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The Vancouver Canucks stretched out their legs in Shanghai with their first practice Tuesday following their 10-hour flight to China.

In front of a smattering of fans, the Canucks ran through drills on a foggy ice surface at Mercedes-Benz Arena.

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The Canucks will face off in a pair of National Hockey League preseason games against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday in Shanghai and on Saturday at Wukesong Arena in Beijing.

On Monday, the Canucks signed Zehao (Taylor) Sun to amateur tryout for the China tour. Zehao, who has played for the Chinese National Team, will participate in team practices and games this week.

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