Chicago Wolves

The Vancouver Canucks have assigned right wing Byron Bitz (BIHTZ) to the Chicago Wolves.

BITZ has not appeared in any games since the 2009-10 season due to injuries. He split the 2009-10 campaign between the National Hockey League’s Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers, posting 5 goals, 11 points, and 33 penalty minutes in 52 contests.

Overall, the 27-year-old forward has tallied 9 goals, 9 assists, 18 points, and 51 penalty minutes in 87 career NHL contests with Boston and Florida spanning two seasons (2008-10).

The Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, native has also notched 16 goals, 37 points, and 138 penalty minutes in 98 career American Hockey League tilts with the Providence Bruins from 2007-09.

BITZ will join the Wolves when they face the Peoria Rivermen in an Illinois Lottery Cup matchup at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6 at Carver Arena. For more information or to buy tickets to Wolves home games, visit chicagowolves.com or call 1-800-THE-WOLVES.