The Abbotsford Canucks have added depth to their roster courtesy of the NCAA free-agent pool.

On Tuesday, the club announced that they have signed forward Austin Brimmer to a one-year AHL contract beginning in the 2026-27 season. He will also join Abbotsford for the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign on a professional try-out agreement (PTO).

Brimmer, 24, is coming off a career year as a senior at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), where he co-led the team with 25 points (10 goals, 15 assists) in 36 games. Over four NCAA seasons, Brimmer recorded 80 points (33 goals, 47 assists) and 70 penalty minutes in 133 games split between RIT and Long Island University, where he spent his first three collegiate seasons.

Standing at 6-foot-4 and 223 pounds, the Ontario native brings a sizeable physical presence as a right-wing option. In addition to co-leading RIT in scoring this season, he also led the team in hits. His combination of size, physicality, and willingness to play an abrasive style should provide a jolt of energy to an Abbotsford roster that has been dealing with injuries and lineup shortages.

Brimmer represents the first of what many expect could be a string of NCAA additions for the organization. With opportunities available throughout the Vancouver Canucks’ system, the NCAA free-agent market continues to offer an intriguing pathway to add talent without sacrificing future assets.

With 15 games remaining on their schedule, the Abbotsford Canucks currently sit last in the Pacific Division with a 21-30-3-3 record and were forced to dress just nine forwards in each of their games over the weekend due to injuries and promotions. Abbotsford will host the Manitoba Moose for a midweek doubleheader as the club continues its six-game homestand at the Abbotsford Centre.

Brimmer has not yet been officially added to the team’s roster page, so his jersey number and AHL debut have not yet been confirmed.