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Akito
Hirose
(ah-KEE-toh hih-ROE-see)
Position:
Defence
Shoots:
Left
Height:
6'0
Weight:
170 lbs
Birthplace:
Calgary, AB
Born:
1999-04-09
Acquired:
Signed as an undrafted free agent on March 29, 2023
Career Highlights
- Won the Alberta Cup with Team Calgary North during the 2013.14 season
- Named Captain of the Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL) for the 2019.20 season
- Led all BCHL defencemen in assists during the 2019.20 season
- Led all BCHL defencemen in scoring during the 2019.20 season
- Awarded BCHL Defensive Player of the Year at end of 2019.20 Season with Salmon Arm Silverbacks
- Only freshman named to the 2020.21 WCHA Third All-Star Team in 2021
- WCHA Rookie of the Year in 2021
- Won the CCHA Conference title during the 2021.22 season
- CCHA Defenseman of the Month between March and April with Minnesota State – Mankato
- Won 3 MacNaughton Cups, 2 Mason Cups with Minnesota State Mavericks, also qualified for
- 3 NCAA tournaments, two Frozen Fours and advanced to National Championship game once.
- Chosen for All-CCHA Second Team in 2023
- Signed one-year, entry-level contract with Canucks on March 29, 2023
- 1st NHL Game on Apr. 2, 2023 vs Los Angeles Kings (1-4)
- Signed additional two-year contract with Vancouver Canucks during 2023 Development Camp