ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Mitch Wahl's attention to detail paid off.

Wahl scored the shootout winner as the Abbotsford Heat edged the Adirondack Phantoms 3-2 in American Hockey League action Friday night.

Wahl beat Phantoms starter Michael Leighton high on his glove side as the Heat snapped a seven game winless streak, and scored more than one goal for the just the second time in nine games.

"I was taking a look at what the other guys were doing and what (Leighton's) thought process was – he was backing into his net," said Wahl, who was playing in just his second game since returning from injury. "that isn't typically a move I would do, but since he was giving it to me I thought I'd go there."

The loss ended the Phantoms' four-game winning streak.

Lance Bouma and Cam Cunning both picked up goals as Abbotsford got out to a 2-0 lead, the Heat's first two-goal lead in 11 games.

"I didn't know that stat," said Heat forward Jon Rheault. "That's pretty embarrassing, but I mean it's disappointing that we gave (the two-goal lead) up, especially the way we play – very good on defense and we definitely take pride in that."

Bouma opened the scoring, on the power play, as he slid a shot through Leighton's pads for his eighth of the year.

Cunning doubled the Heat's lead as he picked up the rebound off of Keith Seabrook's point shot and found the back of the net.

Trailing 2-0 with less than five minutes remaining in the third, the Phantoms cut into the Heat’s lead when Jonathon Kalinksi spoiled Leland Irving’s shutout bid, short-handed, as he beat the Heat starter short-side.

Then with Leighton on the bench, Adirondack tied the game 2-2 as Michael Ryan scored with just 23.4 seconds remaining to force overtime.

"We had a really good third period, I thought," said Adirondack head coach Joe Paterson. "then we go into the shootout, we've had some success in the shootout in the past couple of games so it would’ve been nice to get the two points.

"It's a little bit disappointing tonight to not win that shootout."

Abbotsford had two first period power plays and outshot Adirondack 10-4, but could not beat Leighton.

The opening period was a physical one as both teams exchanged several big hits.

Things boiled over near the eight-minute mark as Wahl was hit from behind by the Phantoms Andrew Rowe. Abbotsford defenseman Matt Pelech jumped in and dropped the gloves with Rowe and was two and 10 for instigating the fight.

Irving made 19 saves for his 16th win of the season while Leighton turned aside 32 shots in the loss.

Wahl’s winner in SO leads Heat over Phantoms

Need some fresh design ideas to transition your home to spring? stop by Guesthouse, a new home furnishings and gift shop in Madrona. Owners Kate Sehulster and David Link opened just weeks before Christmas and there has been a steady stream of shoppers in search of something new since. The combination of enticing window displays, vintage finds, carefully selected gifts and textiles, and Sehulster’s enthusiasm to share her knowledge are quickly making it a go-to spot for great gifts and home décor.

The shop is divided into two distinct spaces by the dramatic, nearly 11-foot high French doors. in the back, luscious watermelon-colored walls light up the design space, filled with fabric samples and wall coverings for custom designs. The front is painted a shade of linen and deep-sea navy, and shelves of industrial wire and reclaimed wood showcase must-have home accents. Everything is influenced by Sehulster’s love of layering styles, including vintage pieces, natural and nature-inspired accents, lively textiles, French-infused décor and mid-century modern design.

It’s the kind of shop with ever-changing, one-of-a-kind furnishings, like a well-worn butcher block atop the base of a vintage architectural table. You’ll find neat rows of custom-made pillows in fabric ranging from crisp cotton to velvet; taxidermy such as antlers and a vintage turtle (they look classic, rather than creepy); cheery, striped indoor/outdoor rugs; a selection of inspiring home decorating books; pretty fabric-covered sachets (inspiration to clean out that closet!) and always gift-worthy candles, including a custom line with distinctive scents for Guesthouse.

Also debuting in the shop this spring is David Link’s architecturally interesting, functional, green furniture. Link uses salvaged, repurposed wood and industrial materials to create dining tables, consoles, coffeetables and shelving (he made the store’s hip shelving).

Don’t know what to choose? Sehulster is happy to offer advice and has some simple ideas for freshening up your home — without spending thousands on a remodel.

