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Bantam Hawks primed for hockey provincials

Bantam Hawks primed for hockey provincials

With momentum and home ice advantage on their side, the Abbotsford Hawks could be on the cusp of a special performance at the bantam Tier 1 hockey provincials.

Bantam Hawks primed for hockey provincials
Devon Toews of the Abbotsford Pilots protects the puck against pressure from Taylor Young of the Port Moody Black Panthers.

Pilots fly to PIJHL final

The Abbotsford Pilots are a resilient bunch. The local junior B hockey club capped a comeback from a 3-1 series deficit on Tuesday, beating the Port Moody Black Panthers 6-3 at MSA Arena.

Devon Toews of the Abbotsford Pilots protects the puck against pressure from Taylor Young of the Port Moody Black Panthers.

Playoff push begins in earnest for Heat

The Abbotsford Heat are locked in a dogfight for a playoff berth, and Jim Playfair made sure the urgency of the situation was impressed on his players on Wednesday morning.

Gurminder Kang drives past a Fleetwood Park opponent on Wednesday at AAA provincials in Langley.

Mouat boys slay Dragons in provincial opener

The W.J. Mouat senior boys basketball team won its opener at AAA provincials on Wednesday, edging the Fleetwood Park Dragons 57-52 at the Langley Events Centre.

Gurminder Kang drives past a Fleetwood Park opponent on Wednesday at AAA provincials in Langley.
The Columbia Bible College men's volleyball team celebrated the first national championship in school history on Saturday in Sherbrooke

Bearcats win national volleyball title

The Columbia Bible College men's volleyball team pulled off an epic upset on Saturday evening in Sherbrooke, Que. to clinch the Abbotsford school's first national championship.

The Columbia Bible College men's volleyball team celebrated the first national championship in school history on Saturday in Sherbrooke
Ales Kotalik (left) and Joe Piskula of the Abbotsford Heat battle for the puck with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Brett Sterling.

Kotalik’s shootout goal lifts Heat past Penguins

It was a white-knuckle ride, but the Abbotsford Heat locked up a crucial victory over the league-leading Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Saturday.

Ales Kotalik (left) and Joe Piskula of the Abbotsford Heat battle for the puck with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Brett Sterling.
Tournament MVP Kayli Sartori of the W.J. Mouat Hawks celebrates after her team won the 2011 AAA girls basketball crown against Claremont of Victoria on Saturday night.

Updated: Hawks make history, edge Claremont in provincial final

The W.J. Mouat senior girls basketball team clinched the first AAA provincial championship in school history on Saturday, as they edged the Claremont Spartans of Victoria 69-64 in the title game at Capilano University.

Tournament MVP Kayli Sartori of the W.J. Mouat Hawks celebrates after her team won the 2011 AAA girls basketball crown against Claremont of Victoria on Saturday night.
A radio report Thursday suggested the Abbotsford Heat might be headed to Chilliwack to make room for the Manitoba Moose

Heat refute rumours of Canucks affiliate arriving

Abbotsford Heat management shot down rumours Thursday about possible relocation and affiliation switches related to the Vancouver Canucks.

A radio report Thursday suggested the Abbotsford Heat might be headed to Chilliwack to make room for the Manitoba Moose
Geoff Walker of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins rips a shot past Heat goalie Leland Irving to open the scoring on Friday evening at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre.

Thiessen, Penguins blank Heat in homecoming game

According to his teammates with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Brad Thiessen is Mr. Composure.

Geoff Walker of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins rips a shot past Heat goalie Leland Irving to open the scoring on Friday evening at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre.
Katie Brink and the W.J. Mouat Hawks staved off an upset bid from the Carson Graham Eagles on Thursday at the AAA high school girls basketball provincials.

Hawks survive scare vs. Carson Graham

After the W.J. Mouat Hawks set a new single-game scoring record for the provincial AAA girls basketball championship on Wednesday, few pundits would have predicted they'd be pushed to the brink of elimination the very next day.

