Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reduced their pre-season roster by five players. The moves bring the club's current roster to 33 players.

The following player has been released from his PTO:

James Sheppard Centre

The following players have been assigned to their junior clubs:

Dmitry Zhukenov Centre Chicoutimi

Olli Juolevi Defence London

The following players have been assigned to the Utica Comets:

Joseph LaBate Left Wing

Borna Rendulic Right Wing