VANCOUVER, B.C. -- The Vancouver Canucks announced today the winners of their annual player awards for the 2007-08 season. Former Clarkson standout Willie Mitchell is the recipient of the Walter (Babe) Pratt Trophy (voted by the fans) for being the Most Outstanding Defenseman.

Mitchell is the recipient of the Pratt Trophy for the first time in his career. In his second season with the Canucks, Mitchell leads all Canucks in blocked shots (108) and TOI (1,646:20). Mitchell also played his 400th career NHL game, November 9, 2007 versus the Colorado Avalanche.