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The Calgary Flames announced on Tuesday that they are pulling their American Hockey League farm team out of Abbotsford, B. Fake NBA Jerseys .C. at the end of the season. The Abbotsford Heat have played out of the 7,000-seat Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre since the franchise moved the Quad Cities Flames from Illinois for the 2009-10 season. Flames president and CEO Ken King explained some of the reasons for the decision in a statement. "The economics did not turn out the way any of us intended, despite the tremendous efforts of many men and women who made it their mission to convert the allegiances of local hockey fans, at least at the American Hockey League level, to the Heat," explained King. "Notwithstanding economics our experiences in the Fraser Valley have been good. We have made good friends, have wonderful local partners and believe that our players have been served well in this market. Unfortunately the time has come for us to move on." The Heat have already clinched a playoff spot this season and will make a postseason appearance for the third time in their five seasons in Abbotsford. They have made it to the second round twice. Abbotsford is the western-most franchise in the AHL and is the only team playing in the Pacific time zone. The Flames did not announce a new location for the team but said that several opportunities exist for the organization. Cheap NBA Jerseys . Of course that doesnt mean hes ignoring it. Thats actually rather impossible given the behind-the-scenes access to the Toronto Maple Leafs the network is getting. Nike NBA Jerseys China . The game was the first of two international friendlies that Canada is playing during the international break, with the second game against Slovenia set for Tuesday in Celje. Canada looked uncomfortable defensively throughout the game, and every free kick that came into Canadas penalty box looked like ending up in the back of the net. https://www.nbachinajerseys.us/ . J.J. Hardy drove in a run for the Orioles, who bounced back from an 8-4 loss in the series opener on Friday. Fresh off the 15-day disabled list, Derrek Lee went 2-for-4 with two runs scored. Jake Arrieta (7-3) gave up three runs on five hits over six innings to pick up the win.CHICAGO -- The Los Angeles Dodgers were looking ahead to a matchup with the division-rival Giants when they pushed Dan Haren back a day. The bullpen came through on Sunday against the last-place Cubs. Matt Kemp homered and had four RBIs, Yasiel Puig scored a career-high four times and the NL West-leading Dodgers used six pitchers to beat Chicago 8-5. "Its a good feeling in this clubhouse right now finishing up with Chicago because its a scrappy team and they gave us all we could handle for four games," said Jamey Wright, who made a spot start. "They fought and those are scary teams to play this time of year, teams playing spoiler." Wright made his first start since Sept. 1, 2013, with the Rays, allowing a run and three hits in two innings. He said he hoped to last five or six innings, but the Dodgers told him he was done after throwing 46 pitches. "Anytime you come out with a W on a bullpen day thats a great day," Wright said. Kemp had four hits for the Los Angeles, which clinched a playoff berth on Friday and have a 4 1-2 game lead over the Giants heading into a three-game series at Dodgers Stadium that begins Monday. Chris Perez (1-3) struck out two in 1 1-3 innings for his first victory since Aug. 14, 2013. And Kenley Jansen earned his 43rd save in 48 chances. Welington Castillo homered for the last-place Cubs, who pulled within a run in the fifth. The Dodgers had 16 hits, and the teams combined for 59 runs during the four-game series. "I thought we kind of went toe to toe with them a little bit here," Cubs manager Rick Renteria said. "Even as young as we are, I thought we held our own." The Cubs avoided a sweep by overrcoming two five-run deficits to win 8-7 on Saturday. Discount NBA Jerseys. "Im happy about today especially after yesterday was a little bit of a kick in the gut when you have a lead and give up six in the last two innings," Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said. Jacob Turner (5-11) allowed five runs in five innings in his fifth start for the Cubs since he was acquired from Miami on Aug. 8 for two Class-A pitchers. The Dodgers went ahead in the first on Adrian Gonzalezs and Hanley Ramirezs RBI doubles. Gonzalezs 112 RBIs lead the majors. Kemps two-run home run -- his 23rd -- extended the Dodgers lead to 4-1 in the third. Puig remained in the game after an awkward slide in the fifth. His right foot appeared to catch in the dirt and he stopped short of the bag. After the trainer checked on him, Puig scored from second on Kemps single for a 5-2 lead. TRAINERS ROOM Dodgers: LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu (shoulder inflammation) continues to progress after playing catch Saturday. .3B Juan Uribe returned to the lineup after sitting out Saturday with a lingering groin problem. Mattingly said the injury doesnt affect Uribes swing, but does give him problems in the field when he dives. UP NEXT Dodgers: Haren (13-11, 4.14 ERA) will start against Giants RHP Jake Peavy (6-4, 2.16) to open a three-game series Monday. Cubs: LHP Travis Wood (8-12, 4.86) will take the mound against Cardinals RHP Adam Wainwright (19-9, 2.45) to begin a three-game series Monday. RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY Rain fell about 30 minutes before first pitch. The grounds crew began to roll out the tarp, but quickly rolled it up again as the rain slowed. The game started two minutes after its 1:20 scheduled start. ' ' '