Canucks' Patrick Wiercioch: Sent up to NHL

Wiercioch was recalled from AHL Utica on Monday, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports.

After spending just two games in the minors, Wiercioch will return to the NHL. He's consistently logged 50-to-60 games in each of the last four seasons, but will likely serve as a depth defensemen as Alexander Edler (lower body) and Troy Stecher (lower body) deal with injuries.