Abbotsford Heat Face Off - issue 2

O F F I C I A L

F A N

G U I D E

FACEOFF WHO IS THAT MASKED MAN? On his way to becoming a prime-time puckstopper, Heat goalie Leland Irving survived a bout with cancer.

PAGE 3

LEADING ROLE Veteran enforcer Peter Vandermeer looks after his teammates on and off the ice.

PAGE 4

BEHIND THE BENCH with Jim Playfair With the regular season fast approaching, the Heat head coach discusses his team’s strong showing in the preseason.

PAGE 6 Right-wing DAVID VAN DER GULIK gets called up for 6 NHL games.

OCTOBER 2009

accidents happen. we make it better.

• Complete collision services • We repair all makes and models • Most advanced digital laser frame measuring system in the valley

™ we ar are now an accredited collision re repairs & valet service shop!

105-31234 WHEEL AVE AVE., ABBOTSFORD ABBOTSFO • 360FABRICATION.COM • 604.859.3608

A2

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

FACE

A B B O T S F O R D ’ S P R O H O C K E Y T E A MA

T A

D R MSA Ford O F S T welcomes the BBO A

E H

to this great community and offers Best Wishes on your inaugural season!

TOP DRAFT PICK for our 2011 Season

our next ‘all star’ world car!

Test Drive a Ford to help find a cure for Breast Cancer and you could win the new 2010 Fusion Hybrid!



DL#7957

MON - THURS • 8:30am - 8pm | FRI & SAT • 8:30am - 6pm | SUNDAY • CLOSED

Fraser Valley Auto Mall Hwy 1 [ Mt Lehman Exit ] Abbotsford 604.857.2293 • Mission 604.853.2293 www.msaford.com

WINNER

FAVOURITE NEW AUTO DEALERSHIP FAVOURITE USED AUTO DEALERSHIP FAVOURITE AUTO REPAIR FACILITY

FINALIST

FAVOURITE AUTO PARTS STORE

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

A3

FACE NET GAIN

MA B B O T S F O R D ’ S P R O H O C K E Y T E A M

HEAT GOALIE LELAND IRVING IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE TOP UP-AND-COMING PUCKSTOPPERS IN HOCKEY. BUT IT’S HIS STATUS AS A CANCER SURVIVOR THAT HELPS HIM CONNECT WITH FANS.

DanKINVIG ABBOTSFORD NEWS

Considering the hazards of the position – scorching slap shots, power forwards crashing the crease, and the like – hockey goaltenders have perhaps the toughest job description in all of sports.

But for Abbotsford Heat goalie Leland Irving, the perils and pressures of being the last line of defence pale in comparison to what he’s already overcome in his life.

Irving, 21, is a cancer survivor. The disease touches thousands of lives in Canada each year – according to the Canadian Cancer Society, an estimated 171,000 new cases of cancer and 75,300 deaths will occur in 2009 – and Irving’s personal experience helps him to forge a special bond with fans in every city that his hockey career takes him through.

“For a select few fans, it seems like you’re really connected,” Irving said following a recent practice at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre.

“Being able to relate to them on issues like (cancer), you’re able to understand them a little better and really get to know the person that they are.”

Last season, for instance, when he was playing for the Quad City Flames, Irving got to know a little girl named Maggie. The goalie spotted the youngster cruising around the

Heat goalie Leland Irving grew up idolizing Kirk McLean of the Vancouver Canucks. photo by John Morrow ice in her wheelchair during a “skate with the fans” event after a Flames home game, and the two got to chatting.

Irving found out that Maggie was battling multiple serious medical conditions, and the pair stuck up a friendship that endured even after the franchise moved from Illinois to Abbotsford in the off-season.

“I was able to give her a call the other day and talk to her,” Irving said. “I don’t know every detail (of her condition), but I still keep in touch. It’s a tough time for her and her family, and I wish them all the best.”

Irving’s own bout with cancer happened when he was eight years old. A bump above his left ear resembling an insect bite was found to be cancerous, and Irving was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma – a rare form of cancer found most commonly in children.

Irving underwent 14 months of treatment and chemotherapy, but amazingly, the resilient youngster hardly missed any action with his Swan Hills (Alta.) Grizzlies minor hockey squad during this period.

“I only missed one practice and one game because of a Continued on A9

The e 200 09 Gre een Ca ar of the Yearr . ®

Yes,, th he sam me co olo our as en nvy y.

Powerful. Clean. Economical. Makes other cars feel incomplete.

Jetta TDI Clean Diesel Starting at $25,635*

Jetta Wagon TDI Clean Diesel Starting at $27,135*

VALLEY AUTOHOUSE

Clean Diesel

When the Jetta TDI Clean Diesel was named Green Car Journal’s 2009 Green Car of the Year, few people were surprised. With fuel efficiency of more than 1100 km per 55L tank**, ultra low emissions, and the most torque in its class†, these cars truly have it all.

Including a few jealous looks. Discover the Jetta Sedan or Wagon TDI Clean Diesel at your Volkswagen dealer or vw.ca.

604.853.1181 • 32835 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford • www.valleyautohouse.com

For more information please see GreenCarJournal.com. *Base MSRP for 2009 Jetta TDI Clean Diesel / 2009 Jetta Wagon TDI Clean Diesel base model is $25,635/$27,135 with 6-speed manual transmission, freight and PDI of $1,360 included. MSRP of new 2009 Jetta TDI Clean Diesel / 2009 Jetta Wagon TDI Clean Diesel as shown is $33,458/$35,359, freight and PDI of $1,360 included. License, insurance, registration, any dealer or other charges, options and other applicable taxes are extra. Dealer may sell for less. **Based on Government of Canada EnerGuide estimated fuel consumption rating of 4.8L/100 km (highway) for the 2009 Jetta TDI Clean Diesel equipped with manual transmission and a 55L fuel tank capacity. City rating is 6.8L/100 km. Actual fuel consumption may vary based on driving conditions, driver habits and vehicle’s additional equipment. †The Jetta TDI Clean Diesel has the highest torque rating in the compact car class. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. “Volkswagen”, the Volkswagen logo, “Jetta” and “TDI” are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. “Das Auto & Design” and “TDI Clean Diesel” are trademarks of Volkswagen AG. “Green Car of the Year” is a registered trademark of R.J. Cogan Specialty Publications Group, Inc. Visit vw.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. © 2009 Volkswagen Canada.

A4

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

FACE

A B B O T S F O R D ’ S P R O H O C K E Y T E A MA

Role model

VETERAN VANDERMEER A MENTOR TO HEAT YOUNGSTERS DanKINVIG ABBOTSFORD NEWS

It took just over a period of preseason hockey for Peter Vandermeer to grab the inside track on “fan favourite” status in the eyes of the Abbotsford Heat faithful.

Midway through the middle stanza of the Heat’s exhibition debut against the Manitoba Moose on Sept. 25, Vandermeer found himself a marked man after stapling Moose forward John Swanson into the end boards from behind.

After serving his penalty, Vandermeer emerged from the sin bin to find Manitoba tough guy Matt McCue waiting for him. Gloves hit ice, and a violent-butentertaining tango ensued.

As Vandermeer was being ushered to the dressing room by the linesman, the veteran enforcer turned to the crowd, flashed a gap-toothed grin, and gave a little thank-you-very-much wave. It was a cheeky bit of showmanship, and the fans roared.

“I was just saying hi,” Vandermeer explained with a smile later. “I was wired up after a big tilt, and playing so many years down in the States, the show was a big

part of the game.”

At the age of 33, Vandermeer is in a different place in his career than most of his 20-something teammates.

On the ice, the Heat need Vandermeer to stick up for his teammates when the game gets out of hand. Off the ice, the Caroline, Alta. native is responsible for setting an example for the youngsters in what it takes to be a pro, in terms of conditioning, nutrition, mental preparation and interacting with the community.

Vandermeer’s role as a veteran mentor is reminiscent of Crash Davis, Kevin Costner’s classic character in the baseball movie Bull Durham.

