By: Annie Nadin

The Wranglers broke open a tight defensive battle in Abbotsford on Tuesday night, skating to a 3-0 victory over the Canucks thanks to third-period goals from Yan Kuznetsov, Aydar Suniev, and Rory Kerins.

Box Score

After 40 minutes of scoreless hockey, and plenty of work for goaltender Ivan Prosvetov as Abbotsford outshot Calgary 33-20 through two periods, the Wranglers found their stride in the final frame.

Kuznetsov opened the scoring midway through the third, finishing a slick feed from Martin Frk to give Calgary the breakthrough they’d been hunting for all night.

Moments later, rookie Suniev buried his first professional goal, tucking home a backdoor setup from William Strömgren to make it 2-0.

With the momentum fully tilted in Calgary’s favour, Kerins added the insurance marker, ripping one from the slot off a smart feed from Sam Morton to seal the deal.

Stats Pack:

  • Aydar Suniev notched his first professional goal
  • Tonight’s game marks Ivan Prosvetovs seventh AHL shutout
  • Rory Kerins is ninth across the league in points (9)

The Calgary Wranglers are back in action and eyeing a series sweep against the Abbotsford Canucks Oct. 29. 

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