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Canucks prospects Ty Mueller and Sawyer Mynio recognized with Abbotsford Team Awards

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The Abbotsford Canucks played their final home game of the 2025–26 season on Saturday night, closing the book on their home schedule.
As is tradition, the club handed out its annual team awards throughout the evening, recognizing standout performances across the roster. Throughout the final game, the team announced its winners on the jumbotron, allowing fans to recognize them on a personal level.
Rookie of the Year — Sawyer Mynio
Unsurprisingly, the Rookie of the Year honours went to 20-year-old defenceman Sawyer Mynio.
Through 53 games, the Kamloops, BC native recorded 20 points (three goals, 17 assists), ranking second among Abbotsford defencemen in scoring. His production also places him fifth among all U21 blueliners across the AHL.
Beyond the numbers, Mynio quickly established himself as a key piece on the backend. Early in the season, when injuries and call-ups thinned the defensive group, he was heavily leaned on, at times averaging north of 25 minutes per night.
He’s also held a regular role on the team’s top power play unit, taking clear steps forward in his first professional season and emerging as a legitimate piece of the organization’s long-term plans.
Fan Favourite — Chase Wouters
This year’s Fan Favourite was awarded to team captain Chase Wouters.
The North Battleford, Saskatchewan native has become synonymous with the Abbotsford Canucks, serving as the team’s captain in four of his five seasons. He currently holds the franchise record for games played (334) and has long been viewed as the heartbeat of the room.
While not known for high-end offensive production, Wouters has been a steady contributor, consistently hovering around the 25-point mark. He ranks fourth in franchise assists (77) and second in penalty minutes (314), reflecting both his durability and physical style of play.
Unsung Hero — Ben Berard
Ben Berard took home Unsung Hero honours following a breakout season.
Playing on a one-year AHL contract, the 27-year-old has emerged as Abbotsford’s leading goal scorer with 16, after spending the majority of last season in Kalamazoo. Elevated to a larger role, Berard has seen consistent top-line usage and power play time, making the most of his opportunity.
His season highlight came at the AHL All-Star Game, where he delivered a viral shootout goal that quickly gained traction across the hockey world.
Team MVP — Ty Mueller
The team’s top honour went to Ty Mueller, last year’s Unsung Hero, who took another step forward in his second professional season.
In what has been a challenging year for the club, the Cochrane, Alberta native has been a consistent bright spot. Mueller has been deployed in all situations, taking key faceoffs, logging penalty-kill minutes, contributing on the power play, and centring the team’s top line at even strength.
He has spent much of the season near the top of the team’s statistical categories and currently sits second in scoring with 38 points, while also sharing the team lead in goals with 16.
Mueller is now enjoying his first NHL call-up of the season — and the second of his career — further underlining his growing importance within the organization.
With four games remaining on the 2025-26 slate, the Canucks will head out on the road for their final stretch.
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