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2013-03-14 12:30:00
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have recalled forward Steve Pinizzotto from the American Hockey League's Chicago Wolves.
Pinizzotto has tallied four goals, eight assists and 29 penalty minutes in 24 games with the Wolves this season.
The 28-year-old forward missed the entire 2011-12 season due to an injury he suffered in a pre-season game.
The Mississauga, Ont., native has 38 goals, 72 assists, 110 points, and 408 penalty minutes in 234 career games Chicago and the Hershey Bears.
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