Abbotsford Pilots Dominate Preseason with Undefeated Record

The Abbotsford Pilots junior hockey team has finished its preseason with an impressive undefeated record, showcasing remarkable skill and team cohesion. The Pilots kicked off their 2025-26 PJHL preseason on August 24, 2025, defeating Port Moody with a narrow 4-3 victory. This successful start set the tone for a series of high-scoring matches that followed.

In their next game on August 29, the Pilots faced Mission City and delivered a striking performance, winning 10-6. The match was characterized by relentless offensive pressure, testing both goalkeepers extensively. A rematch occurred the following day, where the scoring was much tighter, concluding in another 4-3 victory for Abbotsford.

The Pilots concluded their preseason on September 3, 2025, against the newly rebranded Aldergrove Ironmen at the Aldergrove Community Centre. Despite their name change, Aldergrove struggled once again, ending last season with a challenging record of 0-48. The Ironmen could not overcome their difficulties, losing to Abbotsford by a score of 5-2 and finishing the preseason without a win.

As the preseason wraps up, the Pilots are eager to maintain their momentum into the regular season, which commences on September 5, 2025. The team will open its season against Mission City at MSA Arena, with the puck set to drop at 19:30. A rematch is scheduled for the following day in Mission, starting at 18:45.

The Abbotsford Pilots aim to improve upon last season’s performance, where they reached the playoffs but faced elimination after four successive losses to Chilliwack. Their last appearance in the PJHL championship was during the 2011-12 season, where they finished as runners-up after a 4-2 series defeat to the Delta Ice Hawks.

Fans can find the complete schedule for the Abbotsford Pilots online, as anticipation builds for what promises to be an exciting season ahead.