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NHL: Canucks FROM CANUCKS PRESS RELEASES Sabres trade Steve Bernier to Canucks for 3rd '09, 2nd '10 picks JULY 4, 2008 -- Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the club has acquired right wing, Steve Bernier from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a second round Draft pick in 2010 and third round pick (Los Angeles’ selection) in 2009. “Steve Bernier is a highly regarded young player who’s enjoyed success early in his career,” said Gillis. “With his right-handed shot he will be a great addition to our top six forward group and an asset to our power play.” Bernier, 23, split the 2007-08 season between the Buffalo Sabres and San Jose Sharks combining for 32 points (16-16-32) and 64 penalty minutes in 76 games played. In 177 career NHL games Bernier has recorded 45 goals, 45 assists (45-45-90) and 128 penalty minutes. Bernier captured a gold medal with Team Canada at the World Under-18 Championships in Yaroslavl, Russia in 2003. The 6-foot-2, 225 lbs. native of Quebec City, PQ, was originally selected in the 1st round, 16th overall in 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Canucks Sign Darcy Hordichuk Vancouver Canucks General Manager Mike Gillis today announced that the team has signed free agent forward Darcy Hordichuk. In keeping with club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Hordichuk, 27, joins the Canucks from Nashville where last season he recorded three points (1-2-3) and 60 penalty minutes in 45 games. TRAGEDY: Luc Bourdon dead at 21 Canucks issue statement; Motorcycle accident cuts short promising career, tragically ends young life May 29, 2008 -- Vancouver, B.C. – It is with deep regret that the Vancouver Canucks today announced defenceman Luc Bourdon passed away in a motor vehicle accident on Thursday morning. Bourdon was 21 years old. “We are deeply saddened by today’s news and on behalf of the entire Vancouver Canucks organization, I would like to extend my sincere sympathies to Luc’s family,” said Canucks General Manager, Mike Gillis. “Luc was an extremely talented player with a bright future. He brought great passion to the game and was a valued team member on and off the ice. He will be greatly missed.” AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE STATEMENT May 29, 2008 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... American Hockey League president and CEO David Andrews has issued the following statement following the death of Manitoba Moose defenseman Luc Bourdon earlier today: "The American Hockey League is saddened by the sudden loss of this outstanding young man and promising young player. The entire AHL family offer its thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences to Luc's family, the Manitoba Moose and the Vancouver Canucks." Top Home 2008 Western Hockey Network	VANCOUVER CANUCKS Canucks Name Gillis GM (April 23, 2008) EMAIL HOCKEYTALK! Write for us!