“For all the guys here, myself included, the end goal is to get back to the NHL,” said Vandermeer, who suited up for two games with the Phoenix Coyotes in 2007-08. “But realistically, I’m an older guy, and my chances of that are on the outside. It’s my job to help these guys get there, and make sure they feel comfortable at the rink and away from the rink so they can do what they need to do.

“Would I like to play in the NHL again?

M A E ES T C I G V N R I E N S N I & SEE THE WNNING PRODUCTS FOR WI

Absolutely. I got my little taste of it, and I enjoyed it. It’s something every kid dreams of growing up. But every time I help one of these guys get there, it’s a pat on my back, I think.”

Vandermeer’s pro hockey odyssey has sent him criss-crossing the continent for the past 13 years. His stops include Richmond, Va.; Rochester, N.Y.; Providence, Mass.; Trenton, N.J.; and Grand Rapids, Mich.

And by any measure, Vandermeer has been a willing combatant during that journey. According to hockeyfights.com, Vandermeer has 148 scraps in the last seven seasons. Dating back to his junior hockey days with the Red Deer Rebels, he’s spent 4,762 minutes in the penalty box. That’s 79.4 hours, or more than three days.

Given the amount of time he spends there, the sociable Vandermeer tries to make the best of his time in the sin bin.

“Usually the off-ice officials are some great guys to spend some time with,” he said. “And season ticket-holders usually gobble up all those seats (around the

penalty box), so you get a bit of interaction back-and-forth with those folks. It’s a great place to watch a game.”

Vandermeer’s scrap book features bouts with such noted NHL heavyweights as Derek Boogaard, Georges Laraque, Chris Neil, John Erskine and current Calgary Flames tough guy Brian McGrattan.

“Everybody’s that’s there (in the NHL) now had to come through this league,” the longtime AHLer noted.

Over the years, Vandermeer has developed a classic hockey grin. His front four teeth are missing – “Three different fights and one cross-check, over eight or nine years,” he says – but he’s got a falseteeth insert that he wears away from the rink.

Over the last few years, there’s been plenty of media buzz that hockey enforcers are going the way of the dinosaur.

Vandermeer, predictably, disagrees.

“Being as it’s my job, I’m always going to say no,” he said with a chuckle. “It has changed, especially over the last five years since the lockout. The big enforc-

OUR TOP PERFORMING LINE NOW ON SALE SALE ENDS OCT. 31

Over17,432 17,432 Over flooringchoices choices flooring including: including: carpet RESISTA - SOFT & ALLURING PREMIERE Features uniquely soft fibers designed to last longer. Reg. $7.19

$5.63 Sq. Ft.

best buy

RESISTA - SOFT & CRAZY PLUS Performance and soft fibers style in a dozen colours! Reg. $5.12................... $3.98 Sq. Ft. RESISTA - ROAD WARRIOR For outstanding value, look no further 78 OZ. Reg. $4.99.................................................. $3.70 Sq. Ft.

laminate FLOORCRAFT - PINNACLE The rich textures and tones of real hardwood. Reg. $5.15

With over 70 years of combined experience the Holmbergs and their team can assist you with choosing the right machine for your home or business.

BOBCAT ADVANTAGE RATE PROGRAM Low rate financing of: 0.0% for 12 months 0.0% for 24 months 2.9% for 36 months 3.9% for 48 months 5.9% for 60 months or in lieu of finance rebates ranging from $250 to $750

$3.99 Sq. Ft.

vinyl NATURECOR - NATURAL SPLENDOR 25 YEARS WARRANTY 13'2" WIDE Reg. $4.99 $3.99 Sq. Ft. 20” x 20” Reg. $0.00 $0.00 Sq. Ft.

HARD HITTING SAVINGS PICK YOUR BEST OFFER! UTILITY VEHICLES

BOBCAT UTILITY VEHICLE FINANCE PROGRAM Interest rates as low as 0% for 24 months or in lieu of finance of $600

COMPACT TRACTORS

BOBCAT COMPACT TRACTOR FALL SAVINGS

1 UP TO

best value hot look

years to pay for your new

CARPET, HARDWOOD, VINYL, LAMINATE.

C A R P E T

H A R D W O O D

V I N Y L

absolutely

free interest

L A M I N A T E

**

R U G S

C E R A M I C

Dannburg

31760 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford 604.854.1892 www.Åooringcanadadannburg.com

Interest rates as low as 0% for 60 months or in lieu of finance rebates ranging from $750 to $2500 We measure our success by your level of satisfaction.

Tracey Dillabaugh Flooring America Designer

Bobcat Country Inc. Authorized Bobcat Dealer 31260 South Fraser Way • 604.850.7313 • www.bobcatcountry.com

“GO HEAT, GO!”

Shop Online at www.Å w w w .ooringcanadadannburg.com f l o o r i n g canada . c o m

Prior orders exempt. See store for details on offers and warranties. Offer expires 10/31/09. Participating stores only. Advertised finance offer available on select items.**On approved credit. Store may require minimum purchase and/or deposit. Financing provided by CitiFinancial Retail Services. Finance charges will not accrue on the purchase during the credit promotional period if the required minimum payment is made each billing cycle during the credit promotional period when due. The purchase price is divided by the number of months in the credit promotional period to determine equal monthly payments to be made during the credit promotional period. Credit promotional period may be terminiated if you default under your account agreement. See stores for details. All offers are for retail sales only; no contract/commercial. Unless otherwise indicated, prices are for materials only. Not all merchandise in all stores. Photos are representational only. Actual merchandise may not exactly match photos shown. Although we make every effort to ensure that our advertising is accurate, we cannot be held liable for typographical errors or misprints.

FC-5year-1009_24206_ROP

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

A5

FACE

MA B B O T S F O R D ’ S P R O H O C K E Y T E A M

Heat forward Peter Vandermeer tangles with a member of the Manitoba Moose during preseason action. photo by John Morrow ers have to be able to keep up and play. And it’s been a good thing for the game.

“But honestly, (enforcers) are necessary. Over the course of a season, if you have a team of skilled guys and nobody’s looking after them, they’ll wear down by the end of the year.

“But if you have a couple of guys who will tap on (opponents’) shoulders every time they bump those guys, they’re going to take a lot less hits over the course of the year. That adds up.”

The Heat aren’t the first brand-new franchise Vandermeer’s played for – he was also an original member of the WHL’s Red Deer Rebels in 1992. Connecting with the community, he says, is essential to establishing a solid foundation for a team.

“It’s very important for us to get out in the community, and not just expect people to come and watch us because we’re here,” he said.

“We have to be a positive influence, whether it’s at schools or minor hockey practices, places we can pass on good information and be positive role models.

“It’s (the fans’) hard-earned bucks they’ve got to spend in order for us to have jobs, and if we don’t realize that, we’re pretty stupid.”

SureSlim‘S 3 Stars ®

RICHARD lost

LINDA

230 lbs

lost

We’ve got game!

PIERRE

50 lbs

lost

100 lbs

The SureSlim Method – it’s not you. It’s your metabolism. ®

SureSlim

Abbotsford•Mission•Ridge Meadows

ABBOTSFORD • 604.556.3533 • www.sureslim.ca 176 - 2655 Clearbrook Road (in the Clearbrook Plaza)

WELLNESS CLINIC

Big Brother Jessie and Little Brother Dylan will be entertained at the October 21 match between the Abbotsford Heat and the Toronto Marlies.

SPECIAL NIGHTS AT OCEAN PARK MONDAY SCHNITZEL NIGHT Any Schnitzel from the menu (eat in or take out)

$12.99

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

LASAGNA NIGHT GREEK NIGHT (meat or vegetarian eat Buy any Greek in or take out) Specialty and get the 2nd of equal or lesser 2 FOR value at

$14.99

½ PRICE

THURSDAY STEAK & PRAWN NIGHT (eat in only)

$16.99

EVERY NIGHT PRIME RIB NIGHT Ocean Park is famous for the best prime rib in town!

