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Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced Friday May 24, that Manny Malhotra has been hired as the new head coach of the Abbotsford Canucks.

Malhotra replaces Jeremy Colliton, who was named the second head coach in Abbotsford franchise history in July of 2022.

**Manny Malhotra, Abbotsford Canucks Head Coach**

“Bringing in someone who is familiar with the organization is a big win for us,” said Allvin.

“Manny’s experience in hockey development and coaching has prepared him really well for this head coaching opportunity. We look forward to working with him and providing our staff in Abbotsford with all the support they need to continue to develop our players.”

Patrik Allvin Canucks General Manager

“First of all, I would like to thank Jeremy Colliton and Gary Agnew for the work they did for us in Abbotsford,” said Abbotsford GM and Canucks Assistant GM Ryan Johnson.

“Having played against Manny in the NHL, I know firsthand many of the great qualities he possesses and the competitiveness in his DNA.

He is a teacher first, and his skillset and mindset will fit in perfectly with our vision for the team in Abbotsford.”

Ryan Johnson Abbotsford GM & Vancouver Assistant GM

“Being able to return the to the Vancouver Canucks organization is an incredible opportunity for both me and my family,” said Malhotra.

“Getting the chance to help develop the next wave of young talent is an honour and a privilege.

We have a lot of good prospects in the group, and I can’t wait to get started on the ice.

I would like to thank the Toronto Maple Leafs as well for providing me the opportunity to work with them the past four years.”

Manny Malhotra Abbotsford Canucks Head Coach

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Malhotra spent the past four seasons working as an assistant coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs after joining Toronto at the start of the 2020 NHL season.
The Mississauga Ontario native also spent time on the Canucks coaching staff working as a development coach in 2016-17 and as an assistant coach from 2017 to 2020.
A 7th overall first round draft pick of the New York Rangers in 1998.
Malhotra played for seven NHL teams over 16 seasons, including 3 seasons playing for the Vancouver Canucks, appearing in 159 games.
In 991 NHL games, he racked up 116 goals, 179 assists for 295 points.
Among his other skills and abilities on the ice, Malhotra was known for his prowess in the face-off circle.

Source: nhl.com

By Andrew Phillip Chernoff | CanucksBanter

August 9, 2023

Abbotsford Canucks announced Tuesday they signed forward Josh Passolt, defencemen Derek Daschke and Michael Joyaux, along with goaltender Jonathan Lemiuex, to 1-year AHL contracts for the 2023-24 season.

Josh Passolt

Passolt, 27, spent the majority of the 2022-23 season with the ECHL’s Cincinnati Cyclones, ranking third on the team in goals (25) and seventh in points (47) over 69 games.

The 6-0, 190-pound winger was recalled from loan by the Buffalo Sabres’ AHL affiliate Rochester Americans on April 15 before making his AHL debut the next day, in which he scored his first career AHL goal against Cleveland’s Jet Greaves.

Passolt remained with Rochester for the 2023 postseason, skating in five Calder Cup Playoff games and recording one goal.

A native of Hayward, Wisconsin, Passolt spent five seasons with the NCAA’s Western Michigan University (NCHC) and currently ranks tied for second all-time in school history with 166 games played.
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Derek Daschke

Daschke, 25, completed his fifth and final NCAA season with the University of Minnesota-Duluth (NCHC) in 2022-23, ranking second among team defencemen in assists (14) and third in points (16) while playing in all of the Bulldogs’ 37 contests.

At the conclusion of his collegiate season, the 6-2, 192-pound defender signed an ECHL contract with the Toledo Walleye, where he recorded seven points (one goal, six assists) over 10 regular season games and two assists over three postseason contests.

The Troy, Michigan native also spent four seasons playing for the NCAA’s Miami University of Ohio (NCHC), where he served as captain during the 2021-22 collegiate campaign while leading his team in assists (24) and points (28).
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Michael Joyaux

Joyaux, 26, spent the entirety of his first professional campaign with the ECHL’s Newfoundland Growlers in 2022-23, leading team defencemen in goals (nine), assists (32) and points (41) while playing in all 72 regular season games.

The 5-10, 181-pound blueliner was named to the 2022-23 ECHL All-Rookie Team on April 12 before skating in all 16 of Newfoundland’s postseason games, recording seven points (two goals, five assists).

A native of Bloomingdale, Illinois, Joyaux spent four seasons with the NCAA’s Western Michigan University (NCHC), recording 67 points (16 goals, 51 assists) and 64 penalty minutes over 120 collegiate contests.
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Jonathan Lemiuex

Lemiuex, 22, is signing his first professional contract out of Concordia University (OUA), where he led the league’s goaltenders in goals-against average (1.98) and led rookie goaltenders in wins (16) during the 2022-23 USports regular season.

The 6’1, 185-pound netminder recorded three shutouts and a .933 save percentage for the Stingers this past season and posted a 4-2-0 record with two shutouts during the 2023 OUA Playoffs.

A native of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Lemieux played five major junior seasons in the QMJHL with Val-d’Or, Saint John and Moncton, earning QMJHL Second Team All-Star honours in 2020-21.
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