The Vancouver Canucks haven't had an AHL affiliate advance to the league final since the Utica Comets in 2015

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Not only was the mercury expected to climb to 30 degrees Celsius in the Fraser Valley on Sunday, and actually feel like 34, the temperature inside the Abbotsford Centre will also rise. Article content Article content

The Abbotsford Canucks hold a 3-2 series lead over the Texas Stars in the AHL best-of-seven Western Conference final and are a victory away from advancing to the Calder Cup championship against the Charlotte Checkers.

Game 6 before a raucous sold-out Abbotsford audience goes at 6 p.m., and if a seventh game is necessary, it’s slated for Monday at 7 p.m. in the valley. The Canucks obviously don’t want to be forced

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