(eat in only)

OCEAN PARK PIZZA & STEAK HOUSE

F IN ALIST

FRASER VALLEY AUTO MALL Mt. Lehman exit off Hwy #1

604.857.2657 F

AV O

UR



ITE

P IZZA

View our entire pre-owned inventory or any Toyota at:

WWW . sunrisetoyota.ca

E

604.859.2924 • 102-2596 McMillan Road OPEN FOR LUNCH: Tues - Fri, 11:30am - 2:30pm OPEN FOR DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK: Mon-Thur, 4pm-11pm Fri & Sat, 4pm-12am • Sun & Holidays, 4pm-10pm

Sunrise Toyota is proud to support BIG BROTHERS / BIG SISTERS and will be sending a ‘Big’ and ‘Little’ to 10 Abbotsford Heat games this season!!

PL

AC

Come home to Sunrise Toyota… your community dealer for over 44 years!

make things better

A6

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

FACE E H T

A B B O T S F O R D ’ S P R O H O C K E Y T E A MA

In each edition of FACEOFF magazine, Abbotsford Heat head coach Jim Playfair sits down with beat reporter Dan Kinvig to give fans the inside scoop on the team.

For future editions of FACEOFF, fans are invited to pose their own questions to Playfair. Submit your questions for consideration via e-mail to sports@ abbynews.com, and please include “Behind the bench” in the subject line.

We caught up with Playfair last week, following the Heat’s preseason debut against the Manitoba Moose.

H C N E B

Q

The Heat looked good in sweeping a pair of games from the Moose last week, but obviously preseason games don’t count in the standings.

From your perspective, what value is there in having strong team performances in exhibition games?

Broughtt y to you by

A

Jim PLAYFAIR

“Winning is winning. It’s extremely hard to win hockey games – I don’t care where you are or what level you’re doing it. I think that winning is a habit that’s created, it’s an identity that’s expected. I think those are good habits to develop, so moving forward from there, it’s now about preparing for the start of the season.”

A “I don’t think there’s one specific area. What you do is, you evaluate personnel during those games. Then you develop your system and details, and work on getting those things improved as the season goes on. What you take from those games is, where players are best suited in terms of position and playing with certain players.”

Q

Most AHL teams begin the regular season on the weekend of Oct. 2-4, but the Heat have to wait an extra week for their opener on Oct. 9. Is that an advantage or a disadvantage for your squad?

A “Time will tell, but we’ll use it to

our advantage. We’re looking at it like, how can we improve in those off-ice details within the structure of the new building, getting the players acclimated to the community, getting our team game down, getting ourselves healthy.

We’ll absolutely use it to our advantage.”

Q

What will the Heat roster look like, in terms of numbers of goaliesdefence-forwards, by opening night?

A

“We’re going to try to get down to some numbers we can work with – probably 22 or 23 players will be the roster, once we get it all sorted out.

We’ll probably go with two (goalies), seven (defencemen) and 13 (forwards).”

Heat coach Jim Playfair tests goalie Dan Spence during practice. photo by John Van Putten

Q

From a coaching perspective, what areas of improvement were most glaring to you following the Moose games?

Can’t get enough HEAT? Break away this fall with travel packages...

For years, Verna was too nervous to see a dentist. “Dr. Stelmaschuk was gentle and put me at ease. Now my teeth look great!”

We work overtime u to help yo r reach you

holiday! goals

FROM

697

$

— Verna Taskinen, en, Grooming Magic gic

Many year years ars as a hocke hockey keyy play p player layer and At A Atom om Rep Hockey Club captain took their toll on Mike Paller.

With fixed reconstruction and dental implants, Paller now sports a ‘Stelmaschuk Smile!’

— Mike Paller, Rapid Copy

cosmetic & implant dentistry NO MORE:

Janice / Owner

PORCELAIN VENEERS:

• Gaps • Loose Dentures • NO SHOTS • Chipped Teeth • Missing Teeth • NO DRILLS • Crowded Teeth • NO PAIN

U

C



TI

O

FAV

TE

D EN

TIST

VOTED

RI

D ENTI ST / C OS M

E

Clearbrook Dental Centre: #2-2757 West Bourquin Cresc. www.createasmile.ca • Phone 604.864.0317

604.857.0880 Mt. Lehman Centre - Next to Starbucks Opposite the Fraser Valley Auto Mall - www.oceanbreezeholidays.com

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

FACE

MA B B O T S F O R D ’ S P R O H O C K E Y T E A M

Shaking loose vs. Moose

SKATING ON THIN ICE? Bank on us to assist you to...

SCORE YOUR GOALS! THE GREATER INTEREST GIC ®

Think Western

®

No voicemail and no call centres, because you just can’t build a relationship through automated messages.

100 0 - 254 2548 Clearbrook Rd, A Abbotsford

% 02 2.0.2 *

18 month RRSP / RRIF / TFSA GIC

a limited time only. without notice.Available for * Rate subject to change restrictions apply. lly, paid at maturity. Some Interest is compounded annua See branch for details.

THE MORE YOU INVEST, THE MORE LOCAL KIDS BENEFIT. IN SUPPORT OF YOUR LOCAL BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS

604-855-4941 6 604 60 04-85 ®

www.cwbank.com www w.cw Member of CDIC

Monday Monda ondayy - Thu TThursday ursday 9am - 4pm Friday Frida iday 9am am - 5pm

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Heat forward Ryley Grantham stretches to corral the puck after winning a battle for possession along the boards. photo by John Morrow

October 2009

Woodworking, Tool & Machinery Show & Sale Oct. 16-18 Pet Expo Oct. 17-18 West Coast Women’s Show Oct. 23-25 Lower Mainland Dog Fanciers Dog Show Oct. 29-Nov 1 November 2009

Best of the West Antique Expo BC Snow Expo

Nov. 7-8 Nov. 13-14

The next time you think trade or consumer show , think TRADEX .

1 (866) 853-1533 | www.fvtradex.com

GREEN. A new way to clean.

What are the benefits of going Green?

• Safe for children and pets. Why? because it is a food-grade cleaner approved by leading environmental organizations.

• Gentle and odor free— Ideal for people with chemical or allergic sensitivities.

• Less detergent residue — keeps carpet and fabrics cleaner, longer.

Call today to experience the benefits of GREEN CLEANING IN YOUR HOME.

ServiceMaster of Fraser Valley

604-853-8779

www.servicemasterfv.com | www.gogreenwithclean.com

Great for: Carpets • Upholstery • Tile & Grout • Mattresses • Area Carpets • We also clean: Air Ducts • Furnaces •

Abbotsford 604-855-4941 www.greaterinterest.ca

A7

A8

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

FACE

A B B O T S F O R D ’ S P R O H O C K E Y T E A MA

THE OTHER NEW TEAM IN TOWN Ford 32562 SOUTH FRASER WAY, IN BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN ABBOTSFORD Magnuson Sales Ltd. D#30937

Here’s our starting line-up for the 2009-2010 Season EO OKI RO

F THE YEAR CANDID

AT E

2011 FIESTA

2010 FOCUS

2010 FUSION

2010 TRANSIT CONNECT

2010 SPORT TRAC

2010 FLEX

2010 TAURUS

2010 EDGE

2010 F150

2010 F250

Have you driven a

2010 MUSTANG

2010 F350

, lately?

MAGNUSON FORD TEAM STATISTICS À À À À À À

Open for business April 1st, 2009 Located 1 minute west of ‘the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre’ Sales department open Sundays, 11-5 Parts & Service Departments are now open Saturdays It is our goal to make sure all of your expectations are not only met...but exceeded We have 20 service bays

À À À À À À

We have courtesy cars We’ll offer you breakfast with your service We have a courtesy shuttle to take you where you want to go We offer access to the lower mainland’s largest new car inventories We have more pre-owned trucks than any other dealer in the Fraser Valley Our motto: 1) Do It Right 2) Give YOur Best 3) Help One Another

At Magnuson Ford “WE GET IT” We know you will appreciate the way we do business

Brett Clayton

R

PEE WEE C8

MIDGET C2

Andy Nam

Jesse Genereaux

H

AB

604-853-7402

H

A Y

L

CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR OPPORTUNITIES.

P

LOOKING FOR A CAREER WITH US? S?