Katie Brink and the W.J. Mouat Hawks staved off an upset bid from the Carson Graham Eagles on Thursday at the AAA high school girls basketball provincials.
Hawks soar to B.C. title game

Hawks soar to B.C. title game

The W.J. Mouat Hawks punched their ticket to the B.C. AAA high school girls basketball championship game with a gritty victory over the South Kamloops Titans on Friday evening.

Hawks soar to B.C. title game

Heat shoot down Canuck rumours

Abbotsford Heat management shot down rumours Thursday about possible relocation and affiliation switches related to the Vancouver Canucks.

Pens captain Craig savours homecoming

As impressive hockey homecomings go, Ryan Craig's arrival in Abbotsford this week is roughly the equivalent of pulling up to your 10-year high school reunion in a limousine.

Ashleyn Sarowa of the W.J. Mouat Hawks drives past Prince George Polars opponent Mauvia Nijjier.

Hawks break scoring record in provincial opener

The W.J. Mouat Hawks set a new scoring record for the B.C. AAA high school girls basketball championship on Wednesday afternoon, blasting the Prince George Polars 116-17 in their opener at Capilano University.

Ashleyn Sarowa of the W.J. Mouat Hawks drives past Prince George Polars opponent Mauvia Nijjier.

Rugby club avoids Premier League relegation

It was a good news/bad news kind of weekend for the Abbotsford Rugby Football Club in the CDI Premier League.

Heat goalie Leland Irving and his Wilkes-Barre/Scranton counterpart Brad Thiessen have been battling back and forth at the top of the AHL goalie wins list this season. Thiessen

Dynamic duel: Goalie match-up highlights Heat-Penguins clash

Last summer in Abbotsford, Leland Irving and Brad Thiessen handled the goaltending chores for a group of local pros who skated together on a regular basis. With the way both netminders have been rolling this season in the AHL, it's safe to say those summer scrimmages were relatively low-scoring affairs.

Heat goalie Leland Irving and his Wilkes-Barre/Scranton counterpart Brad Thiessen have been battling back and forth at the top of the AHL goalie wins list this season. Thiessen
Pilots forward Colton Cowden fends off a back-checking Julian Klaric of the Port Moody Black Panthers.

Taylor stymies Pilots in Game 2

A tremendous goaltending performance from Nicholas Taylor drew the Port Moody Black Panthers even with the Abbotsford Pilots in their second-round playoff series.

Pilots forward Colton Cowden fends off a back-checking Julian Klaric of the Port Moody Black Panthers.
The Abbotsford bantam Tier 1 Hawks celebrated a Final Four title on Sunday in Burnaby. The Hawks host the provincial championships March 20-23 at MSA Arena.

Bantam Hawks win Final Four title

The Abbotsford bantam Tier 1 Hawks pulled off a major upset at the Lower Mainland Final Four tournament on the weekend, knocking off undefeated Burnaby Winter Club to claim the title.

The Abbotsford bantam Tier 1 Hawks celebrated a Final Four title on Sunday in Burnaby. The Hawks host the provincial championships March 20-23 at MSA Arena.
Gurminder Kang (right) of the Mouat Hawks battles through some physical defence from Scott Hind of the Terry Fox Ravens.

MVP Kang leads Mouat boys to Valley hoops crown

If Vegas took wagers on the AAA Fraser Valley boys basketball tournament,…

Gurminder Kang (right) of the Mouat Hawks battles through some physical defence from Scott Hind of the Terry Fox Ravens.
Trinity Western setter Ben Ball (left) goes up for a block against the Brandon Bobcats during the CIS championship game in Langley on Sunday.

Abbotsford v-ballers excel at CIS nationals

It was a banner weekend for Abbotsford's volleyball community, as six local high school grads celebrated national university championships.

Trinity Western setter Ben Ball (left) goes up for a block against the Brandon Bobcats during the CIS championship game in Langley on Sunday.