Alexandre Burrows

Alexandre Alex MnardBurrows is a FrenchCanadian professional ice hockey right winger and an alternate captain for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . He is known for playing in the style of an agitator and for his ascension to the NHL from being an undrafted player in the ECHL. After a twoyear career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League , he played in the minor leagues for three seasons. He was signed by the Canucks in 2005 from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. Burrows established himself as a checking forward with the Canucks in his first three NHL seasons before emerging as a scorer with four consecutivegoal seasons from 200809 to 201112.

Burrows was born in Pincourt, Qubec, to parents Rodney and Carole. His father emigrated from London, England, at 23, while his mother, a Qubec native, is an elementary school principal. Burrows has two sisters, as well one older and one younger. He grew up speaking mostly French and attended French schools. His English has a noticeable French accent.

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