T

1-800-663-7368

Call Don McDonald anytime at

PARTS DEPARTMENT P

(OPEN SUNDAYS)

EY

LEASE DIVISION

SERVICE S ER RVIC CE DEPARTMENT O (OPEN (O OPE SATURDAYS) 604-853-7401 K

B

O

PEE WEE REP A2

MINO

C

SALES DEPARTMENT MENT F O R D (OPEN SUNDAYS) YS) T S 604-857-1327

ER

S O F THE M

O

N

(OPEN SATURDAYS)

Iff you y are having trouble with financing - call Shannon or Melanie for professional & confidential help.

604-853-0711

magnusonford.com £ always up to date

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

A9

FACE

MA B B O T S F O R D ’ S P R O H O C K E Y T E A M

Strong rookie year for Irving ‘HE’S ON PACE TO BECOME A SOLID NHL GOALTENDER’: MCLENNAN From A3

low blood count – it was just too risky,” Irving recalled. “I think hockey allowed me to get away from it all . . . It allows you to forget about everything for a while and just live life like a normal eight-yearold.

“I don’t remember a lot about it – obviously some of the bad stuff, the sick nights in the hospital attached to an IV. But I also remember the hockey cards my mom would bring me for finishing my homework, and the support of friends, family and teammates.”

During those early days of his hockey career, Irving wasn’t exclusively a goaltender. It wasn’t until second-year bantam that he moved into the crease permanently, and it was there that he found a home.

Irving carved out an outstanding career with the Western Hockey League’s Everett Silvertips, racking up 107 regular season victories over four seasons. His best season statistically came in 200607, when he went 34-9-3 with 11 shut-

outs, a 1.86 goals against average and a .929 save percentage with the Silvertips.

He also found time to win a gold medal with Team Canada at the World Junior Championships, serving as the backup to current Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price.

“Standing on the blue line, singing O Canada as our flag was being hoisted, was a huge moment,” Irving said.

Irving, a first-round pick (26th overall) by the Calgary Flames in 2006, made the leap to pro hockey last season. Initially, he took his lumps as he acclimatized himself to the faster pace of the AHL – through the first two months of the season, he posted a 3.06 goals against average and an .851 save percentage.

But Irving found his game, and he was stellar the rest of the way. At year’s end, his 2.23 goals against average was good for fourth-best in the league, and his save percentage bounced back to a healthy .912.

“I’ve got to build on that and try to be one of the best goaltenders in this

Collaboration, Compassion, Change Free grief and loss support

league and put this team in a good position for a playoff run,” Irving said.

Jamie McLennan, the Calgary Flames’ goaltending coach, said he was impressed with how Irving handled the learning curve as a rookie pro.

“He’s come a long way in one year,” McLennan said. “The biggest thing that Leland has adjusted to is the speed and the size of the professional game.

When you come from junior, it’s a real big adjustment – even living on your own instead of at a billet’s. On and off the ice, he’s grown so much.

“Now he’s got to fine-tune his game so he can bring it every night and be consistent. He’s come a long way, but he still has a way to go. But that’s the truth about a lot of young goaltenders in the AHL. From an organizational standpoint, in my opinion, he’s on pace to become a solid NHL goaltender.”

Given his Alberta roots, it’s somewhat surprising to learn that Irving latched onto the Vancouver Canucks as his favourite childhood team. In particular,

he idolized goalie Kirk McLean, and he had an opportunity to meet the Canucks keeper through the Make-A-Wish Foundation following his cancer treatment.

“He really understood what I had gone through, and just wanted me to have the best experience that I could,” Irving recalled. “It really showed me the kind of guy he was, and allowed me to appreciate him that much more.”

That interaction with McLean, to be sure, influenced Irving’s own openness with the fans. As much as people dealing with cancer may draw hope from Irving’s story, he says that interacting with them helps him to keep a healthy perspective on life and hockey.

“If I’m able to provide any sort of inspiration for people like that with what I’ve gone through, then I’ve accomplished what I wanted,” he said. “But at the same time, people like that have a totally different perspective on life, and it helps me take a step back and appreciate what I’ve got.”

Fall is here...

FOR WOMEN

for Abbotsford Youth and Families • Peer Support • Expressive Play • School Support • Creative Art & Music Groups • Resource Materials • Family Counseling

Contact an AHS team member today.

604-852-2456

Betty Barclay • Brax • Cinque Eric Alexandre • Frank Lyman • Joseph Ribkoff Kapalua • Kenneth Cole • Michael-Michael Kors Rofa • Tommy Bahama • & others

FOR MEN Agave • Brax • Bugatchi • Bugatti Coppley • Dagr • English Laundry • Haupt Hugo Boss • Geox • Jack Victor • Lipson • Pure Rain Forest • Robert Graham • & others

abbotsfordhospice.org 33134 Marshall Road

skin you’ve always

have the

wanted.

• Botox • Restylane • Photolight Facial will tighten & soften skin, remove dead skin cells & wrinkle reduction • Rosacea and Skin Tags

• Laser Vein Removal for spider veins on face & legs • Permanent Hair Removal on ALL skin types • Treatment for Acne

CYNOSURE® The Award-Winning CYNOSURE® Laser Hair Removal System for all skin types.

Experience & Dedication

• Skin Rejuvenation removal of age or sun damage spots, fine wrinkles, broken capillaries & spider veins • Pigmentation Treatments

2309 McCallum Road 604.557.1208 www.abbymedicallaser.com Open Monday-Saturday

33428 south fraser way, abbotsford men’s 604.859.7010 ronaldallan.com

women’s 604.859.1150 info@ronaldallan.com

mon-thu 9:30-5:30 | fri 9:30-8 | sat 9:30-5 | sun CLOSED

A10

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

FACE

A B B O T S F O R D ’ S P R O H O C K E Y T E A MA

Game on!

SCENES FROM THE ABBOTSFORD HEAT PRESEASON

ABOVE: Kyle Greentree, John Negrin and Mikael Backlund celebrate a goal against the Manitoba Moose.

LEFT: Heat D-man Keith Aulie found himself in a less-cordial embrace with Manitoba’s Geoff Waugh.

photos by John Morrow

HOCKEY • SOCCER • BASEBALL • BASKETBALL • CYCLING WINNER ABBOTSFORD’S

A-LIST



Coming Soon

WINNER ABBOTSFORD’S

A-LIST



GEORGE EO JONES Tuesday, October 13

ALAN JACKSON Friday, November 13

HOLIDAY FESTIVAL H STIVA AL L ON ICE WITH THE CANADIAN TENORS

WINTER WONDER WINT SLAM TOUR

Friday, December 4

Friday, December 11

BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

One-on-One Personal Training and Sport Specific Dryland Group Training Camps SPECIALIZED PERSONALIZED TRAINING & CONDITIONING FOR: Agility • Power • Strength • Stamina • Weight Management Balance • Endurance • Quickness • CORE Specifics

The Abbotsford News

ST R

TICKET HOTLINE

BUY TICKETS AT abbotsfordcentre.ca | Venue Box Office STAR Hotline at 1.866.977.2372

604.852.2223

2631 Gladys Ave., Abbotsford 604.852.2223 2631 Gladys Ave., Abbotsford

info@truehealthfitness.ca

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

FACE

MA B B O T S F O R D ’ S P R O H O C K E Y T E A M

OfÀcial Media Sponsor

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

A11

A12

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

FACE

ABBOTSFORD’S PRO HOCKEY TEAM

DAVID JAMIE DAVID

SHANTZ HT: 6’1” WT: 205

70

HOMETOWN: BURLINGTON, ON

LELAND

G

G

PETER

75

HOMETOWN: H RED DEER, AB R

LW

G

D

VANDERMEER HT: 6’0” WT: 210

MATT

KEETLEY HT: 6’1” WT: 182

RILEY C

36

HOMETOWN: MEDICINE HAT, AB

GORD

BALDWIN HT: 6’5” WT: 207

45

HOMETOWN: EDMONTON, AB

C

LW

LW

RW

35

HOMETOWN: SWAN HILLS, AB

LW

COLIN

32

IRVING HT: 6’0” WT: 180

28

HOMETOWN: WINNIPEG, MB

JD

20

HOMETOWN: SASKATOON, SK

STUART HT: 6’2” WT: 200

27

HOMETOWN: VIKING, AB

HOMETOWN: H ABBOTSFORD, BC A

HOMETOWN: ROCHESTER, MN

BRETT

25

HOMETOWN: HULL, QUE

C

RW

ARMSTRONG HT: 5’11” WT: 190

D

C

LASIK EYE SURGERY

HUGO

CARSEN CA

WATT HT: 6’2” WT: 205

19

HOMETOWN: CALGARY, AB

MATT

MIKAEL

DON’T MISS THE ACTION!

CARPENTIER SUTTER HT: 6’2” WT: 205 HT: 6’0” WT: 200

GERMYN HT: 5’1 5’11” WT: 187

17

HOMETOWN: H TTORONTO, ON

PELECH HT: 6’5” WT: 223

16

HOMETOWN: HANNA, AB

LW

C

LW

BACKLUND HT: 6’0” WT: 190

CAM

D

11

HOMETOWN: VASTERAS, SWE

18

HOMETOWN: CAMPBELL RIVER, BC

RYLEY

GARTH

D

KEITH

CUNNING HT: 6’1” WT: 206

10

HOMETOWN: REGINA, SK

LW

MURRAY HT: 6’2” WT: 209

BRETT

D

8

HOMETOWN: POWELL RIVER, BC

12

HOMETOWN: VICTORIA, BC

37

ROSTER AS OF OCTOBER 1

KYLE KY

RW

D

JOHN

PALIN HT: 6’2” WT: 194

7

HOMETOWN: NANAIMO, BC

KRIS

BRAD

D

AULIE HT: 6’6” WT: 223

5

HOMETOWN: ROULEAU, SK

CHUCKO HT: 6’2” WT: 200

COLE HT: 6’4” WT: 207

JOSH

NEGRIN HT: 6’3” WT: 206

4

HOMETOWN: W. VANCOUVER, BC

9

HOMETOWN: BURNABY, BC

VAN DER GULIK LUNDMARK HT: 6’0” WT: 195

D

MEYERS HT: 6’3” WT: 190

6

HOMETOWN: MINIOTA, MB

GREENTREE GRANTHAM HT: 6’3” WT: 216 HT: 6’4” WT: 210

MEET THE

KEITH

3

HOMETOWN: ALEXANDRIA, MN

FACE

ABBOTSFORD’S PRO HOCKEY TEAM

HT: 5’11” WT: 184

SEABROOK HT: 6’0” WT: 197

2

HOMETOWN: DELTA, BC

A13

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Your dream team at

Gritty, Fiesty, Hard Workin’ Muckers... Scrappin’ to get you your BEST DEAL!! Abbotsford Chrysler:

from

VA L L E Y L A S E R

$900/eye

EYE CENTRE Dr. John F. Blaylock, Surgeon • Over 20 years of service

604.504.3937

Toll Free 1.888.977.3937

102-2545 McCallum Road, Abbotsford I e-mail: info@vlec.ca I valleylasereyecentre.com CUSTOMIZED LASER EYE SURGERY

•

MULTI-FOCAL LENS IMPLANTS

•

CATARACTS

•

GLAUCOMA

Brad

John

Dick

Leon

Kane

Ed

Larry

Tyler

WILD THING

KNUCKLES

BUBBA

LUCKY

THE KID

OLD POISON

BIG BIRD

ENTERTAINER

Tompson

Letkeman

Brock

Grun

Featherstone

Redford

Sproule

Tompson

A14

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

FACE

A B B O T S F O R D ’ S P R O H O C K E Y T E A MA

play It’s all about teamwork

Dave SHELDON

play

by

CHECKING EGOS AT THE DOOR WILL BE KEY FOR HEAT

As Game 1 of the regular season fast approaches, it has become apparent that something special is about to happen here in Abbotsford.

The community is abuzz with anticipation over the Abbotsford Heat. “Pro Hockey is Here!” says the tagline on all of the Heat promotional material. “All You Will Need is the Edge of Your Seat” is on buses, shelters, billboards and possibly livestock everywhere between Langley and Cultus Lake. The Heat have made it their goal to get information to every person who wants it, either in print, radio, television or online.

But now it’s about delivering the message on the ice. It’s about accountability, execution, dedication, tenacity and ferocity. But above all, success for the Abbotsford Heat will be about one thing – teamwork.

In a sport that rewards individual success with multi-million dollar rewards, these young men will be asked to sacrifice their personal accolades for team

der Gulik was a factor in both games, it looks as though he knows that buckling down and playing hard begins immediately. It’s about accountability.

Each player has his own story, but the ending has yet to be written. The best part is that ultimately each individual is the author of his own success or failure.

Abbotsford Heat head coach Jim Playfair and his staff will lay down the protocols that are needed for success at this level, and it will be up to the players as teammates – not individuals – to step up and deliver.

Playfair talks to the Flames brain trust EVERY DAY . . . so these players know that you are only as good as your last workout. Being consistently good can earn you some attention, while being inconsistent can lead to your dream of being a pro hockey player being quashed. But being a good teammate may be that deciding factor between playing in the AHL or making the jump to the NHL.

success. Keep in mind that each of these players has already been told that they are not yet ready for the NHL. Each player has been told what they need to personally work on to get to the next level, and then they are dispatched to Abbotsford to form a new team to battle in the AHL. That is the personal battle each player must face.

Now these players have to regroup, refocus and perform. Let’s take Heat forward David Van der Gulik as an example. Last week, Van der Gulik was told by the Flames that he would not be making their team and would be sent to Abbotsford to work on his game. For Van der Gulik, even though he is from the area, it was a punch in the gut.

“It is like ripping my heart out,” Van der Gulik told the media upon his arrival to Abbotsford. “But the onus is on me to buckle down, play hard and prove that I can make that next step.”

Based on two preseason games against the Manitoba Moose, where Van

TIME

TO PUT

THE

TOYS AWAY

• secure, controlled access •short or long term • clean and affordable •convenient location • flexible payment options

Big Toy Storage Safe & Secure

604.746.0057 33445 MacLure Rd. www.bigtoystorageltd.com

POWER PLAY

ICING climb • travel • race • backpack • ski

SAVE $10

BOSU BALL

128 0 0

$

KETTLEBELLS starting at

39 9 9

$

FLAMAN 2 - 1707 Salton Road, Abbotsford 604.850.5523 • www.vpo.ca

Fitness formerly Guideline Fitness

OLYMPIC BENCHES starting at

199 0 0

$

604.850.7831 | 7-2630 Bourquin Crescent Little Oak Mall | flamanfitness.com 26 Store Buying Power

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

A15

FACE

MA B B O T S F O R D ’ S P R O H O C K E Y T E A M

The winner of this whole parade is the fan. There will be no going through the motions, failing to finish a check, or soft passes. At this level, those traits lead to disaster. The fans will get to see 20 players on each side of the ice who will be fighting for their team to win. Every player knows how to shoot, pass, hit, skate and fight. We as fans get to watch it unfold at a professional level, at high speed, and at a price that sometimes makes it difficult to comprehend that this is professional hockey.

As a broadcaster, I look forward to telling this story to you on a daily basis. As a fan, I cannot wait for the puck to drop.

The journey begins on Friday, Oct. 9.

Dave Sheldon is the director of communications and broadcast for the Abbotsford Heat. He writes a monthly column for FACEOFF magazine.

Heat forward Mikael Backlund helps goalie Leland Irving corral the puck as Manitoba’s Scott Howes lurks on the doorstep. photo by John Morrow

...understanding traction starts from the ground up!

Beautiful

floorsbegin here Visit our showroom and our ur speci specialists iallist will ill help you select the floor that will suit your personal style!

At TOYO Tires, we design our tires to handle some of Canada's worst and most extreme driving conditions. We also know you need tires that will perform in one particularly demanding area... the real world. And that's where you'll need them the most.

TOYO TIRES...known worldwide for producing a product proven to perform.

Open Country A/T

Open Country M/T

Open Country H/T

•CARPET •HARDWOOD •CERAMIC TILE •SLATE •VINYL •AREA RUGS •LAMINATE

Open Country H/T Tuff Duty

www.symons-exceltire.com

CHECK OUT OUR FULL LINE OF TIRES. 33245 GLASGOW AVENUE, MISSION (Located next to commuter rail)

604.826.9119

We’ve Built our Reputation on 36 Years of Quality Service.

