Canucks recall Michael Grabner

Published on February 26, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Manitoba Moose News Release


The Vancouver Canucks announced today they have recalled forward Michael Grabner from the Moose.

Grabner has played in 47 games so far this season for the Moose. The Villach, Austria native is currently tied for the lead in Moose goal scoring with 21 goals and is fifth on the team in overall scoring with 33 points (21-12-33) and 14 penalty minutes. He missed nine games earlier this season due to an injury but returned and scored his first professional hat trick in his first-game back Jan. 9/09 @ Iowa. He was also asked to serve on Austria in the Olympic Qualifying tournament, played from February 5-8, 2009. Grabner appeared in three games where he led his team in scoring with five goals

Grabner appeared in 74 games with the Moose last year in his rookie season where he scored 44 points (22-22-44). As a result, he's played in 123 career games with the Moose and scored 79 points (44-35-79) as well as 12 Calder Cup playoff games where he's recorded three goals.

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