Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning confirmed today that Bo Horvat will remain on the Canucks roster and not be loaned to Team Canada for the World Junior Championship. Horvat has recorded five points (1-4-5) and six penalty minutes in 17 NHL games.

“Bo Horvat has proven he can contribute to the success of the Vancouver Canucks,” said Benning. “He is a solid two-way player, strong in the faceoff circle and displays a maturity beyond his years. We’re very pleased with Bo’s play and look forward to watching him develop as an NHL player.”

Horvat, 19, represented Canada at the 2013-14 World Junior Championship, recording three points in seven games. The London, Ontario native was drafted by the Canucks ninth overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.