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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Canucks Corner with Jason Romisher — Canucks treading carefully in local player Jake Virtanen’s development

Canucks Corner with Jason Romisher is a brand new web-exclusive column, featuring Jason Romisher's views on what's happening with the Vancouver Canucks. Check back every Thursday for new content! ____________________________ [dropcap]J[/dropcap]ake Virtanen was born in New Westminister, moved to Langley briefly and then to Abbotsford where he starred on local rep hockey teams. At the age of 15, he was selected first overall by the Calgary Hitmen in the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft. Virtanen’s skill and physical play saw him repeatedly selected for international play as part of Team Canada. He also demonstrated the attributes prized at the professional level and shot…

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