The Vancouver Canucks have made a sudden game-day roster move only 30 minutes prior to puck drop against the Utah Mammoth, as Jiří Patera has been called-up from the Abbotsford Canucks in the AHL. Ahead of Vancouver's matchup, Nikita Tolopilo was named the Canucks starter by Head Coach Adam Foote. He was the lone goaltender on the ice during Vancouver's warmups, with neither Kevin Lankinen nor Patera present. Abbotsford also plays tonight in BC, with their game beginning at 7:00 pm PT. Patera has spent the majority of the 2025-26 season with Abbotsford, but did start in one game in November against the Florida Panthers. In the AHL, the goaltender has registered a 2.72 GAA and .907 SV%. He has a record of 11-14-4 with Abbotsford and started in a 2-0 loss to the Coachella Valley Firebirds last night. Vancouver will play the Mammoth at 4:00 pm PT tonight. Jan 19, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks goalie Jiri Patera (30) skates in warm up prior to a game against the New York Islanders at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/18baaaa5-fbe5-4e71-a8cb-d5057836e855.jpeg] Jan 19, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks goalie Jiri Patera (30) skates in warm up prior to a game against the New York Islanders at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images 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, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks]. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: A Loss Saturday Night Would Ensure The 2025-26 Canucks Secure A Franchise Record [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/a-loss-saturday-night-would-ensure-the-2025-26-canucks-secure-a-franchise-record] Recent Draft Lottery History Should Concern Canucks Fans [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/recent-draft-lottery-history-should-concern-canucks-fans] Canucks Prospect Named 2026 William Hanley Trophy Finalist [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/canucks-prospect-named-2026-william-hanley-trophy] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*if85lf*_ga*MjAzNzYwNzU2Ny4xNzczNDI1NzEw*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NzM0MjU3MDkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzM0MzA3MDIkajYwJGwwJGgw]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/58d9fc61-a5b2-4b3e-8265-af08b10e889a.jpeg] The Hockey News
