the fourth quarter as the Hawks upset Burnaby South 75-68 in the provincial AAA quarter-finals.
Heat forward Stefan Meyer tries a wrap-around during the first period against the Hamilton Bulldogs on Friday at the AESC.

Keith’s late goal lifts Heat to huge win over Bulldogs

The Abbotsford Heat put together perhaps their most dominant performance of the season on Friday evening, but it took them until the final minute of the third period to nail down a victory over the Hamilton Bulldogs.

Heat forward Stefan Meyer tries a wrap-around during the first period against the Hamilton Bulldogs on Friday at the AESC.
Van College snuffs Mouat's title hopes

Van College snuffs Mouat’s title hopes

The W.J. Mouat Hawks' thrilling playoff run stalled in the provincial AAA semifinals, as they dropped a 74-56 decision to the Vancouver College Fighting Irish at the Langley Events Centre on Friday evening.

Van College snuffs Mouat's title hopes
Longtime Abbotsford soccer coach and current Vancouver Whitecaps assistant Colin Miller is excited for the Whitecaps' Major League Soccer debut this Saturday.

Whitecaps’ MLS debut a thrill for Miller

It's hard to wipe the smile off Colin Miller's face these days.

Longtime Abbotsford soccer coach and current Vancouver Whitecaps assistant Colin Miller is excited for the Whitecaps' Major League Soccer debut this Saturday.