Canucks recall Ronalds Kenins from Comets
by Staff Writer / Vancouver CanucksVancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have recalled forward Ronalds Kenins from the AHL Utica Comets.
Kenins, 23, has appeared in 36 games with the Comets this season recording 12 points (5-7-12) and 23 penalty minutes. He spent the 2013.14 season with the Zurich Lions collecting 25 points (8-17-25) and 40 penalty minutes in 39 games played.
On the international stage, Kenins represented Team Latvia at the 2014 Winter Olympics and four World Championships: 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. Kenins also played in the 2010 World Junior Championships as a member of the Latvian national team.
The 6’0”, 209-pound forward was signed as a free agent by Vancouver July 30, 2013.
Career Regular Season Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PP | SH | GW | S | S% |
| 2008-2009 | GC Kusnacht Jr.-Swiss-Jr. | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 6 | ||||||
| 2008-2009 | GCK Lions Zurich-Swiss-2 | 42 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 24 | ||||||
| 2009-2010 | GCK Lions Zurich Jr.-Swiss-Jr. | 30 | 13 | 18 | 31 | 38 | ||||||
| 2009-2010 | GCK Lions Zurich-Swiss-2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | ||||||
| 2010-2011 | GCK Lions Zurich Jr.-Swiss-Jr. | 18 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 45 | ||||||
| 2010-2011 | GCK Lions Zurich-Swiss-2 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | ||||||
| 2011-2012 | ZSC Lions Zurich-Swiss | 47 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 7 | 48 | |||||
| 2012-2013 | ZSC Lions Zurich-Swiss | 45 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 6 | 12 | |||||
| 2013-2014 | ZSC Lions Zurich-Swiss | 39 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 40 | ||||||
| 2013-2014 | Latvia-Olympics | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | |
| 2013-2014 | Latvia-WC-A | 7 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Career Playoff Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PP | SH | GW | S | S% |
| 2009-2010 | GCK Lions Zurich Jr.-Swiss-Jr. | 9 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 | ||||||
| 2010-2011 | GCK Lions Zurich Jr.-Swiss-Jr. | 11 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 24 | ||||||
| 2011-2012 | ZSC Lions Zurich-Swiss | 15 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | ||||||
| 2012-2013 | ZSC Lions Zurich-Swiss | 12 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 10 | ||||||
| 2013-2014 | ZSC Lions Zurich-Swiss | 18 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
