Wranglers Lose 4-3 in Shootout at Abbotsford
The Calgary Wranglers suffered a 4-3 shootout loss to the Abbotsford Canucks.
The defeat came after Calgary surrendered a late third-period lead.
The game was played in Abbotsford on Saturday night.
Calgary fell behind early after Abbotsford scored on the opening shift.
The home side added another goal in the second period.
That gave Abbotsford a two-goal advantage.
Wranglers Rally to Take the Lead
Calgary responded with determination and pace.
The Wranglers scored twice to tie the game late in the second period.
They carried momentum into the third period.
Calgary then grabbed its first lead with a well-worked goal.
The advantage did not last long.
Abbotsford answered with a tying goal later in the period.
Both teams pushed for a winner.
Neither side could score before regulation ended.
Overtime Fails to Decide Winner
The game moved into overtime after a 3-3 tie.
Goaltenders on both ends made key saves.
Players traded chances during the extra frame.
Defensive coverage held firm for both teams.
Overtime ended scoreless.
The contest moved to a shootout.
Shootout Seals Abbotsford Win
Abbotsford gained the edge during the shootout rounds.
Calgary managed only one successful attempt.
The Canucks converted the winning chance.
They secured the extra point with a 4-3 victory.
Calgary still earned a single point in the standings.
However, the loss proved frustrating after the late lead.
Looking Ahead
The Wranglers showed resilience after an early deficit.
Several players contributed offensively and defensively.
Coaches praised the team’s response and effort.
They emphasized learning from late-game situations.
Calgary will face Abbotsford again soon.
Both teams continue to battle for position as the season progresses.
