Canucks sign Latvian forward Kenins to deal

Canucks general manager Mike Gillis. (CP)

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed Latvian forward Ronalds Kenins.

The 22-year-old spent the 2012-13 season with the Zurich Lions of Switzerland’s top hockey league, collecting 17 points (three goals, 14 assists) and 12 penalty minutes in 45 games.

Kenins has represented Latvia at the world junior and world championship levels.

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