Coachella Valley defenseman Gustav Olofsson chases after the puck in competition with Abbotsford defenseman Christian Wolanin during the second period of their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/8c90331f-120b-4b3d-90e2-221768b74f4c.webp] Coachella Valley defenseman Gustav Olofsson chases after the puck in competition with Abbotsford defenseman Christian Wolanin during the second period of their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Christian Wolanin made history on Saturday, becoming the first player in Abbotsford Canucks history to record 100 assists. The milestone moment occurred during the third period when the defenseman recorded the primary assist on Tristen Nielsen's ninth of the season. Wolanin also picked up assist number 101 with the franchise, as he was credited with the second assist on Linus Karlsson's overtime winner. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: What The Biggest Western Conference Trade Deadline Moves Mean For The Vancouver Canucks: Part 2 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/what-the-biggest-western-conference-trade-deadline-moves-mean-for-the-vancouver-canucks-part-2] Comparing The Vancouver Canucks Post-Trade Deadline: 2023–24 Versus 2024–25 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/comparing-the-vancouver-canucks-post-trade-deadline-202324-versus-202425] Looking Back At Carson Soucy’s Time As A Member Of The Vancouver Canucks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/looking-back-at-carson-soucys-time-as-a-member-of-the-vancouver-canucks] Now in his third season, Wolanin's career with Abbotsford has been memorable. He won the AHL Best Defenseman award in 2023 and sits third all-time in points with 115 in 132 games. Wolanin has also spent some time with the Vancouver Canucks, suiting up for 16 games during the 2022-23 season. After their 5-4 overtime win over the San Jose Barracuda, the AHL Canucks have a record of 29-23-2-1 this season. They have 17 games remaining and currently sit sixth in the Pacific Division. In order to get a home playoff date in the first round, Abbotsford must finish in the top four of their division, as the first round is a three-game series with the higher seed hosting every game. Make sure you bookmark THN’s Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwr-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/99bb561e-9347-498f-b99d-06db53bfaa7a.webp]
