"Troy Stecher is an important part of our team," said Benning. "He's a talented two-way defenceman who competes every shift. Troy has a willingness to always improve his game and is an example of a young player committed to being a professional."
Stecher, 24, recorded one goal and 10 assists (1-10-11) over 68 games played in his second NHL season. He set career highs in penalty minutes (35), hits (110) and blocked shots (75). The defenceman's average time on ice (18:49) and 75 blocked shots each ranked 5th on the team. Stecher recorded a career-high 7 blocked shots in a single game on February 9th, 2018 against the Carolina Hurricanes. In his first NHL season, Stecher recorded 24 points (3-21-24) and was voted Canucks' Best Defenceman, receiving the Walter (Babe) Pratt Award.
In 139 career NHL games over two seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, Stecher has collected 35 points (4-31-35) and 60 penalty minutes.
A native of Richmond, British Columbia, Stecher was signed by the Canucks as a free agent on April 13, 2016.
