The Abbotsford Canucks’ defence doesn’t have any star billing attached in the Calder Cup playoffs. They’re an ensemble cast, and they’re playing like it.
Defenceman Akito Hirose has been assigned to the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks, Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced late Saturday morning.
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Akito Hirose exited early in the third period of Saturday night’s preseason tilt with the Calgary Flames after taking a hit from Adam Klapka that sent him flying awkwardly into the boards at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin shared that the team has recalled Matt Irwin and Linus Karlsson, while sending defenseman Akito Hirose to the AHL.