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Ben Lypka

Ben Lypka

I joined the Abbotsford News in 2015.
I graduated from Langara College's journalism program in 2010 and previously spent five years covering sports, arts and community events at the Squamish Chief newspaper.

Phone
604-851-4526
Email
ben.lypka@abbynews.com

Recent Work by Ben

Abbotsford Canucks’ comeback falls short in 5-4 overtime loss in game two

Abbotsford Canucks’ comeback falls short in 5-4 overtime loss in game two

Elimination game three between Abbotsford and the Colorado Eagles set for Sunday (April 28)
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Abbotsford’s Zach Sawchenko emerges with 28-save performance in game one playoff win

Abbotsford’s Zach Sawchenko emerges with 28-save performance in game one playoff win

Canucks goalie carousel pays off with 4-2 win over Colorado, Abbotsford takes 1-0 series lead
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Abbotsford Canucks opening AHL playoffs without top two goalies

Abbotsford Canucks opening AHL playoffs without top two goalies

Canucks crease carousel leads to Abbotsford opening series vs. Colorado with Zach Sawchenko in goal
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B.C. provincial government announces $25 million contribution to Abbotsford milk production plant

B.C. provincial government announces $25 million contribution to Abbotsford milk production plant

Vitalus Nutrition expansion project set to begin this summer, with scheduled completion date of 2026
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Abbotsford Canucks see slight dip in attendance for 2023-24

Abbotsford Canucks see slight dip in attendance for 2023-24

Club averages 4,816 for 2023-24, down from 4,898 in 2022-23
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Abbotsford Canucks travelling to Colorado for round one of AHL playoffs

Abbotsford Canucks travelling to Colorado for round one of AHL playoffs

Series goes Wednesday (April 24), Friday (April 26) and Sunday (April 28), if necessary
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Abbotsford performers release Vancouver Canucks inspired music video ahead of playoffs

Abbotsford performers release Vancouver Canucks inspired music video ahead of playoffs

Game Night features the work of Abbotsford’s DJ Heer and rapper A.S.M.
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Kalamazoo Wings qualify for ECHL playoffs with assist from Abbotsford Canucks

Kalamazoo Wings qualify for ECHL playoffs with assist from Abbotsford Canucks

Wings competing in the Kelly Cup playoffs for the first time in five years
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Langley’s Malcolm Tyler signs with UFV Cascades men’s basketball team

Langley’s Malcolm Tyler signs with UFV Cascades men’s basketball team

Brookswood Secondary product joining UFV for 2024-25 Canada West season
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UFV Cascades add libero Keira Scharfenberg for 2024-25 season

UFV Cascades add libero Keira Scharfenberg for 2024-25 season

Sherwood Park product has ability to play two positions
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