Akito Hirose - NHL News & Rumors

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JUNE 1, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Canucks' injury picture clears somewhat with Akito Hirose reassignment Pius Suter and Conor Garland are both injured, but it was Akito Hirose's status that presented a potential wrench in the Canucks' works.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Heads to minors Hirose (concussion) was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Saturday.

Impact Hirose had been dealing with a concussion, but his demotion suggests he's been cleared to play. During the 2023-24 regular season, he had two assists in 33 outings with Abbotsford as well as no points, three hits and five blocks in three appearances with Vancouver.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Hirose (concussion) won't play in Friday's preseason finale versus the Oilers, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Impact Hirose is likely ticketed for AHL Abbotsford once healthy, but if his concussion lingers into the regular season, he could first have a stint on season-opening injured reserve. The 25-year-old defenseman has 10 games of NHL experience over the last two seasons.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 4, 2024 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Recovering from concussion Hirose (concussion) made progress Tuesday after being injured in Saturday's exhibition game against Calgary, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Impact Hirose could start the 2024-25 campaign on injured reserve if he doesn't play in Friday's preseason finale. He earned two assists in 33 regular-season contests with AHL Abbotsford in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Hirose was returned to AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday, per Jeff Paterson of The Hockey News.

Impact Hirose has no points, three hits and five blocks in three contests with Vancouver this season. He's also appeared in 11 games with Abbotsford, though Hirose hasn't recorded a point with that club either.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Hirose was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Friday, Jeff Paterson of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Hirose was sent down Thursday after being recalled Tuesday. Hirose was a healthy scratch Wednesday and has yet to pick up a point in a pair of NHL games this season. Hirose did not have a point in 11 AHL games before his recall.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Hirose was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Thursday, Jeff Paterson of The Hockey News reports.

Impact With Andrei Kuzmenko (face) and Pius Suter (undisclosed) ailing, the Canucks called up Linus Karlsson in place of Hirose. The 24-year-old Hirose was a scratch for Wednesday's game versus the Islanders, though he could rise to the NHL roster again the next time the Canucks need more defensive depth.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from minors Hirose was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Tuesday.

Impact Hirose is far from a lock to play against the Islanders on Wednesday, even if Carson Soucy (undisclosed) is unable to suit up. In his two appearances this season, the 24-year-old Hirose notched four blocks and three hits while averaging 12:37 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minors Hirose was sent to AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday.

Impact Hirose has no points, three hits and four blocks in two games with Vancouver this season. Mark Friedman was summoned by the Canucks in a corresponding move.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Called up by Canucks Hirose was summoned by Vancouver on Wednesday.

Impact Vasily Podkolzin was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford in a corresponding move. Hirose had three assists in seven contests with Vancouver last season. The Canucks' season opener will be Wednesday versus Edmonton, and Hirose might draw into the lineup on the third pairing alongside Noah Juulsen.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Hirose was sent down to AHL Abbotsford on Monday.

Impact Hirose picked up three assists in seven games with Vancouver last season after recording 27 points in 38 games for Minnesota State University (Mankato) during his junior campaign in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Sunday Hirose was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Sunday.

Impact After he was sent down last week, Hirose will now rejoin the Canucks following an injury to Carson Soucy. The 24-year-old Hirose played in seven games with Vancouver last season, tallying three assists, six hits and six blocked shots.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Hirose was sent to AHL Abbotsford on Sunday.

Impact Hirose contributed three assists, four shots on goal, six blocked shots and six hits in seven outings with Vancouver last season. The 24-year-old blueliner also recorded 27 points over 38 contests for Minnesota State University Mankato in 2022-23 prior to turning pro. Hirose will get his first taste of AHL action this campaign.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks sign defenceman Akito Hirose Hirose, who played in their last 7 regular season games, will be on a two-way contract for 2023-2024 and a one-way contract for 2024-2025.

JULY 2, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Re-signs with Vancouver Hirose signed a two-year, $1.575 million contract with Vancouver on Sunday, according to CapFriendly.

Impact Hirose recorded three assists, six hits and six blocked shots in seven appearances with the Canucks last season. He put up 27 points over 38 contests for Minnesota State University Mankato in 2022-23 prior to turning pro. The 24-year-old defender will probably start next season in the minors.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in with power-play helper Hirose logged a power-play assist, two blocked shots and four PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Hirose set up an Andrei Kuzmenko tally in the first period that gave the Canucks a 2-0 lead. The 24-year-old Hirose has three helpers through six NHL contests since signing with the Canucks in late March. He's added three shots on net, six blocked shots, five hits, four PIM and a plus-1 rating in a bottom-four role.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 10, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks 3, Blackhawks 0: Akito Hirose's poise helps in first shutout since 2021 Akito Hirose picked up his first two NHL points Thursday night, as his Canucks defeated the woeful visiting Chicago Blackhawks.

APRIL 7, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Nets first points Hirose picked up two assists in Thursday's win against the Blackhawks.

Impact It was Hirose's third NHL game, and it was a productive one. He finished the night with two assists, two shots, one hit, one block, and a plus-1 rating. He played 20:30, including 2:20 shorthanded, and 2:13 on the power play. One of his assists were generated on the man advantage.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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