2007 Canucks Training Camp: By the Numbers

Here’s a breakdown of Vancouver’s 49-man roster to kick off training camp on September 12.

By Country

Austria: 1
Canada: 29
Czech Republic: 1
Denmark: 1
Finland: 1
Slovakia: 3*
Sweden: 6
USA: 7**

Barring a trade or free agent signing, no Russians will appear on Vancouver’s opening-night roster for the second straight year. The last Russian to play for Vancouver was center Artem Chubarov, back in 2003-04. He returned to the Super League during the NHL lockout and is now in his third consecutive season with Avangard Omsk.

*Forward Juraj Simek was born in Slovakia but has represented Switzerland in international junior play.

**Defenseman Aaron Miller has been counted despite being sidelined due to abdominal surgery.

By Canadian Province

Alberta: 5
BC: 6
Manitoba: 1
New Brunswick: 1
Ontario: 5
PEI: 2
Quebec: 7
Saskatchewan: 2

It’s a far cry from 2002-03, when three Newfoundlanders donned Canuck colors: Darren Langdon, Harold Druken, and Jason King.

By Year of Birth

1970: 1
1971: 1
1973: 1
1974: 1
1975: 1
1976: 2
1977: 4
1978: 1
1979: 3
1980: 2
1981: 4
1982: 1
1983: 5
1984: 3
1985: 8
1986: 5
1987: 5
1988: 1

Defense prospect Taylor Ellington was born in Victoria, BC on October 11, 1988, one week before 1970-born Trevor Linden scored his first NHL goal versus Kelly Hrudey.

Other Notable Camp Stats

Biggest player: Brad Isbister (6-4, 231 pounds).

Smallest player: Patrick Coulombe (5-9, 163 pounds).

Most goals at his respective level last season: Michael Grabner (39 goals, Spokane Chiefs).

Most assists at his respective level last season: Henrik Sedin (71 assists, Vancouver Canucks).

Most points at his respective level last season: Daniel Sedin (84 points, Vancouver Canucks).

Most PIM at his respective level last season: Mike Brown (194 PIM, Manitoba Moose).

Most different teams last season: Brad Isbister (3: New York Rangers, Hartford Wolf Pack, Albany River Rats).

Who won championships last season: Ryan Shannon (Stanley Cup, Anaheim Ducks) and Mario Bliznak (Memorial Cup, Vancouver Giants).