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Canucks Recall Kesler, Kavanagh from Moose

March 10, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Manitoba Moose News Release


The Vancouver Canucks today announced they have recalled centres Ryan Kesler and Pat Kavanagh from the Manitoba Moose.

Kesler, 19, was most recently re-assigned to the Moose from Vancouver on February 14, 2004. He has played in 18 games with the Canucks this season, registering one goal and one assist. His first NHL point came when he assisted on Mike Keane's goal in the first period against the Montreal Canadiens on Nov. 24. He then scored his first-ever NHL goal Nov. 29 vs. the Calgary Flames. The Livonia, MI. native has appeared in 33 games so far this season with the Moose, scoring three goals and eight assists for 11 points and 29 PIM.

Kesler was also recently part of the US National Junior Team who captured that country's first-ever gold medal at the 2004 IIHF World Junior Championships in Helsinki, FIN. Kesler finished the tournament with three goals. He also participated in the 2003 IIHF World Junior Championship with Team USA and was second in team scoring with seven points.

Kavanagh, 24, has played in 63 games with the Moose this season, registering 18 goals and 18 assists for 36 points and 57 PIM. He also leads the team in a number of categories, including five game-winning goals, four shorthanded goals and two overtime markers. Last season, Kavanagh made his NHL regular season debut scoring his first NHL goal on March 17, 2003 against the Dallas Stars. He played three games with the Canucks in 2002- 03, scoring one goal. In 63 games with the Moose that season, Kavanagh netted 30 points (15g, 15a) in 63 games. In his 196-game career with Manitoba, Kavanagh has 98 points (46g, 52a) and 253 PIM.

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