Game Recap: Abbotsford ‘Canucktoberfest’ A Success In Weekend Set

by Jada Radford | Oct 24 2026

The Abbotsford Canucks rallied in the third period, scoring three unanswered goals to extend their win streak as they beat the Calgary Wranglers 3-1 in the first game of a two-game weekend set on Oct. 24. 

Photo from Calgary Wranglers Instagram

The Abbotsford Canucks welcomed the Calgary Wranglers to Rogers Forum for a ‘Canucktoberfest’ themed match. The last matches between these teams fell in favor of the Wranglers earlier this month, with Calgary winning both meetings, taking 4-2 decisions Oct. 2 and Oct. 3 in Calgary. 

The Canucks entered hoping to extend their win streak to four games, and the Wranglers hoped to end their six-game road trip with two more wins. 

Calgary opened the game with possession of the puck, getting the first shot on goal of the game, and putting pressure on Abbotsford’s defense. The first period was defined by strong moments for both teams, however it ended scoreless. In the end, Abbotsford outshot Calgary 11-6 in the first; this period saw a couple of close shots by Abbotsford, but they were stopped by Calgary’s goaltender #35 Arsenii Sergeev to keep the Canucks scoreless.  

Calgary took a 1-0 lead in the second period, as a roughing penalty to Abbotsford’s #34 Cole Clayton at 0:40 allowed Calgary captain #6 Rory Kerins to score on the power play at 2:31, his fifth of the season. The star of the second period, and second star of the game, was Abbotsford goaltender #60 Nikita Tolopilo, facing eleven shots in the period. Calgary goaltender Sergeev faced six shots this period as he turned aside Abbotsford’s chances to keep the Wranglers in front. 

Abbotsford entered the final period with a vengeance, as #45 Sawyer Mynio scored his first goal of the season less than three minutes into the period. The Wranglers tried to make a push to tie up the game, but with penalties stacking up this period, Abbotsford’s #39 Ty Mueller was able to take advantage of a power play on #45 Sam Morton’s tripping minor at 11:40 to net his fifth of the season at 12:52, and put the Canucks ahead. In the end, Abbotsford's #34 Clayton netted the final goal of the game at 16:49 and sealed the victory for the Canucks. 

The Wranglers hope to even the back-to-back Oct. 25 to end their trip in Abbotsford. 

Photo from Abbotsford Canucks Instagram

Game Notes: 

Tolopilo made 21 saves on 22 shots, Sergeev made 24 on 27, and Abbotsford outshot Calgary 27-22. Ben Berard was the first star, with the primary assist on Mueller’s winner. Each team went 1 for its power plays (Abbotsford 1-for-3, Calgary 1-for-4). Abbotsford improves to 4-2-0-1 and Calgary drops to 5-4-0-0. Attendance was 4,368.