Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reduced their pre-season roster by seven players.

The following players have been assigned to Utica:

Boucher, Reid Left Wing

Brisebois, Guillaume Defence

Chatfield, Jalen Defence

Dahlen, Jonathan Centre

Demko, Thacher Goaltender

LaBate, Joseph Left Wing

The following player will report to the Utica Comets Training Camp:

Garteig, Michael Goaltender