1. Add new pillows to a tired couch or perk up your bedroom with a few. Consider changing pillows seasonally. It’s the easiest way to change a look, and really fun to go wild with fabrics. Custom pillows at Guesthouse start at just $45.
2. Bring the outdoors in. Sehulster took branches from a corkscrew willow and intertwined them with modern-shaped filament light bulbs ($14 to $25.) or, pick a pretty pot and add a blooming orchid or spring-green houseplant. Add an interesting piece of statuary: think authentic English garden concrete containers.
3. Reupholster a worn chair or couch that’s seen too many juice spills. Sehulster suggests using one of the many new and beautiful indoor-outdoor textiles. “They have a great hand and texture,” she says. “They’re perfect for accidents and faux pas caused by kids, pets or wine-drinking friends.” one vintage chair in stock was recovered with a very wipeable plastic vinyl fabric that looked amazingly like leather (a bargain at $195).
4. Get rid of that old (and probably “fragrant”) dog bed and replace it with one of the designer fabric beds Sehulster makes. You don’t have to settle for one of those unattractive fleece-covered cushions when you can pick from hundreds of beautiful choices. “Why not use Missoni fabric when it’s a prominent piece of furniture in your home?” says Shehulster. Prices range from $75 to $350.
5. Simple, but luxurious textiles can add a pop of color to a neutral palette or pull a room together. They’re pricey, but you’ll feel pampered every day when you snuggle up with one of the deliciously soft cashmere throws in persimmon, mint, heather or charcoal gray ($385).
6. Invest in a piece of furniture — vintage or new. it could be statement-making or something that adds definition and cohesion to a room. Recent finds at Guesthouse included a vintage stainless steel cabinet with lots of cubbies and drawers ($850) and a French settee recovered in white velvet ($1,900). or, choose one of Link’s one-of-kind pieces.

For more ideas, Sehulster is available for in-home and in-store consultations. oh, and here’s a tip from me: Great finds fly out the door at Guesthouse, so if you see it and love it, grab it.

Guesthouse is located at 1135 34th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122; 206-462-1351. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. a website is in the works.

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For on-the-go families who don’t require massive minivan space, the compact Mazda5 presents a reasonable alternative to a regular-size minivan or even a junior sport utility vehicle.

Steadily increasing fuel prices are on many new-car-buyers’ minds these days, along with finding ways to reduce overall operating expenses while maintaining or increasing the level of versatility that their vehicles can deliver. a modicum of driving enjoyment would definitely add some frosting to the cake.

The original and somewhat anonymous Mazda5 that was introduced for the 2006 model year managed to deliver on all counts and the updated 2012 edition promises more of the same, except the anonymity part.

The Mazda5 platform is somewhat shared with the Mazda3 sedan/hatchback, but for the Mazda5 it has been stretched by 5 inches between the front and rear wheels to squeeze in a third-row seat. that means six riders in a three-by-two arrangement.

This mini minivan is actually a hair shorter than the Mazda3 sedan, which will restrict the amount of gear you can cram into the back when chairs are occupied. however the highly versatile interior allows you to fold flat either or both of the sliding and reclining second-row buckets, or the 50/50 split folding rear bench, to create the exact mix of people and cargo. if it wasn’t for the nonfolding front-row passenger seat back, the maximum cargo capacity could be considered exceptional.

For storing smaller items, the Mazda5 offers a generously sized glove box, plus a couple of handy compartments beneath the second-row seat cushions.

To complement its practical nature, there’s a little more pizzazz for the new model. The front features Mazda’s signature happy-faced grille flanked by optional fog lights set into faux air intakes. at the opposite end, the vertical taillamps have been replaced by horizontal side-markers that blend into the liftgate.

Additional design drama can be seen in the more prominent hood, bolder front fenders and the scrolling accent lines that extend along the sliding side doors and rear quarter panels. Mazda’s "Nagare" concept car was the inspiration for the 5’s newly creased sheetmetal that will begin to show up in the next round of vehicle updates.

The theme also shows up in the redesigned dash layout (that’s covered with soft-touch material, replacing hard plastic) as well as on the seat-cover pattern.

