Bitz Recalled by Vancouver
Published on February 3, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
The Vancouver Canucks have recalled right wing BYRON BITZ from the Chicago Wolves.
BITZ has posted 3 points (G, 2A) and nine penalty minutes in 10 games with the Wolves this season in his first game action since March 27, 2010. He missed the entire 2010-11 campaign due to injuries.
The 27-year-old forward split the 2009-10 campaign between the National Hockey League's Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers, posting 5 goals, 11 points, and 33 penalty minutes in 52 contests.
Overall, the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, native has tallied 9 goals, 9 assists, 18 points, and 51 penalty minutes in 87 career NHL contests with Boston and Florida spanning two seasons (2008-10).
BITZ has also notched 17 goals, 40 points, and 145 penalty minutes in 108 career American Hockey League tilts with the Wolves and the Providence Bruins (2007-09).
The Wolves host the Rockford IceHogs in an Illinois Lottery Cup matchup at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Allstate Arena. For more information or to buy tickets to the games, visit chicagowolves.com or call 1-800-THE-WOLVES.
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