Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Canucks General Manager, Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed centre Jared McCann.

McCann, 18, finished second on Sault Ste. Marie in goals (27) and points (62) in 64 games played during the 2013.14 season. In 2012.13, he received Ontario Hockey League All-Rookie Second Team honors after recording 44 points (21-23-44) in 64 games.

On the international stage, McCann was a member of the gold-medal winning Canada U18 Team at the 2013 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.

The London, Ontario native was originally selected by Vancouver 24th overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.