Gone is the 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine, replaced with a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder powerplant that’s also found in the Mazda3 and Mazda6 passenger cars, as well as the base CX-7 tall wagon. For its role in the Mazda5, the 2.5 produces 157 horsepower and 163 pound-feet of torque, which is a slight improvement over the 2.3.

The Mazda5 continues to be the only such people mover available with a manual gearbox. a new six-speed unit is standard in base models, while a five-speed automatic is optional. Fuel economy is estimated at 21 mpg in the city and 28 on the highway with either transmission, which is about the same as on the previous powertrain.

Unchanged are the three available Mazda5 trim levels. along with the six-speed manual trans, the $20,000 Sport features the usual air conditioning and power-operated accessories, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, six-speaker audio system and 16-inch alloy wheels.

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Friday

5 p.m.1) MEDINA, REFINED

For sheer energy and intrigue, few places rival the labyrinthine souks of Marrakesh’s fortified old city. Skullcapped artisans sweat over ancient lathes while overdressed French tourists haggle over inlaid cedar boxes and silver lamps. In recent years, up-and-coming designers have opened fashionable boutiques in the Souk Cherifia that put a contemporary twist on Arab-Andalusian motifs. Lalla (Souk Cherifia, First Floor, Sidi Abdelaziz; 212-661-477-228; lalla.fr) opened in 2008 and carries slouchy Mauritanian leather handbags that are carried in stylish London stores like Paul & Joe and Coco Ribbon. the designer Marion Theard recently opened La Maison Bahira (Souk Cherifia, First Floor, Sidi Abdelaziz; 212-524-386-365; maison-bahira.com), which sells her signature handwoven textiles, hammam towels and embroidered pillows. For a break from the haggling, stop by Le Jardin (32 Sidi Abdelaziz, Souk Jeld; 212-524-378-295), a cafe that opened its doors last month and is owned by Kamal Laftimi, a young Moroccan also behind the popular Café des Épices and Terrace des Épices.

7 p.m.2) SQUARE PLATES

Djemaa el Fna, the main square of the Medina, is a motley tapestry of life, where shoppers wade through a chaos of fortune tellers, snake charmers and pushy henna painters. but it’s also one of the best places to get acquainted with the rich flavors and textures of Moroccan cuisine. go at sundown to the square’s myriad food stalls, when hundreds of gas lanterns light up billows of steam. Ignore the men trying to divert traffic to their particular stall, and grab yourself a seat where there are plenty of locals. a good starter is a bowl of snails in saffron broth, from one of the snail stands on the eastern end of the square (10 dirhams, about $1.23 at 8.2 dirhams to the dollar). Follow that with a lamb couscous doused in harissa at one of the stalls on the north end (30 dirhams). Adventurous eaters should try one of the mutton stalls near the square’s center, where everything from sheep’s brain to skewered heart is sold.

9 p.m.3) BOOZING à LA CHURCHILL

Le Bar Churchill, in the resplendently renovated La Mamounia (Avenue Bab Jdid; 212-524-388-600; mamounia.com), is a perfect spot for rubbing shoulders with the well-heeled set. Named for its most famous patron, Le Bar Churchill escaped the hotel’s face-lift largely unscathed, and still drips in supple black leather, leopard skin and polished chrome. if you’re seeking belly dancers, Le Comptoir Darna (Avenue Echouhada; 212-524-437-702; comptoirdarna.com), a French-Moroccan brasserie in the up-and-coming Hivernage quarter, offers one of the city’s best floor shows, a hip-shaking affair that spills down the central staircase and into the dining room.

Saturday

10 a.m.4) SOUK CHEF

Can’t get enough tagine? Learn to make it yourself at Souk Cuisine (Zniquat Rahba, Derb Tahtah 5; 212-673-804-955; soukcuisine.com), one of several Moroccan cooking workshops that have cropped up in recent years. run by Gemma van de Burgt, a Dutch expatriate, the half-day workshop (10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) starts with a visit to the Rahba Kedima market to forage for quince, argan oil and other Moroccan ingredients. Classes convene in the courtyard of an old riad, where budding chefs learn how to make dishes like lamb tagine and raisin couscous, culminating in a four-course lunch on the terrace, served with mint tea and wine (40 euros).

