Hockey: Canucks re-sign C Kesler

Vancouver, BC (Sports Network) - The Vancouver Canucks re-signed center Ryan Kesler to a three-year contract on Thursday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Kesler, 22, appeared in 48 games for the Canucks last season, recording six goals, 10 assists and 40 penalty minutes. He missed the last 34 games of the regular season with a hip injury.

In 158 career games -- all with the Canucks -- Kesler has tallied 18 goals, 26 assists and 135 penalty minutes.