By: Annie Nadin – 1.1.25.
The Wranglers mounted a powerful third-period comeback to secure a 4-2 win over the Abbotsford Canucks at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday afternoon.
Rory Kerins put up two markers, with Martin Frk, and Sam Honzek also tallied.
After a scoreless first period, and a late second-period goal from Sammy Blais that gave the Canucks a 1-0 lead, the Wranglers dominated the final frame, scoring four unanswered goals.
The Wranglers offence came to life at the end of the second period, beginning with Kerins’ highlight-reel goal to tie the game at 1-1.
Rory Kerins picks up his 20th goal of the season and passes his 2023-24 point record!! pic.twitter.com/y6f7Ym83Nd
— Calgary Wranglers (@AHLWranglers) January 1, 2025
Kerins finished off a beautiful pass from Hunter Brzustewicz, who had brought the puck around the Canucks net before finding his teammate for a one-timer from the crease.
The Wranglers wasted little time taking the lead in the third, as veteran Frk beat Abbotsford goaltender Arturs Silovs.
Frk received a slick pass from Jeremie Poirier in the circle and threaded the needle through traffic to give Calgary a 2-1 advantage.
FRK THREADS THE NEEDLE 🪡 pic.twitter.com/xsKmUaZ0qI
— Calgary Wranglers (@AHLWranglers) January 1, 2025
Kerins wasn’t done yet, adding another tally just minutes later.
After a well-timed feed from William Stromgren, Kerins pounced on a loose puck right outside the crease, tapping it in for a 3-1 lead.
What’s better than one goal? 2️⃣ goals!! pic.twitter.com/ZO4kykWfMv
— Calgary Wranglers (@AHLWranglers) January 1, 2025
Christian Wolanin responded for Abbotsford with a quick blast from the point that narrowed the margin to 3-2.
However, the Wranglers sealed the game with an empty-netter from Honzek with just 30 seconds left on the clock.
The Wranglers will look to carry this momentum into their next matchup against the Manitoba Moose on Jan. 3 and Jan. 5 at the ‘Dome.