3 p.m.5) MANICURED JUNGLE

French colonialism still informs facets of the city, and the melding of French and Moroccan sensibilities is perhaps most beautifully expressed in the Majorelle Gardens (212-524-313-047; JardinMajorelle.com), a 12-acre botanical garden in the French district of Gueliz. the cobalt-blue gardens were designed in the 1920s by the painter Jacques Majorelle and are filled with palms, yucca, lily ponds and a huge variety of tropical flowers and cactuses. They later became the backyard of Yves Saint Laurent, whose deep love for Marrakesh is evident in his personal collection of Moroccan crafts and textiles on display in the adjoining Islamic Art Museum.

5 p.m.6) a FOCUS ON BERBERS

After being marginalized for centuries, Berber culture is now a cause célèbre for Moroccan gallerists and historians. The Maison de la Photographie (46 Ahal Fès; 212-524-385-721; maison-delaphotographie.com) opened last year in a restored fondouk, or traditional inn, and is devoted to documenting Berber life in the Medina. a 4,500-photograph collection includes rare glimpses of Jewish Berbers and a fascinating assemblage of glass plates dating from 1862. the museum is crowned with a roof cafe, which offers stellar views of the Medina. the 40-dirham ticket also gets you into Ecomusée Berbere de l’Ourika (Vilage de Tafza, Route de l’Ourika, Km. 37; 212-524-385-721; ecomuseeberbere.com), a new museum 23 miles outside the city that captures life in a traditional Berber village.

8 p.m.7) FROM BEIRUT, WITH LOVE

If the city’s hotels have gone upscale, the dining scene has gone through the roof. Marcel Chiche, a restaurateur and local night-life titan, recently opened Azar (Rue de Yougoslavie, near Boulevard Hassan II; 212-524-430-920; azarmarrakech.com), a splashy Lebanese restaurant that draws a party-ready crowd. the shimmering design of the dining room is the work of Younes Duret, a rising French-Moroccan designer. the modern Lebanese dishes include eggplant caviar with sesame crème (40 dirhams) and a rotisserie chicken (140). after dinner, take the Astroturf-carpeted elevator to the downstairs bar, where the city’s beautiful people dance to live Arabic pop music.

11 p.m.8) NORTH AFRICAN NIGHTS

Though Gueliz still buzzes with bars and clubs, the newer action is clustered in the industrial Hivernage district. One of the most fashionable spots is Lotus Club (Rue Ahmed Chawki; 212-524-431-537; riadslotus.com), a laid-back restaurant and nightclub styled as an urban retreat. On the weekends, 20- and 30-somethings mingle under floral-kitsch white lamps as D.J.’s mix electronic beats with Bollywood pop.

Sunday

10 a.m.9) SWEAT ROYALLY

In the land of a thousand hammams, mega-spas seem to get larger by the day. it doesn’t get more lavish than the Royal Mansour (Rue Abou Abbas el Sebti; 212-529-808-080; royalmansour.com), a fortressed pleasure palace consisting of 53 riads connected by tunnels that is owned by King Mohammed VI. Women in elaborately embroidered caftans lead visitors through a palatial foyer into private chambers where treatments include an aromatic massage with argan oil, from 1,200 dirhams.

Noon10) BOUTIQUE SHOPPING

Tired of haggling? Head to the fashionable boutiques that have opened recently along Rue de la Liberté in Gueliz. Moor (7 Rue des Anciens Marrakchis; 212-524-458-274; akbardelights.com) sells leather floor pillows and stylish tunics under a ceiling covered in giant white lanterns. though the name of this children’s shop is unwieldy even for French-speakers, La Manufacture de Vêtements Pour Enfants Sages (44 Rue des Anciens Marrakchis; 212-524-446-704) carries everything from handmade Moroccan pajamas to colorful stuffed camels. a common complaint among Marrakesh art collectors is that all the good young artists decamp to Europe. but new galleries like David Bloch Gallery (8 bis Rue des Vieux Marrakchis; 212-524-457-595; davidblochgallery.com), which specializes in street art, have become a platform for up-and-coming French and Moroccan artists. the gallery, housed in a stark concrete block covered with colorful graffiti, creates yet another level of contrast in the ever-evolving city.

