Canucks Re-Assign Shirokov To Moose

Published on October 30, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Manitoba Moose News Release


The Vancouver Canucks today announced they have re-assigned forward Sergei Shirokov to the Manitoba Moose.

Shirokov, 23, has appeared in six games with the Canucks so far this season, three since his recall on Oct. 25/09. In that span, he has collected two penalty minutes. He has appeared in 10 games so far this season with the Moose where he has recorded 10 points (4g & 6a) with four penalty minutes. He remains Manitoba's leading scorer and is tied for the league lead amongst rookie scorers.

Last year, he played in 56 games with CSKA Moscow of the KHL where he recorded 17 goals and 24 assists for 41 points, along with 36 penalty minutes. In 212 career games in Russia, the Moscow, Russia native has recorded 122 points (52-70-152) and 126 penalty minutes.

Shirokov was originally drafted by the Canucks in the sixth round, 163rd overall, in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

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