Vancouver Canucks Recall Alexander Elder from AHL's Manitoba Moose

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The Vancouver Canucks, the NHL affiliate of the Manitoba Moose, announced they have recalled defenceman Alexander Edler from the Moose.

Edler, 21, has appeared in two games with the Moose so far this year and has recorded an assist. The native of Ostersund, Sweden was named Manitoba’s Rookie of the Year in 2006-07 after appearing in 49 games and scoring five goals and 21 assists for 26 points and 28 penalty minutes from the blueline. Edler also appeared in eight Calder Cup playoff games last year with the Moose where he collected two penalty minutes. Edler played in 22 games in his rookie season with the Vancouver Canucks, where he scored a goal and had two assists for three points and six penalty minutes. He also appeared in three Stanley Cup playoff games for Vancouver

Edler was originally Vancouver’s third round draft choice, 91^st overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

#2 - ALEX EDLER
Position:		Defence			Shoots :		Left
Born :		April 21, 1986			Place :		Ostersund, Sweden
Height :		6'3			Weight :		194 lbs.
2006-07 Team :		Manitoba Moose (AHL), Vancouver Canucks (NHL)
Last Amateur Club :		Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
Drafted:		Vancouver's third round choice, 91st overall, in 2004 NHL Entry Draft
			Regular Season					Playoffs
Season	Team	Lge	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2005-06	Kelowna	WHL	62	13	40	53	44	12	3	5	8	12
2006-07	Manitoba	AHL	49	5	21	26	28	8	0	0	0	2
	Vancouver	NHL	22	1	2	3	6	3	0	0	0	2
2007-08	Manitoba	AHL	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career WHL Statistics			62	13	40	53	44	12	3	5	8	12
Career Moose/AHL Statistics			51	5	22	27	28	8	0	0	0	2