YOUR COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR CENTRE.

604-82 20-1456

32851 London Avenue A - Mission (Between Lordco & Boston Pizza) Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm Saturday 9-5:00pm Financing available O.A.C.

"We stand behind our product and installation"

A16

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

FACE

A B B O T S F O R D ’ S P R O H O C K E Y T E A MA

MEET

the

NUMBER

PERFECT paround wra

Garth MURRAY

10

Q You’re from Regina, Sask. What’s something you can get in your hometown you can’t get anywhere else?

A “We’ve got crazy pizza in Regina – Western Pizza. They stack the meat about four inches high with cheese and pineapple and anything else you want on it. It’s pizza you really don’t find anywhere else. I make sure I go back there a few times in the summer – but don’t tell our strength guy about that. It gets the body fat up a little bit.”

his version

Q What’s playing on your iPod before a game?

A “A little bit of everything. I’m a rock-and-roll guy, with a bit of Metallica and that sort of stuff, and Kings of Leon is really good right now. And I’ve got a lot of country stuff – Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, George Strait. And then I’ve got a bit of Prince.”

Q What’s your perfect day off in the off-season?

A “A perfect day is getting up early for a round of golf with a few good buddies and my brother. Then we go out for a nice dinner after.”

Q What’s your favourite movie?

A “Braveheart. It’s the quintessential hockey answer, probably.” her version

Q As a teenager, which posters did you have on your wall?

A “It’s funny, I had four guys up there – Cam Neely, Mark Messier, Trevor Linden and Eric Lindros. I played with Lindros and Messier, and played against Linden. When I look at stuff like that, it’s pretty cool.”

The Valley’s number #1 choice for engagement rings.

We make fine jewellery everyday.

Q What’s your greatest experience in hockey?

A “There are two that really stood out. The first NHL goal (with the New York Rangers in 2003-04) was a pretty unbelievable experience.

“And I was on the ice for Messier’s last shift in the NHL. I took about a two-minute shift, because I wasn’t coming off. I wanted to be able to answer this question – to be able to say I was on the ice for his last shift.

That was pretty cool.”

Q If you could live anywhere on the planet, where would it be?

A “I hate to be that guy, but I’d choose to be back home right now. It’s where my friends and family are, and it’s where I’d want to be. Good ol’ Regina, Saskatchewan.”

5 corners centre 604.853.9192 leesfinejewellery.com SINCE 1981

Q What’s the best hockey pep talk you’ve ever heard?

A “You know what, I got some real good ones when I played for Bob Gainey in Montreal. He was a calculated guy – he didn’t say one word that didn’t have some sort of meaning behind it. Whenever he talks, you listen, and you really soak in the wisdom.”

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

FACE

MA B B O T S F O R D ’ S P R O H O C K E Y T E A M

MEET SOREL BOOTS NUMBER

20

have arrived h i d at your cold weather headquarters!

Lots of great styles!

Riley ARMSTRONG

Q What’s your greatest accomplishment in hockey?

A “Playing my first couple NHL games (with the San Jose Sharks last season). I was on a line with Jeremy Roenick – you’ll hear something entertaining from him every single time, whether you’re off the ice or on the ice.

“I remember when I first walked into the dressing room, he kind of broke the ice by telling me that I had to show up my brother (Atlanta Thrashers winger Colby Armstrong), who already plays in the NHL. That got the guys laughing, and it made me feel a little bit more comfortable.”

Q As a teenager, which posters did you have on your wall?

A “On one wall, I had Britney Spears. That’s when she was hot, like when ‘Hit Me Baby One More Time’ was coming out. My brother even had Britney Spears (posters) in his room. We’d sometimes fight over who got to hang what poster up.

“And then on the other side, I had Steve Yzerman, Dominik Hasek, Chris Osgood, Sergei Fedorov. I was a big Red Wings fan.”

WOMENS Torino

WOMENS 1964 PAC

Waterproof, 100g of insulation

Waterproof, -25º rated

MENS Full Tilt 2009

MENS Alpha PAC

Waterproof, -40º rated

-60º rated and extremely light weight

Q You’re from Saskatoon. What’s something you can get in your hometown you can’t get anywhere else?

A “You can watch your dog run away for three days, it’s so flat.”

Q Which song on your iPod do you hope your teammates never find out about?

A “I’ve got tons. I like country, I like Tina Turner – ‘Simply the Best.’ My mom used to listen to a lot of Tina Turner when I was little, so I think I kind of got hooked on it.”

Q If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

A “I’d say Mark Wahlberg, the actor. He’s in a bunch of the movies I like, and he’s from the Boston area where I played the last few years (with the Worcester Sharks). He’s a well-known name around there, and I think he’d be an interesting guy to meet and to see what he’s all about.”

Q If you could be in a commercial, what product would you endorse?

A “I’d go with Monster Energy Drink. I always drink them in the summertime. I don’t know what I’d do (in the commercial). I’d probably just be running, or maybe at a bar dancing. Not even drinking – just dancing, never running out of energy, just going and going every song.”

Q Which player on this team would you trust to date your sister?

A “I’ll go with the guy I know the best on this team, Carsen Germyn. He was my brother’s roommate when they played junior (with the WHL’s Red Deer Rebels). I’ve known him since I was 17.”

Clothes That Work.

Where quality meets price • Custom Embroidery Available Free on-site hemming on all Mark’s Work Wearhouse jeans & khakis

ALLY LO C

South Fraser Way & McCallum Rd. (5 Corners) Abbotsford • 604-859-1363 HOURS: Open Monday - Friday 8:30am - 9pm Saturday 9am - 6pm / Sunday 10am - 5pm

®

OWNED AND OPERAT ED

A17

A18

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

FACE

A B B O T S F O R D ’ S P R O H O C K E Y T E A MA

K C U P HE

T S P O T S E R E H

THE BISHOP’S HOP’SS CENTRE

HEAT HONE THEIR SKILLS DURING TRAINING CAMP

B.O.G.O BUY

ONE

GET

Practice makes perfect

ONE

HALF PRICE

The HOCKEY Sale you have been waiting for – The Mad Dog’s Protection and Stick sale!

BUY ANY COMBO OF PROTECTION OR STICK AND GET THE SECOND ONE AT HALF PRICE Canada’s Largest Hockey Group - SOURCE FOR SPORTS > In-store specials... TOO MANY TO LIST!!!

> HELMETS > SKATES > STICKS WE’VE GOT IT ALL!!! > quality skate sharpening > guaranteed fit and price > custom boot fitting – super feet specialists

THE BISHOP’S CENTRE > outdoor furniture > hot tubs > ski & snowboard > sports liquidators

2556 MONTROSE AVENUE Downtown Abbotsford 604.859.4112

LEFT: Heat coaches Jared Bednar and Jim Playfair act as human pylons during a skating drill at practice.

ABOVE: Bednar talks X’s and O’s as Heat players listen intently. photos by John Van Putten

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

FACE

MA B B O T S F O R D ’ S P R O H O C K E Y T E A M

Don't Be Late For The Game!

Our goal is to assist

your scoring chances

LIMITED TIME!

by reaching more buyers in our community.

$ GST

1 INC

Join us today for breaking news and community information. twitter.com/abbynews

A B B O T S FEO D SDRAY TU 14 09 1 , 20

JULY GST Online G all the time. In print Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday

abbynews.com

$

FOR FOOD GHT unity THOtsfUord Comm s its ,

1

The changing face of Abbotsford

Dad and daughters talk about then and

se s to u farmer

Abbotsfordian?

Is it the aging conservative who works on a dairy farm all week and attends church on Sunday?

Or is it someone younger, perhaps a couple with no religious affiliation, who moved to B.C.’s fifth-largest city because they get more bang for their home-buying buck than Metro Vancouver?

There is no simple answer, mainly due to the fact Abbotsford’s 137,000-strong population is as diverse as they come.

One thing is certain: Abbotsford and the makeup of its residents has changed dramatically, and the trend shows no sign of slowing.

