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Vancouver Canucks News / House of Hockey / July 30, 2025
Controversial Former 6th Overall Pick Signs New Deal After Leaving the NHL

Controversial Former 6th Overall Pick Signs New Deal After Leaving the NHL

Former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen, who was taken 6th overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, has signed a new deal in Slovakia with HK Dukla Michalovce.

Vancouver Canucks News / Yardbarker / July 26, 2022
Jake Virtanen found not guilty of sexual assault

Former Canucks forward Jake Virtanen found not guilty of sexual assault

Former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen was found not guilty of sexual assault by a British Columbia jury on Tuesday.

Vancouver Canucks News / Yardbarker / May 17, 2021
Jake Virtanen sued amid sexual assault allegation

Canucks forward Jake Virtanen sued amid sexual assault allegation

The Canucks placed Virtanen on leave earlier this month, calling the allegations against him "concerning." 

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Vancouver Canucks News / Yardbarker / May 1, 2021
Jake Virtanen on leave after sexual misconduct allegations

Canucks place Jake Virtanen on leave after sexual misconduct allegations

Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen has been placed on leave after sexual misconduct allegations.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Yardbarker / April 6, 2021
Seventeen Canucks have tested positive for COVID-19?

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