Sanford Joins Canucks' Player Development Staff

Friend of Bear Creek Hockey, Curtis Sanford, has been hired by the Vancouver Canucks to work with the goalies of the Utica Comets of the AHL (the Canucks' top affiliate team). Sanford has been named Player Development Goaltending Consultant.

"We’re excited to have Curtis join our team,” said GM Ryan Johnson. “Curtis brings 15 years of experience as a pro and has played at every level of the game. He’s a Canucks alumni, having played two years with the team, who brings passion and knowledge to the role.”

Sanford, 37, completed his 15-year professional career after the 2014-15 season in the KHL with the Yaroslavl Lokomotiv. The Owen Sound, Ontario native competed in 144 career NHL games, 35 of which were with the Canucks from 2007-2009. In addition, Sanford appeared in 251 career AHL games as well as an appearance in the 2011 AHL All-Star Classic. He was also named to the 2010-11 AHL second All-Star Team and possessed the best goals against average in the AHL with a 1.93 GAA.

“I'm grateful for the opportunity and I'm looking forward to working with everyone in the organization,” Sanford stated. “The Canucks have a talented group of goaltenders that I'm thrilled to meet and work with. I'm extremely proud to be a part of the Vancouver Canucks organization.”