Abbotsford Canucks hire Ryan Papaioannou as new head coach

The Abbotsford Canucks have hired Ryan Papaioannou as the fourth head coach in franchise history.
The AHL club made the announcement on Friday (July 17) afternoon.A new chapter begins!Welcome Ryan Papaioannou as the new Head Coach of the Abbotsford Canucks! #ProudlyAbbotsford pic.twitter.com/JyyaexJYJP
— Abbotsford Canucks (@abbycanucks) July 17, 2026The 42-year-old spent last season as the head coach of the ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers and guided that team to a regular season record of 4