The Chicago Wolves won back-to-back games against the Abbotsford Heat this weekend, including a 1-0 shutout win on Saturday night. Here’s a collection of images from that contest, for your ogling pleasure. All photos by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat all-time leading scorer Ben Walter races up the wing with seconds left in a 1-0 loss to the Chicago Wolves on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Check out the rest of the pics after the jump.
Chilliwack Bruins played the first intermission TimBits game at the January 13, 2013 Abbotsford Heat game vs the Chicago Wolves. This young fellow surveys the ice as fans filter into the arena about 35 minutes before puck drop. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat forward Brett Olson was sprung for this shorthanded breakaway in the first period, but it was Brad Hunt and the Chicago Wolves who would win this game 1-0. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat all-time leading scorer Ben Walter races up the wing with seconds left in a 1-0 loss to the Chicago Wolves on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat forward Greg Nemisz moves through neutral ice during a 1-0 loss to the Chicago Wolves on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat defenseman Drew MacKenzie watches action near the opponent’s net during a 1-0 loss to the Chicago Wolves on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat forward Brett Olson lines up a check behind the enemy net during a 1-0 loss to the Chicago Wolves on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat winger Ryan Howse, who played four full seasons for the Chilliwack Bruins of the WHL, skates through the Chicago Wolves crease during AHL action on January 12, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
The Abbotsford Entertainment and Sport Centre was sold out for the January 13, 2013 game between the Abbotsford Heat and Chicago Wolves. Nicole Quigley (left) and Katie Forss had drinks and smiles during the second period. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat president Ryan Walter patrols games at the AESC to meet and greet the fans. Here he shares his 1986 Stanley Cup ring with Nicole Quigley, a longtime Flames fan. (Wait. What’s wrong with this picture?) Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Kennedy might be on to something when he says the TimBits hockey at intermission is one of the most enjoyable aspects of the game. I mean, how do you not love this stuff? Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Chicago Wolves forward Andrew Gordon chews on his mouthguard during a stoppage in play during a 1-0 win over the Abbotsford Heat on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Chicago Wolves forward Andrew Gordon wheels the puck through the neutral zone during a 1-0 win over the Abbotsford Heat on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Chicago Wolves forward Anton Rodin awaits a face-off in the defensive zone during a 1-0 win over the Abbotsford Heat on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Chicago Wolves winger Bill Sweat lines up an offensive zone hit against the Abbotsford Heata 1-0 on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat ice crew member Chyna hops off the ice at the end of a TV timeout during a 1-0 loss to the Chicago Wolves on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Chicago Wolves defenseman Brad Hunt lines up a defensive zone body check during a 1-0 win over the Abbotsford Heat on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Chicago Wolves defenseman Brad Hunt watches the play develop during a 1-0 win over the Abbotsford Heat on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Chicago Wolves forward Darren Archibald prepares for puck drop during a 1-0 win over the Abbotsford Heat on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Chicago Wolves forward Darren Archibald settles the puck in the offensive zone during a 1-0 win over the Abbotsford Heat on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat ice crew member Madison does her best Serious Beatle impression at the end of a TV time out during a 1-0 loss to the Chicago Wolves on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Chicago Wolves forward Gillaume Desbiens was merely Descommesicommeca during a 1-0 win over the Abbotsford Heat on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Defenseman Jeremy Blain wins a battle along the boards for the Chicago Wolves during a 1-0 win over the Abbotsford Heat on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Chicago Wolves goaltender Matt Climie can stop a few pucks in addition to commissioning awesome paint jobs for his mask. He allowed just one goal in six periods to defeat the Abbotsford Heat 3-1 and 1-0 the weekend of January 11-12, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Chicago Wolves defenseman Peter Andersson patrols the defensive zone during a 1-0 win over the Abbotsford Heat on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat ice crew member Kirsten gives a cheeky grin at the end of a TV time out during a 1-0 loss to the Chicago Wolves on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Kennedy Goodkey is a Vancouver-based writer, director and all-around hockey fan — or at least, so he thought until tonight. Here is proof that he did indeed put great thought and effort into his votes for the game’s three stars. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat goaltender Danny Taylor (#30) allowed just one goal in five periods this weekend, but the Chicago Wolves won both games, 3-1 and 1-0, thanks largely to Brett Sterling’s first-period natural hat trick on Friday night. Taylor relieved Leland Irving of his duties for the 2nd period Friday. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat staffer Braden Floris looks at the time remaining on the clock during a 1-0 loss to the Chicago Wolves on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Chicago Wolves defenseman Derek Joslin readies for an offensive zone face-off during a 1-0 win over the Abbotsford Heat on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Chicago Wolves blueliner Derek Joslin patrols the defensive zone during a 1-0 win over the Abbotsford Heat on January 13, 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
