The Vancouver Canucks are relocating the teamsa国际传媒檚 American Hockey League affiliate to Abbotsford for the 2021-22 season.
The Canucks made the announcement online on Tuesday evening.
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According to the Canucks, details of a partnership with the city of Abbotsford are being finalized and the relocation will be subject to AHL Board of Governors approval on May 6.
The intended home of the Canucks new AHL affiliate is the Abbotsford Centre. The team would have a new name, brand, and logo, and play in the AHLsa国际传媒檚 Pacific Division. Further details and public comments await completion of the partnership agreement and AHL Board of Directors approval.
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Abbotsford mayor Henry Braun also weighed in on the news, releasing a statement on Tuesday evening.
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The AC previously hosted the Abbotsford Heat, the Calgary Flames AHL club, for five seasons. The club departed Abbotsford after the 2013-14 season.
