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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Report scores and results to 425-339-3470 or 1-866-6-SCORES (Call after 4:30 p.m.) E-mail information including items for Tuesday's Communities Sports Roundup and Thursday's Outdoor Calendar, to sports@heraldnet.com Kevin Brown, Sports Editor kbrown@heraldnet.com   Published: Friday, July 4, 2008 Canucks acquire Bernier Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The Canucks acquired right wing Steve Bernier from the Buffalo Sabres on Friday for a third-round pick in the 2009 NHL draft and a second-round selection in 2010. Bernier was obtained by Buffalo at the trade deadline in February as part of the deal that sent all-star defenseman Brian Campbell to San Jose. Bernier has averaged 15 goals his first three NHL seasons and is a restricted free agent without a contract for next season. "With his right-handed shot he will be a great addition to our top-six forward group and an asset to our power play," Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said in statement. Bernier learned about the deal while golfing in his native Quebec City. "When I got the call I was shocked," Bernier said during a conference call while still on the golf course. "Right now, the only thing I am thinking about is getting in shape and having a chance to improve myself with the Vancouver Canucks." The 23-year-old Bernier had 16 goals and 32 points in 76 games with San Jose and Buffalo last season. He was selected by the Sharks in the first round, 16th overall, of the 2003 draft. He has 45 goals and 90 points in 177 career games. Bernier earned a roster spot in San Jose with a strong rookie campaign but has progressed slower than expected. He reported to 2006 training camp out of shape, then underachieved last season before being traded.

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