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In the midst of a dreadful losing streak, the Vancouver Canucks delivered some delightful news about the impending relocation of the team’s AHL affiliate.
The Canucks announced on Tuesday that they’re intending to bring their AHL team to Abbotsford for the 2021-22 season.
The news inspired fans on social media to drop a barrage of name suggestions. Some were good, some were…a little out there.
Since the announcement stated that the team will have a new name, Comets is out of the running. With that stipulation out of the way, here are the nine best name ideas for the rebrand of the Canucks’ AHL affiliate in Abbotsford.
At even-strength, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner have combined for more goals (46) and points (97) than any other duo in the sport. We’re talking about 23-year-olds. Yes, they’re rolling at their best. But better might still lie ahead.
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Hart to Beat at Home
Goalie week continues with a look at Carter Hart s performances on home ice by Bill Meltzer @BillMeltzer / philadelphiaflyers.com
Last season, Carter Hart s performance on home ice at the Wells Fargo Center was one for the Flyers franchise record books. His overall home statistics (20-3-2 record, 1.63 goals against average, .943 save percentage) ranked among the top three seasons among all goalies in franchise history. As a matter of fact, Hart s .943 save percentage was the best single season at home in that category spanning the team s entire history.
In terms of overall numbers at home, the top two overall statistical seasons are Bernie Parent s 1973-74 season (27-6-2, 1.40 GAA, .938 SV%) and Roman Cechmanek s 2002-03 home performance (14-8-6, 1.59 GAA, .934 SV%). Hart ranked third.