The Abbotsford Canucks opened training camp for the first time ever on home ice inside the Abbotsford Centre on Wednesday (Oct. 2) morning.
Players participated in a number of drills including breakouts, forechecking and one-on-one battles.
Training camp day one - working on breakouts
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The on-ice sessions was free for fans to observe and about 30 fans took in the first training.
The training continues tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday (Oct. 4). Both of those sessions are free for fans to attend and the doors open at 10 a.m. Players are expected to be on the ice around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday and Friday.
Lekkerimaki in a one-on-one with Nielsen
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The final day of training camp on Saturday (Oct. 5) will feature a scrimmage. Doors open at 10 a.m. with a puck drop set for 11 a.m. The scrimmage is also free for fans to attend. Following the scrimmage will be an opportunity for fans to meet and greet select Abbotsford Canucks players, as well as a Q and A session for fans with new head coach Manny Malhotra.
WATCH HOCKEY AND MEET THE ABBY CANUCKS! 鉁嶏笍
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Join us post-scrimmage for an autograph signing with select Abbotsford Canucks players and a Q&A with our new head coach Manny Malhotra on our South Rise at sections 113 & 114.
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In other news related to the team, the Canucks lost the services of goalie Jiri Patera as he was claimed on waivers by the Boston Bruins. Patera was expected to play a significant role in Abbotsford this season. He was signed by the Canucks on July 1. Forward Phil Di Giuseppe and defenceman Christian Wolanin both cleared waivers earlier today.
BOS claims Jiri Patera from VCR
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Phillip Di Giuseppe cleared.
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Abbotsford opens the season in Calgary against the Wranglers on Oct. 11 and then host the San Diego Gulls for the home opener on Oct. 25.
