Abbotsford Canucks Sign Two Defencemen After 10-Game Losing Streak
The Calder Cup champions this year, the Abbotsford Canucks, are preparing to face San Jose with two essential new players following a tough period without wins.
Abbotsford is currently enduring a franchise-record 10-game losing streak, partly due to multiple injuries. Key players like Jett Woo and Guillaume Brisebois remain sidelined. Goalies Nikita Tolopilo and Ty Young have also been injured, while Jiri Patera was called up to serve as an emergency goalie for the Vancouver Canucks. This left Abbotsford without a goaltender until rookie Jonathan Lemieux stepped in.
New Defence Additions
General Manager Ryan Johnson announced the signing of two defence players on professional try-out agreements (PTOs):
- Jake Murray, 23, who spent three seasons in the ECHL, recording 7 goals and 41 assists in 107 regular-season games.
- Phip Waugh, 25, with 5 goals and 9 assists over 53 ECHL games.
These new signings aim to strengthen the team’s lineup as they attempt to recover from their recent challenges.
Upcoming Game
Abbotsford looks to turn their fortunes during Armed Forces Night on November 11, when they play against the San Jose Barracuda with this revamped roster.
“This year’s Calder Cup champions are facing off against San Jose with two much-needed players after going winless for nearly a month.”
Author’s summary: The Abbotsford Canucks, struggling through injuries and a losing streak, signed two new defencemen to improve their chances in an upcoming key game.