Canucks sign German forward Marc Michaelis to one-year contract

Germany's Marc Michaelis, left, celebrates with teammate Frederik Tiffels, right, after scoring his sides second goal during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Germany and Norway at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 6, 2018. (Petr David Josek/AP)

The Vancouver Canucks have signed free-agent forward Marc Michaelis to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday.

Michaelis, 24, led Minnesota State University in scoring this season with 44 points (20 goals, 24 assists) in 31 games. He was also named the Western Collegiate Hockey Association’s offensive player of the year for 2019-20.

“Marc has exceptional offensive instincts and proven leadership,” said Canucks general manager Jim Benning in a statement. “We look forward to adding his skill and play-making ability to the franchise.”

Michaelis, who can play as a centre or on the left wing, represented Germany internationally at the 2019 world championships.

March 19, 2020

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Marc Michaelis
SIGNED BY
Vancouver Canucks
LENGTH
1 yr
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
N/A
TOTAL
N/A

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