January 3, 2012
Canucks Assign Bitz to AHL
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks President & General Manager Mike Gillis announced that the Canucks have assigned right wing Byron Bitz, a former Cornell standout, to the Chicago Wolves of the AHL.
Bitz, 27, has recorded 18 points (9-9-18) and 51 penalty minutes in 87 career NHL games with the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins. In five playoff games with the Bruins, the 6’5”, 215 lbs. right winger collected two points (1-1-2) and two penalty minutes.
The Saskatoon, SK, native was originally acquired by Vancouver as a free agent on July 25, 2011.