With a population that has more than doubled since 1981, 86 per cent of Abbotsford’s current residents are below 65 years of age. At 36.6, Abbotsford residents have the lowest average age of cities in the Lower Mainland and Valley, making Abbotsford one of the youngest cities in B.C.

A4 nons? al can oversi contr

Distric t worki ng wit h

u hono t’s ANG ur EW G

healt TEACHER h regi on on CHARGED preve Instructor at Catholic ntion high school faces exploitation allegations. A11

umve rn aned go atize d rg C.-y me B.14 eato r-old pup, T e Clar Th aying A7 tons.Ho is prep rce ha dges e sfobe polic a de come dicate vo

G UP LIN er fo AN SP CA He DIA L rBthe many . E A CotheLand

JOHN VAN PUTTEN

curre rs are s drivers s ow monently rallisiall ng cellphone yC. fosti an r

eir nuB. al Pa eththein Spend time line or8 saving money at HUNTINGDON DUTY FREE A17-1 Causyour ws w. to us

1 Litre Mailbu, Wiser’s DeLuxe Beefeater Gin or Absolut Vodka

$10 off

on Cen C tre

Sat S

ing the n dur on

Service ment anage ealth M vate W r ri P d so ticate t Ad vi Sophis ft , Investmen 7- 16 09 3 T 1W S en

da y Ro b to

20 0- 32

07 1

4- 55 at 60

Fr ase So ut h

, Ab bo r Way

l

and p rotoco l A4

Letters P9 Sports P32 Viewpoint P8 CityLiving P17 Classifieds P38

The Abbotsford News

luncity In a scene that illustrates the significant changes in this teeoverdthe past few decades, a farm tractor on Sumas Prairie drais r an d is spreading over Sumas Mountain. is juxtaposed against a background of residentialfun development, which

s bey Art volun n at Ab ing of urrin petitio ou po uttp lift com st the ou. dead bigge of rs. mmer teers s tthe history as s Su wa s.

This s in the ympic ce. pic Ol ym A25 ial Ol Game e Spec s took pla athletes ecial d Matt , BC Sp Gamenizers an praise lifter letes s power he Orga quick to th for its for s of ath mpics coac sand al Oly were tsford, bo ies and Speci Thou teers andtsford on Local ilit volun to Abbo share in d Abbonotch fac topcame ekend tondship an the we irit of frie the BC the sp etition as comp

C al l

IT’S SET-UA P

Two local lead volle Cana Team BC yballers da Ga int mes. o the A23

Af A

$45

Ro b

INC

Police say the death of a man Tuesday night is not related to gangs and drugs. A13

adop N ATingEterG ScY taban out, an done nt STR tra me d

any 3 for

face game

Join us tod breakin ay for and co g news mmun ity inf twitter.c ormation. om/ab bynews 85¢ GST

day & Sa turd ay

FATAL SHOOTING

tsf or d,

BC V2

BAN BE LIFTO TED

Sprin wash kling and on Auing can rescar g. 25 . A4 ume

Duty Free

fogoods eW r a to take into the US, then bring back what you don't use the same as a US purchase, and r no Don’t can fo alk theforget, –you , buy th Abbo after shopping, you canwiexit at the front of the line, so you won’t lose any time. versi tsf on of ord even the t in Mill to be he on Se Lake Pa ld Bring in this ad for otsford News pt. 13. any rk purchase over $100 A5 Abb ROW MOR E-Mail store@hdfs.bc.ca Ph: 604-852-1335 ABBOTSFORD/SUMAS BORDER CROSSING JOHN urday.

s his y get MacKa

, 2009

Schoo for an ls will be o round expected n guard s of sw ine fl econd u this fal Sco

lice d po a tsfor er Abbo tigate aft were r inves e and ca y. A6 hous up Monda shot

Continued on A4

ing Uplift s Game y b in Ab

SATU RDA AUGU Y ST 22

13

A now A17 A B COUNND B O T S F abby TING Victo news.

O R of 13 ria DufÄeld com D perfo is the the Enp rm O vision ers on Ärst nlin From rural roots toay urban boom, we’re among B.C.’s ‘youngest’ cities Serie v e all s. AA1 Coffee stage in the ti 5 Hous turd e me. In & Sa ETS Joe MILLICAN LL day U pr rs B Abbotsford News int T hu ON LAND uesd ay, T Y sd FL ay ue IL , Thu V Who is the typical tT rs prin DEHA news /abby tter.com wiitte tw

ed velop e d s s eapon battle New wblueberry for n for reaso good e still Is ther

LIFE IN A CRAZY WORLD

for today Joiin us g news b eakin br

Abbo ces open y kitchen all Servi mmunity -m ea y-me althy Ärst co ng he offeri ing in a A1 19 A19 plann l setting.. socia

Hors Taxes

BOA HOU RDING HAVESES ROLE The cit y rec va

A9 Letters 5 A2 Sports A19 ng CityLivi int A8 ewpo A32 ViCla yto ieds Classifn Hodges gets a lov

in ing lick

ogniz lue afford in this typ es A13 able hous e of ing. from Scout.

The

HAPP

IN E S S

TH E AL L NE W CIPF

Mem

ber

dog is

the mo tivation behind his

AT TH E

efforts to

IS

20 10

you’v long e waited enou gh...

WE’RE AUTO

M AZ DA ZO OM

1739

$ MALL

, • 604 .85

JOHN

VAN

PUTTEN

help pets.

from

0

7.1600

0

FINAN % on mo CIN G modest 09 ls

Arts A1 Sports 5 A2 Letters 3 Viewpo A9 Classif int A8 ieds A3 0

Abbotsf ord New s

3

ZO OM

10

%

JULY 9, 2009

Karen Assels will be competing in the pool at the Special Olympics Summer Games this week. A32

com news. abby

SAVE S

THURSDAY

‘WOW’ IN THE WATER

D O R me. In T S F the ti B O e all A B Onlin

Winter Kickoff Pricing

thou gh

OF T

“

HE D t AY

If a pig loses is it disg its runtled voice, ?

”

Ensure your business is top-of-mind with Abbotsford and Mission’s preferred community newspaper, published every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.

on Goodyear Nordic™

SAVE

25%

Motomaster Total Terrain W/T winter tires Bring this ad to your Abbotsford or Mission Canadian Tire Service dept for these great savings".

Coupon cannot be used in conjuction with any other advertised special.

OFFER VALID UNTIL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2009.

Your life, your community 24•7!

Proud to be official media sponsor to The Abbotsford Heat.

Advertised items are available only at the Abbotsford and Mission Location.

Mission Junction Shopping Centre 32545 London Ave. • 604-826-5851 admanager@abbynews.com phone 604.853.1144

www.abbynews.com

32513 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford - 604-870-4132

A19

A20

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

FACE GO TEAM!

www.conair.ca

OUR BODY CHECKS

A B B O T S F O R D ’ S P R O H O C K E Y T E A MA

Whaddaya know?

Throughout this edition of FACEOFF, we’ve presented a heaping helping of information about the Abbotsford Heat.

Now, it’s time to test your knowledge. Answer the questions below for a chance to win tickets to see the Heat play.

are your guarantee . . .

At Beck Collision Services, we guarantee our workmanship and material on body and paint repairs for the life of your vehicle or as long as you own it.

www.beckcollision.com

1-31580 South Fraser Way ABBOTSFORD 604.850.1069

We Do on!!

Installati 34530 McConnell Road Abbotsford

Home & Garden

604.504.5000

1 Abbotsford Heat goalie Leland Irving won a gold medal at the World Junior Championship in 2007. Which current NHL netminder did he back up?

2 Heat forward Riley Armstrong made his NHL debut last season with the San Jose Sharks. Which future Hall of Famer played on his line?

3 How many fights has Heat tough guy Peter Vandermeer had over the last seven seasons?

4 Which Saskatchewan city does Heat centre Garth Murray call home?

5 Garth Murray was on the ice for which NHL Hall of Famer’s final shift?

6 The Heat open the season against the San Antonio Rampage on Oct. 9. Which NHL team are the Rampage affiliated with?

7 Which former Vancouver Canucks goaltender did Leland Irving idolize growing up?

Are you an athlete looking to EXCEL?

