Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks President & General Manager Michael D. Gillis announced today that the Canucks have signed forward Mike Zalewski.

Zalewski, 21, collected 26 points (9-17-26) in 35 games with the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineers in 2013.14 to rank fourth on the team in scoring. The 6’2”, 210 pound forward finished tied for first on the team in shorthanded goals with two. In 75 career NCAA games, Zalewski has compiled 47 points (21-26-47) and 75 penalty minutes.

Prior to joining RPI, the New Hartford, NY, native played two seasons with the Vernon Vipers of the BCHL where he was an assistant captain and led the team in scoring in the 2011.12 season with 75 points (38-37-75) in 60 games. He collected 12 points (6-6-12) in 23 playoff games in 2010.11 to help the Vipers win the Mowat Cup and Doyle Cup and also reach the Royal Bank Cup Final.

MIKE ZALEWSKI’S CAREER STATISTICS

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Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM

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2009-10 Syracuse Stars EJHL 43 16 32 48 28

2010-11 Vernon Vipers BCHL 46 12 17 29 34 23 6 6 12 12

2011-12 Vernon Vipers BCHL 60 38 37 75 83 -- -- -- -- --

2012-13 R.P.I. ECAC 36 12 9 21 22

2013-14 R.P.I. ECAC 35 9 17 26 53