IF YOU GO

The boho-chic Peacock Pavilions (Kilometer 13, Route de Ourzazate; peacockpavilions.com), opened this year, sits on an 8.5-acre grove just outside the city. It’s made up of two stunning pavilions. the smaller, 1,300-square-foot double-room pavilion costs 350 euros a night, $460 at $1.31 to the euro; one of the rooms can also be rented for 150 euros.

After a three-year renovation by the Parisian architect Jacques Garcia, La Mamounia (Avenue Bab Jdid; 212-524-388-600; mamounia.com), originally opened in 1923, has never been grander. it now has indoor and outdoor pools and Michelin-starred chefs, not to mention helicopter rides over the Atlas Mountains. Rooms from 665 euros.

In a renovated traditional riad well-situated within the Medina, the welcoming and affordable Riad Dar Khmissa (166 Derb Jamaa; Arset Moussa Lakbira; 212-524-443-707; dar-khmissa-marrakech.com) offers seven comfortable rooms and a lovely roof terrace. From 50 euros, including a delicious home-cooked Moroccan breakfast.

36 Hours in Marrakesh, Morocco

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Farmers markets are usually associated with thoughts of warm weather and long sunny days. the towns of Ballston Spa and Saratoga Springs are offering patrons homemade goods and fresh fruits and vegetables all year though, even when it’s cold outside.when Saratoga Springs started its winter farmers market in 2003, it was one of the only towns offering such a market on the East Coast and the Spa City paved the way for other local towns to start their own version of the indoor market.the first indoor winter farmers market of the year in Ballston Spa, sponsored by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, will be held from9 a.m. until noon Saturday in the Cornell Cooperative Extension auditorium at 50 West High St. Ballston Spa only offers its farmers market once a month during the winter season and will not offer it again until early February.the market will feature live music along with an array of goods from local farms and vendors. the Saratoga Springs farmers’ market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday at the Division Street Elementary School, 220 Division St.the offerings of the local winter farmers market are bountiful."People can get local vegetables year-round, instead of just in the summer now," said Michael Kilpatrick, manager of the Saratoga Springs winter farmers market.People are able to eat healthier because most of the produce provided is certified organic, and it also creates a year-round income stream for local farmers, he added.because more farmers are using greenhouses to grow their produce, there is more to offer during the winter."A lot of people come for the greens, and there’s a lot more to sell and a lot more to buy," Kilpatrick noted.Although there are more vendors in the summer, the winter farmers market still manages to fill the entire gymnasium at the school where it’s held every weekend.Kale, lettuce, spinach, leeks and an Asian green mix are just some of what will be offered this weekend in Saratoga Springs.some of the homemade and homegrown products that are available at the Ballston Spa market include baked goods, storage fruits and vegetables such as apples and potatoes, honey, eggs, different cheeses and fresh hummus.also, customers will find custom-made sewn pillows, soaps, candles and handcrafted jewelry. 

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NEW YORK — With all that snow blocking roads, closing airports and even forcing a game to be postponed in Philadelphia, it’s easy to wonder how the NFL and the Big Apple would handle a blizzard in February 2014. You know, when the Super Bowl is in town.

Weather rarely has been a concern for the NFL’s extravaganza, although an ice storm crippled Atlanta 10 years ago and wreaked havoc with events for several days leading up to the game. and it did rain on the Super Bowl for the first time in January 2007 in Miami — not that it bothered Peyton Manning and the Colts any.

Still, two of the next four Super Bowl sites are in cold-weather places, Indianapolis in 2012 and outdoors at new Meadowlands Stadium in 2014, where the elements will definitely be an issue (February in northern new Jersey).

“We, of course, recognized that the 2014 Super Bowl would be played in winter conditions when the new York/New Jersey bid was accepted” and that a storm could hit any time in the lead up to the game, says Frank Supovitz, the NFL’s senior vice president for events.

