Eagles and Canucks Face-Off for the First Time This Season

Feb 24, 2023

Colorado will face-off against Abbotsford for the first time this season tonight, at 7:05 pm MST at Budweiser Events Center, CO.

 

On Sunday, Calgary netted three power-play goals and one shorthanded tally, as the Wranglers defeated the Colorado Eagles 5-3. Forwards Sampo Ranta, Charles Hudon and Cal Burke each found the back of the net in the loss. Calgary defenseman Jeremie Poirier led the way with three assists, while goaltender Dustin Wolf made 21 saves on 24 shots to earn his league-leading 30^th win of the season.

 

Eagles vs Abbotsford

Budweiser Events Center - Loveland, CO

 

Game Time	7:05 PM MST
Watch	AHLTV (Subscription required) The Summit, Sand Bar
Radio	99.9 The Point available online or with the 99.9 The Point App
Follow	@ColoradoEagles, Game Center
Tickets	Buy Tickets Here
Game Notes	See Game Notes Here

Roster Report

The Avalanche recently recalled forward Ben Meyers and goaltender Justus Annunen.

 

The Eagles recently signed forward Kevin O’Neil to a PTO.

 

The Avalanche recently reassigned goaltender Jonas Johansson and defenseman Brad Hunt to the Eagles.

 

The Avalanche recently acquired forward Matt Nieto and defenseman Ryan Merkley from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenseman Jacob MacDonald and forward Martin Kaut.

 

By the Numbers

The Eagles are sitting at a 28-17-4-1 record this season. Colorado is currently ranked 4th in the Pacific Division. 

The Canucks have a 29-18-2-2 record this season. Abbotsford is currently ranked 3rd in the Pacific Division.

Colorado - Abbotsford Connections

Eagles defenseman Mitchell Vande Sompel and Abbotsford forward John Stevens played for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers together from 2017-2019.

Eagles forward Spencer Smallman and Abbotsford forward Phil Di Giuseppe played for the Charlotte Checkers together during the 2018-19 season