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AKITO HIROSE
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Sent to minors
Hirose was returned to AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday, per Jeff Paterson of The Hockey News.
Impact
Hirose has no points, three hits and five blocks in three contests with Vancouver this season. He's also appeared in 11 games with Abbotsford, though Hirose hasn't recorded a point with that club either.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
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Recalled from AHL
Hirose was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Friday, Jeff Paterson of The Hockey News reports.
Impact
Hirose was sent down Thursday after being recalled Tuesday. Hirose was a healthy scratch Wednesday and has yet to pick up a point in a pair of NHL games this season. Hirose did not have a point in 11 AHL games before his recall.
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
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Sent down
Hirose was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Thursday, Jeff Paterson of The Hockey News reports.
Impact
With Andrei Kuzmenko (face) and Pius Suter (undisclosed) ailing, the Canucks called up Linus Karlsson in place of Hirose. The 24-year-old Hirose was a scratch for Wednesday's game versus the Islanders, though he could rise to the NHL roster again the next time the Canucks need more defensive depth.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
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Brought up from minors
Hirose was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Tuesday.
Impact
Hirose is far from a lock to play against the Islanders on Wednesday, even if Carson Soucy (undisclosed) is unable to suit up. In his two appearances this season, the 24-year-old Hirose notched four blocks and three hits while averaging 12:37 of ice time.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
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Reassigned to minors
Hirose was sent to AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday.
Impact
Hirose has no points, three hits and four blocks in two games with Vancouver this season. Mark Friedman was summoned by the Canucks in a corresponding move.
OCTOBER 18, 2023
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Why Akito Hirose was the choice to fill the Canucks' injury gap
Injury crisis? Roster moves? Nothing's dull in Canuck-land.
OCTOBER 11, 2023
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Called up by Canucks
Hirose was summoned by Vancouver on Wednesday.
Impact
Vasily Podkolzin was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford in a corresponding move. Hirose had three assists in seven contests with Vancouver last season. The Canucks' season opener will be Wednesday versus Edmonton, and Hirose might draw into the lineup on the third pairing alongside Noah Juulsen.
OCTOBER 11, 2023
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Sent down
Hirose was sent down to AHL Abbotsford on Monday.
Impact
Hirose picked up three assists in seven games with Vancouver last season after recording 27 points in 38 games for Minnesota State University (Mankato) during his junior campaign in 2022-23.
OCTOBER 9, 2023
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Recalled Sunday
Hirose was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Sunday.
Impact
After he was sent down last week, Hirose will now rejoin the Canucks following an injury to Carson Soucy. The 24-year-old Hirose played in seven games with Vancouver last season, tallying three assists, six hits and six blocked shots.
OCTOBER 8, 2023
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Dropped to AHL
Hirose was sent to AHL Abbotsford on Sunday.
Impact
Hirose contributed three assists, four shots on goal, six blocked shots and six hits in seven outings with Vancouver last season. The 24-year-old blueliner also recorded 27 points over 38 contests for Minnesota State University Mankato in 2022-23 prior to turning pro. Hirose will get his first taste of AHL action this campaign.
OCTOBER 1, 2023
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Canucks sign defenceman Akito Hirose
Hirose, who played in their last 7 regular season games, will be on a two-way contract for 2023-2024 and a one-way contract for 2024-2025.
JULY 2, 2023
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Re-signs with Vancouver
Hirose signed a two-year, $1.575 million contract with Vancouver on Sunday, according to CapFriendly.
Impact
Hirose recorded three assists, six hits and six blocked shots in seven appearances with the Canucks last season. He put up 27 points over 38 contests for Minnesota State University Mankato in 2022-23 prior to turning pro. The 24-year-old defender will probably start next season in the minors.
JULY 2, 2023
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Chips in with power-play helper
Hirose logged a power-play assist, two blocked shots and four PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.
Impact
Hirose set up an Andrei Kuzmenko tally in the first period that gave the Canucks a 2-0 lead. The 24-year-old Hirose has three helpers through six NHL contests since signing with the Canucks in late March. He's added three shots on net, six blocked shots, five hits, four PIM and a plus-1 rating in a bottom-four role.
APRIL 11, 2023
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Canucks Q&A: Cool, calm, confident Akito Hirose is a breath of fresh air
You have to be of a certain vintage to understand the Zen-like and even-keeled approach to the profession that links defencemen Akito Hirose...
APRIL 10, 2023
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Canucks 3, Blackhawks 0: Akito Hirose's poise helps in first shutout since 2021
Akito Hirose picked up his first two NHL points Thursday night, as his Canucks defeated the woeful visiting Chicago Blackhawks.
APRIL 7, 2023
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THEPROVINCE.COM
Nets first points
Hirose picked up two assists in Thursday's win against the Blackhawks.
Impact
It was Hirose's third NHL game, and it was a productive one. He finished the night with two assists, two shots, one hit, one block, and a plus-1 rating. He played 20:30, including 2:20 shorthanded, and 2:13 on the power play. One of his assists were generated on the man advantage.
APRIL 7, 2023
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