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Vancouver Canucks re-sign veteran forward Burrows to four-year deal

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Vancouver Canucks\' Alex Burrows, right, celebrates his goal against the Phoenix Coyotes, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., March 14, 2012. The Vancouver Canucks re-signed left-winger Alex Burrows to an 8-million, four-year contract extension. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks re-signed left-winger Alex Burrows to a four-year contract extension Friday.

The 31-year-old Burrows had 52 points (28 goals, 24 assists) in 80 games with Vancouver last season. He registered a career-high seven winning goals.

The native of Pincourt, Que., has spent his entire seven-year NHL career with Vancouver, having amassed 270 points (139-131) in 522 games.

The six-foot-one, 195-pound Burrows has also appeared in 58 career playoff games, recording 28 points (16-12).

He also holds the club record for most career overtime playoff goals (three) and is tied for most series-winning goals (two).

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