Linus Karlsson Leads Abbotsford to Historic AHL Title Victory

Swedish points king Linus Karlsson, 25, became the match hero when Abbotsford took home the AHL title. Karlsson's 3–2 in the second period against Charlotte decided the final.

» Published: June 24 2025 at 08:49

Linus Karlsson Leads Abbotsford to Historic AHL Title Victory
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Abbotsford won the sixth Calder Cup final against Charlotte with 3–2 and thus took home the ice hockey championship for the first time.

AHL is a so-called farm league to NHL where the teams' reserves and younger players are. Abbotsford is Vancouver's farm team.

I am so proud of this group. I am just so happy. It is worth every second. I am so proud, he says to Canucks Insider.

Karlsson made a success in this year's AHL playoffs. In 24 matches, he scored 26 points – 14 goals and twelve assists. With that, he won both the points and scoring league in the playoffs.

Karlsson has a past in Karlskoga, made a short stop in Skellefteå before he in 2022 moved to Canada. There, it has mostly been play in Abbotsford but also 27 matches for Vancouver.

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