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Columbus Blue Jackets 4 – Vancouver Canucks 2

The Canucks could not pull out a win in Columbus tonight, after falling behind 3-1 after the first two periods, and down 2-0 only 7 minutes into the contest.  They came out very solid in the thrid, throwing twelve shots at Columbus’ Pascal Leclaire, though leclaire stopped 11 of thoe to seal the victory, with Columbus netting an empty-net goal late in the third to make it 4-2.

Kyle Wellwood looked impressive in his first game back after being recalled from Manitoba, scoring a goal and assising on Kevin Bieksa’s marker.  Things to note during tonight’s game was the impressive third period play of Steve Bernier and the Sedin twins, however they could not put one in the Columbus net, and therefore Daniel Sedin is now pointles through his last five games.  On the other hand, Ryan Kesler’s point streak has gone onto four games with 2 goals and 2 assists within that time.

Both teams finished with identical power plays, going 1 for 4.  The Canucks came close on the power play late in the third period but couldn’t pull the trigger.

Tonight’s goals were scored by Kyle Wellwood power-play goal (Ryan Kesler, Mason Raymond), and Kevin Bieksa (Kyle Wellwood).

Also today, after attempting to recall Matt pettinger from the Manitoba Moose via re-entry waivers, and having him picked up by the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Canucks recalled Jason Krog, and he is now playing with the big club.

The Canucks next game is on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers at GM Place starting at 7pm.  They play two home games before hitting the road for another road trip.  Saturday nights game will be televised on CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada in HD High Definition, and you can also listen to it live online streaming on Team1040.ca

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Four players have been released from the Vancouver Canucks, leaving 41 players now on the roster as the team head to California for it’s next two pre-season games.

Right winger Juraj Simek will be heading down to the Manitoba Moose, and defenceman Yann Sauve will be going back to Saint John in the Quebec junior league.  Another Canucks defenceman Taylor Ellington returns to the WHL Everett Silvertips.

Canucks prospect goaltender Karl Goehring was released and will attend the Manitoba Moose training camp.

The Canucks are in San Jose tonight to Play against the Sharks in a 2 game california road trip.  The game is not televised however is available on Team 1040, which you can listen to live online at team1040.ca.

The Vancouver Canucks have won both of their pre-season game’s, both against the Edmonton Oilers, one being a great shoot-out win with many prospects on board.  The second game, a 2-1 win over the Oilers, featured Cody Hodgson in his first NHL game.  Hodgson is fighting for a roster spot along with a few other players.

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First game of the preseason for new Canucks team, facing the Oilers in Edmonton.

The first preseason game for the Canucks begins tonight at six pm, in Edmonton aginst the Oilers.  The Canucks will put Cory Schneider in net for the duration of the game, and Alternate Captain duties will be shared between Matthias Ohulnd and Willie Mitchell.  I fully expect Willie Mitchell to be named captain within the next 8 – 10 days.

The odd part of the game tonight, is the seperation of the Sedin twins.  Daniel will play tonight, and Henrik will stay in Vancouver and play against Edmonton tomorrow night for the next preseason game.  The top line tonight will feature Daniel Sedin and Taylor Pyatt centered by Kyle Wellwood.  Other players getting a shot to play tonight include Jason Krog, Juraj Simek, Jason Jaffray, Pierre-Cedric Labrie, and Dan Gendur.

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Prospects turn it up a notch, as Cody Hodgson scores one and sets up two.

Another prospects game tonight, this time between the Vancouver Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers.  The Canucks came out on top wth a 5-2 win, with Cody Hodgson leading the team with one goal and two assists.  Although outshot 28 to 23, the Canucks were kept in the game with two big saves by Cory Schneider during a stretch of three consecutive penalty kills in the third period.  The more veteran Oilers club was kept at bay throughout the game by a young inexperienced defense, and this allowed the Canucks Prospects to feel a win after the big loss to the Calgary Flames prospects last night.  The Canucks went 2 for 5 on the powerplay, and the Oilers were kept out as the Canucks killed all 6 Oilers power play chances.  The Canucks will now fly back to Vancouver where they will prepare for the Canucks main training camp that begins on Saturday.

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