Overview

• During Game 5 at Blue Arena in Loveland on May 26, a Colorado Eagles fan entered the Abbotsford Canucks’ broadcast booth and threw a chair that struck play-by-play announcer Brandon Astle in the leg.
• Astle continued his live commentary as security removed the fan and no serious injuries were reported, while the incident video was widely shared online.
• The Canucks were leading 2-0 when the attack occurred and have advanced to face the Texas Stars in the AHL Western Conference final starting May 29.
• Team and venue officials are conducting a review of broadcast-booth access and other security protocols in response to the breach.
• Similar fan-aggression incidents in other AHL games have renewed calls for tighter controls on minor-league hockey spectator behavior.