In the first match of the division semifinals, the “Wranglers” defeated the “Canucks” at home with a score of 3:2 (1:0, 0:0, 1:2, 1:0) in overtime, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-game series.
Rubin assisted on Calgary’s first goal when Drayden Hunt scored off his assist. In this match, the Latvian defender scored twice on the opponent’s goal and had a positive efficiency coefficient of +1.
Shilov remained on the bench in the Abbotsford team.
Last year, the Chicago Wolves became the AHL champions, beating the Springfield Thunderbirds 4-1 in the final series of the Calder Cup.