"To have this finally out, for the fans in Abbotsford and the Canucks organization, it’s a huge step for us. We’re excited about having our American league affiliate right in our backyard," Abbotsford Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson said on a video call Wednesday.
"It’s a great step for our entire organization."
The two teams will also share a green and blue colour scheme, with the Abbotsford Canucks adopting the "Johnny Canuck" logo previously used on occasion by the Vancouver squad. The image features a bearded lumberjack wearing overalls and skates and carrying a hockey stick.
The Abbotsford Canucks' dark jersey will be primarily "field green" and its light jersey will be "mountain white." Both will feature Johnny Canuck and sleeve stripes forming the letter A to represent Abbotsford.