“Creating a plan for staging a Super Bowl in winter weather is not reinventing the wheel. Super Bowls have often been played in cities that can experience winter storms, including Detroit, Minneapolis, and (2012) in Indianapolis. Coordinated snow and ice removal plans for travel routes, major event facilities, the stadium campus, and parking have always been part of our planning protocol.”

The difference for 2014 is obvious: no dome in new Jersey.

So keeping the field in top condition once the Jets and Giants conclude their seasons is a priority; tarps can be used to cover the surface and work can be done beneath them, all the while keeping the turf heated. even if a snowstorm hits, maintaining the playing surface before the game begins, while challenging, is doable.

As for clearing out a foot or more of snow in the stands, well, it got done earlier this month in Minneapolis when the Vikings had to host the Bears at the University of Minnesota’s stadium after the collapse of the Metrodome roof. and in the case of the Meadowlands, two states along with several cities and towns, would be part of a cleanup effort.

The new York bid included contingency plans for dealing with inclement weather, plus such unique fan accommodations as fire pits in the parking lots, heated seat cushions and hand warmers in the stands.

Average monthly snowfall in February for Newark, which is about 15 miles from the stadium, is 8.7 inches.

For the third Sunday of the month in 2014, when the game probably would be played if the NFL goes to an 18-game regular season, it snowed 2.2 inches in Newark on Feb. 16 this year. it didn’t snow on that date in 2008 or 2009.

The record snowfall for Newark on any Feb. 16 is 9.1 inches in 1958. and get this: The record high temperature for that date was 74 in 1954. but it also has reached only 0 degrees in 1943.

“If fans want an outdoor, winter experience at a Super Bowl, they definitely could get it,” says Matt Scalora of the National Weather Service in Upton, N.Y. “A blizzard, you never know. It’s too tough to predict that far into the future, but it’s a time of year when you can have that kind of weather. maybe they could go for a record and beat zero degrees and play at negative-1.”

That ought to make everyone shiver a bit.

Snow and pretty much every other scenario is dealt with in the actual bids to host Super Bowls, whether it’s been San Diego and worries about El Nino; Miami and fears of heavy rains; or Dallas this season. Last February, North Texas saw a foot of snow dumped on it days before the NBA’s All-Star game, which drew a mere 108,000 fans to Dallas Cowboys Stadium.

“We’re keenly aware of the ice storm in 2000 that gripped Atlanta,” says Bill Lively, president and CEO of this year’s Super Bowl host committee. “We committed in the bid to create a transportation and public safety plan to address all weather conditions. we started more than three years ago collaborating with transportation agencies and we put together two plans: Plan a for cold and, rain, but no ice or snow, and Plan B if we have ice or snow.”

Organizers have arranged to borrow from neighboring states snow plows, sanding and salting machinery and any other equipment required to remove snow and ice. They’ve created a traffic grid for every major road and access route to the stadium in Arlington, which Lively says is “on the 50-yard-line” between Dallas and Fort Worth, and to the two primary airports, a number of private airports and every convention center site and hotel that might be affected by weather.

Adds Supovitz: “Every event teaches you better ways of doing things, and both the NFL and Atlanta learned a great deal about planning for winter events during the 2000 Super Bowl. planning for the worst possible case is now standard operating procedure.”

The worst possible case in 2014, obviously, would be such dire conditions that the teams couldn’t get to the new York area or, on game day, to the stadium. Or fans are snowed out of new York — or snowed in the metropolitan area — for part of the week.

In other words, what happened beginning last Sunday, when the league postponed the Eagles home game against Minnesota until Tuesday, prompting some very public complaining from Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell.

“We start with public safety issues,” says Eric Grubman, the league’s VP of ventures and business operations.

“We look at the integrity of the game; can we stage a fair competition? Can we accommodate fans? we need to make sure we can get them in and give them the experience they are used to and have them go to the game for which they hold a ticket. That’s true of every game.”

AP Sports Writers Tom Canavan in East Rutherford, N.J., and Ben Walker in new York, and Pro Football Writer Jaime Aron in Dallas contributed to this story.

NFL could face Super plight