AHL Peoria Rivermen

Vancouver Canucks Recall Jeff Cowan

Published on April 30, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release


VANCOUVER, B.C. (April 30, 2009) - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that left winger Jeff Cowan has been recalled from the Peoria Rivermen of the American Hockey League.

Cowan, 32, ranked fifth among Rivermen skaters in PIM (94) and recorded 15 points (5-10-15) in 71 games. The nine-year NHL veteran has appeared in 413 career games, recording 81 points (47-34-81) and has compiled 695 career penalty minutes.

Cowan has played in 88 regular season games with the Canucks, posting 11 points (7-4-11) and 203 penalty minutes. In 10 career playoff games, Cowan has recorded two goals, including the overtime game-winning goal against Anaheim in the 2007 Western Conference Semi-Finals.

Last season, the Scarborough, Ontario native appeared in 46 games with the Canucks recording an assist and 110 penalty minutes.

Season tickets for the 2009-10 campaign are now on sale at the Rivermen office. Fans have until 5 p.m. on Friday to lock in savings of at least $200 thanks to Early Bird Pricing. Call (309) 676-1040 for more information or to reserve you seats for next year. Visit Rivermen.net for more information.




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