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Alex Biega

Hamhuis Returns, Who’s Out?

Noah Dolinajec | February 6, 2016

It took 21 games for Canucks defender Dan Hamhuis to heal the fractures in his jaw and cheekbone to a point where the club felt comfortable taking him off the…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Report: Canucks Give Alex Biega Extension

Dustin L. Nelson | February 1, 2016

27-year-old defenseman Alex Biega earned a one-year pact over the summer and has done enough to get a two-year contract extension from the Vancouver Canucks, according to TVA’s Renaud Lavoie…

Categories NHL News, Vancouver Canucks

With Biega Promotion, Could Canucks Move Weber?

Colton Davies | January 21, 2016

There have been no shortage of bold moves with the Canucks team this season. Surprisingly, it was a less-than-dramatic announcement when the team said on Tuesday that they plan to keep blueliner Alex Biega…

Categories Canucks Transactions, Trade Deadline, Vancouver Canucks

Who Fills the Void on Canucks Defense?

Colton Davies | December 15, 2015

The Canucks’ blue line depth is bound to be tested in the next few weeks. With regular’s Luca Sbisa (broken hand) and most notably Dan Hamhuis (broken jaw) out of the lineup,…

Categories Canucks Management, Vancouver Canucks

The Nuck Stops Here: Alex Biega, Dan Hamhuis Injury

Markus Meyer | December 13, 2015

‘The Nuck Stops Here’ is a Vancouver Canucks news and opinion column running every Sunday throughout the season. NEWS Jake Virtanen Assigned to Utica Comets The following is a press release from…

Categories Column, Elsewhere on the Web, Vancouver Canucks

Jacob Markstrom Reassigned to AHL for Conditioning

Dustin L. Nelson | November 6, 2015

The Vancouver Canucks have reassigned goaltender Jacob Markstrom to the Utica Comets of the AHL on a conditioning stint, the team announced Friday. Markstrom, who took over back-up duties when…

Categories Injury Report, NHL News, Vancouver Canucks

Amerks Go Down Without a Fight

Caitlin Campbell | April 25, 2012

Hockey is officially over for Buffalo’s teams as the Rochester Americans lost 3-0 to the Toronto Marlies on Monday. The Marlies went on to win the playoff series 3 games…

Categories AHL, Buffalo Sabres, Minor League Report, NHL Prospects

Amerks: Alex Biega interview

Caitlin Campbell | April 23, 2012

Alex Biega is a 6 feet 3 inch 209 pound defenseman currently playing for the Rochester Americans in the AHL. The Buffalo Sabres selected Biega in the 5th round (147th)…

Categories AHL, Buffalo Sabres, Minor League Report, NHL Prospects
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