Mario Bliznak News

Mario Bliznak had no idea he'd be realizing his childhood dream so soon. Since arriving on the scene as a relative unknown, the second-year Manitoba Moose centre has taken huge strides in his development, rocketing up the depth chart and turning himself into a bona fide prospect for the Vancouver Canucks.

Every hockey team has holes.What the Manitoba Moose have themselves is what you call a H-O-L-E. Capital letters.

Cory Schneider had no reason to hang his head, so he didn't waste any time getting back in the swing of things as he returned to the minors with the Manitoba Moose.

In his eight seasons as Manitoba Moose general manager, Craig Heisinger thought he had pretty much seen it all.

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Shane O'Brien has been suspended one game for spearing New York Rangers forward Sean Avery while both players stood at the end of their benches during a third-period confrontation Tuesday night.

It was Canadian Forces night at GM Place, an evening dedicated to the brave men and women who stand on guard for thee.

An alarming amount of injuries to the Vancouver Canucks to start the season have forced them to sign a player many thought they would never see in a Canucks uniform again.

Matt Pettinger signed a one-year, two-way contract Monday. Photograph by: Arlen Redekop file, The Province Matt Pettinger always believed he could play in the NHL.

Canucks combat Avalanche Vancouver Canucks Andrew Raycroft celebrates his shutout win over the Colorado Avalanche with teammates Willie Mitchell and Tanner Glass at the conclusion of NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia, November 1, 2009.

Mario Bliznak was a longshot to make the NHL -- and it took three injuries in six days to three Canuck centres to give him his chance.

Scary stuff. No, not Halloween, the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night. The Canucks dressed up as a NHL team at the Honda Center, but didna t fool anyone.

Niedermayer has a team-worst minus seven. Photograph by: Jean Levac, CNS files ANAHEIM a ' A banged-up Vancouver Canuck team meets a desperate opponent tonight in the Anaheim Ducks, who have lost four straight games and are a dreadful 1-5 at the Honda Center.

The Vancouver Canucks have returned Russian rookie Sergei Shirokov to the Manitoba Moose.

Having emerged from their first lengthy road swing of the season with a winning record, the Manitoba Moose are encouraged by the promising news that doesn't seem far away.

Nolan Baumgartner didn't know what he was doing in front of the Hamilton Bulldogs' net, but whatever it was certainly worked.

Offensive depth and gritty play clearly in evidence as the Manitoba Moose season kicks off.

Top prospect Cody Hodgson is still with the Vancouver Canucks after Monday's demotion of eight players to the American Hockey League's Manitoba Moose.

Vancouver Canucks forward Tanner Glass fights Calgary Flames defenseman Adam Pardy during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary Sept.

A night which started with the spotlight on Cody Hodgson, ended with a coming-out party for journeyman forward Tanner Glass.

Monday was a rough day to be an alumnus of Canada's 2008 gold-medal winning junior hockey team.