Vancouver, B.C . - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have reduced their pre-season roster by 10 players.

The following players have been released from their respective tryout contracts and will attend the Utica Comets Training Camp:

Ben Betker, Defenceman

Tanner MacMaster, Forward

Reid Gardiner, Right Wing

Vincent Arseneau, Left Wing

Brendan Woods, Centre

Brandon Anselmini, Defenceman

Jaime Sifers, Defenceman

Dylan Blujus, Defenceman

The following player has been assigned to the Utica Comets:

Michael Carcone, Right Wing

The following player has been released from his tryout contract: