Canucks sign forward Stefan Schneider
Canucks sign forward Stefan Schneider
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Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have signed forward Stefan Schneider.
Schneider, 20, completed the 2009-10 season in the WHL with the Portland Winterhawks. He registered 23 points (12-11-23) and 42 penalty minutes in 72 games played. He was also awarded the Bill Anderson Award for character and ability. In two seasons with the Winterhawks he has collected 39 points (23-16-39) and 87 penalty minutes.
Prior to joining the Winterhawks, Schneider played one season on defence with the Vancouver Giants of the WHL. The Vernon, BC native recorded four points (0-4-4) and 36 penalty minutes in 36 games played with Vancouver.
The 6’4”, 206 pound forward has registered two points (1-1-2) in five WHL playoff games with the Winterhawks this postseason. The Winterhawks currently lead the Spokane Chiefs 3-2 in the best-of-seven series.
| Season | Team | LGE | GP | G | A | P | PIM |
| 2007-08 | Vancouver giants | WHL | 36 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 36 |
| 2008-09 | Portland WinterHawks | WHL | 67 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 45 |
| 2009-10 | Portland WinterHawks | WHL | 72 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 42 |
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