‘People Helping People’

If you need to recover from an injury or want to gain an extra edge over the competition, Core Personal Training is the place for you.

Come to the experts for sport and post-rehab conditioning!

Abbotsford Eagles, F.O.E. #2726 33868 Essendene Avenue

rGo geous

Core Personal Training and Health Consulting 33725 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford k 604-851-5681

BUILDING OR RENOVATING?

WE OFFER • • •

COUNTERTOPS Great Prices, Great Service | TILE MART.ca

• Largest selection of tiles and natural stone in stock (no waiting) • Guaranteed lowest prices • Quality products • Service, value, satisfaction • Specializing in granite counter tops 3 – 34252 Marshall Road, Abbotsford

European Tiles

Bring in any of our competitors’ ads and we will beat the price by

99¢ 10% sq.ft

Reg. $3.49/sq.ft.

| 604-746-0943 | cell 1-604-599-0070

S E E U S B E F O R E YO U G O A N Y W H E R E E L S E !

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

A21

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

FACE YOUR ANSWERS...

MA B B O T S F O R D ’ S P R O H O C K E Y T E A M

OUR PROS DO IT RIGHT Autobody repair is a craft and our professional staff are trained to do the job right.

If you’re involved in an accident come see us for fast service and great results.

1 ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

ABBEY COLLISION 604.854.1177

31243 Peardonville Road

abbeycollision@shawcable.com

2 ______________________________________________ YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS

______________________________________________

4 ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

33339 South Fraser ser Way Abbotsford 604.852.3999 www.charismagallery.com

Answer all seven questions correctly and drop off this page at The Abbotsford News. If all answers are correct, your name will be entered into a draw box.

Contest will be drawn on Oct. 23rd.

5 ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

6 ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

7 ______________________________________________

BOB’S

AUTO REPAIR

____________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ PHONE: ___________________________________________ Drop off this page to The Abbotsford News at 34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford.

Contest expires October 23, 2009.

• Country Classic Smoke House •

Dale Herbert

604.850.1249 2844 Mt. Lehman Road, Abbotsford, BC

T U R N U P T H E H E AT !

Hours: Mon to Fri 9-5 Saturday 10-4

101-2602 Mt. Lehman Rd, Abb. 604.864.9654

westernfireplaces@shawbiz.ca • www.westernfireplaces.com

• Farmer Sausage • Pork Loin Chops • Beef Jerky • Baron of Beef

10 minutes from your place to ours

li c i o u

r ts

DINNERS FROM

9

Family Value before or after the game!

To Abbotsford Entertainment Centre • Under 10 Minutes to the Best Meals in Town • Open After the Heat Hockey Games or Your Special Event Marshall Road.

$ 99

854.3344

|

32080 Marshall Rd

(at Best Western)

Trans Canada

Hwy.

Exit 87

BEST WESTERN

King Road

|

www.abcabbotsford.com

McCallum Road

Reserve by phone: 604.

s D e s se

Clearbrook Rd.

Never Tasted SOOOOO Good!

Good!

De

RV I C

Bark & Fitz Abbotsford 2649 Trethewey Street.

Abbotsford, P: 604.746.2275 E: abbotsford@barkandfitz.com barkandfitz.com

Country Bacon • Kolbassa • Steaks

OWNER/OPERATOR

E

A shopping experience like never before.

Prime Rib • Pepperoni • Smoked Ham • Boneless Breast of Chicken •

Retail Sales Wholesale Custom Cutting Wrapping

D

Conducted by The Abbotsford News and is open to all residents of Canada except the employees, agents, contractors and their immediate families of The Abbotsford News and the Mission Record. The winner must answer a time-limited skill testing question.

The winners name and photograph may be used in any advertising or publicity without compensation.

The judge’s decision is final, no correspondence will be entered into. No purchase necessary.

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm 5 604.859.1879 101 - 33415 Maclure Road Abbotsford UST E

FACE OFF TRIVIA CONTEST RULES:

TUNE UPS BRAKES OIL CHANGES TRANSMISSION SERVICE

S

• • • •

______________________________________________ NAME: ____________________________________________

Complete Automotive otive epairs Service & Repairs

E

3 ______________________________________________

See us for P r o f e s s i o n a l Fra m i n g o f Sports Cards & Jerseys

TR

______________________________________________

A22

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

FACE

A B B O T S F O R D ’ S P R O H O C K E Y T E A MA

Your Fraser Valley team at

Canaccord Wealth Management

BACK ROW: John Weisgerber, IA; Michelle Pratt, CFP, FMA; Rob Senft, IA; Mike Pratt, BA ECON, FMA, CFP; Steve Wahrer, IA; Ryan Esau, FMA; Christine Camilleri, IA FRONT ROW: David Kells, B.COMM, M.B.A., CIM, FCSI; Michael Harvey, IA; Graham Dahl, IA

What we offer our valued clients: Traditional Investments: • Mutual funds • GICs & bonds • Stocks • Options

Managed Programs: • Canaccord’s Alliance Program • Canaccord’s Independence Accounts • SEI

Mortgages: • Manulife One mortgage • RRSP loans at prime • Lending services

Account Types: • RRSPs, RRIFs, RESPs • Cash accounts • Margin accounts • Fee based accounts • Individual pension plans • Family trust accounts

Financial Planning: • Retirement planning • Education planning • Estate planning*

Insurance:* • Life insurance • Disability insurance • Critical Illness insurance • Annuities

604-504-1504 200-32071 South Fraser Way Abbotsford *Offered through Canaccord Financial Services Ltd.

Canaccord Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Capital Corporation, member CIPF.

ABBOTSFORD NEWS

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

A23

FACE

MA B B O T S F O R D ’ S P R O H O C K E Y T E A M

OCTOBER SCHEDULE FRIDAY, OCT. 9 San Antonio Rampage

7:30 PM

TUESDAY, OCT. 20 Toronto Marlies

7:30 PM

SATURDAY, OCT. 10 San Antonio Rampage

6:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21 Toronto Marlies

7:30 PM

TUESDAY, OCT. 13 at Manitoba Moose

5:30 PM

FRIDAY, OCT. 23 4:00 PM at Grand Rapids Griffins

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 at Manitoba Moose

5:30 PM

SATURDAY, OCT. 24 at Chicago Wolves

FRIDAY, OCT. 16 Milwaukee Admirals

7:30 PM

SUNDAY, OCT. 25 2:00 PM at Grand Rapids Griffins

SATURDAY, OCT. 17 Milwaukee Admirals

6:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28 5:00 PM at Milwaukee Admirals

GET YOUR

SEASON TIC CKETS 1.877.452.HEAT abbotsfordheat.com

DATES COLOURED RED ARE HOME GAMES GAMES.

09/10

5:00 PM

FRIDAY, OCT. 30 at Hamilton Bull Dogs

4:30 PM

SUNDAY, NOV. 1 at Lake Erie Monsters

1:00 PM

Heat forward David Van der Gulik

the choice is yours...locally built, solid wood furniture

> Skatemill with video analysis > Private lessons > Team training > Dryland training

> On-ice training with video analysis > Drop-in pond hockey for kids > 3-on-3 hockey league > Core strength training

HOCKEY PERFORMANCE CENTRE Skatemill Video Analysis Training System 604.852.3080 www.abbotsfordtrainingrink.com TOLL FREE 1.888.SK8MILL

Valley Sleep Centre & Furniture Gallery

We’ve Got Your Back!

31789 South Fraser Way (by Cloverdale Paint) 604.853.2337

www.valleysleep.ca Z bedroom Z entertainment units Z dining room Z home office Z mattresses Z upholstery Z leather Z living room

Team Honda . . . our value leader wears the

‘C’

2010 HONDA

CR-V The always fun and versatile NEW CR-V • Now with 180 horsepower • Navigation • Wireless cell phone link

N RTI A T S

RO GF

M

CRASH THE NET IN SAFETY! 5 S TA R ÌÌÌÌÌ NHTSA RATED

6

3

9

4

6

6

3

FRASER VALLEY AUTO MALL 604-857-1430 www.hondaway.com NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. © NHL 2009. All Rights Reserved.

#8292

1.800.NEW.HONDA