Canucks Acquire Pettinger; Send Cooke to Washington
Tuesday, Feb. 26th, 2008
Vancouver Canucks Senior Vice-President and General Manager Dave Nonis announced today that left wing Matt Pettinger was acquired from the Washington Capitals in exchange for left wing Matt Cooke.
Pettinger, 27, joins the Canucks from the Washington Capitals where he has recorded seven points (2-5-7) and 25 penalty minutes in 56 games played in 2007-08. The 6’1”, 205 pound left winger has spent seven seasons with Washington, registering 99 points (52-47-99) and 169 penalty minutes in 334 career games.
The Edmonton native, who resides in Victoria, has represented Canada in two international competitions. He played for Canada at the 2006 World Championship and scored four goals in seven games at the 2000 World Junior Championship.
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