Overview

• A spectator infiltrated the broadcast booth at Loveland’s Blue Arena and threw a chair that struck play-by-play announcer Brandon Astle in the leg during Game 5 of the Calder Cup semifinals.
• The Canucks defeated the Colorado Eagles 5-0 to clinch the series and advance to the Western Conference Finals against the Texas Stars, with Game 1 set for May 29 in Abbotsford.
• Astle posted on social media that he was “in shock” and apologized for his on-air reaction, noting that the fan was identified and ejected after the incident.
• Both the Abbotsford Canucks and Colorado Eagles declined further comment, intensifying scrutiny over security protocols at AHL venues.
• The episode has fueled league-wide discussions about fan conduct and prompted teams to review measures to protect officials and broadcasters during the playoffs.