Edmonton Oilers' Magnus Paajarvi of Sweden (2nd R) attempts to score as he weaves through Los Angeles Kings' goaltender Jonathan Bernier and Jack Johnson as Willie Mitchell (L) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, January 15, 2011. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Los Angeles Kings Willie Mitchell (L) checks Toronto Maple Leafs Colby Armstrong against the boards during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, California, January 10, 2011. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Los Angeles Kings' Willie Mitchell (L) is hit by Vancouver Canucks' Alexandre Bolduc during their NHL match in Vancouver, British Columbia October 9, 2010. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford(CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Minnesota Wild left wing Robbie Earl (38) and Vancouver Canucks defenseman Willie Mitchell (8) battle for the puck during the first period of their NHL hockey game in the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, January 13, 2010. Minnesota won 5-2. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Willie Mitchell (R) and Calgary Flames captain Jarome Iginla exchange words during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia January 9, 2010. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks' Henrik Sedin (R) catches team mate Willie Mitchell in the face while celebrating Sedin's goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during second period NHL hockey in Vancouver, British Columbia January 5, 2010. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Henrik Sedin (R) catches team mate Willie Mitchell in the face while celebrating his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, January 5, 2010. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Phoenix Coyotes' Scottie Upshall (L) and Vancouver Canucks' Willie Mitchell battle for the puck in the first period during an NHL game in Glendale, Arizona, December 29, 2009. REUTERS/Rick Scuteri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Willie Mitchell (R) is stopped by St. Louis Blues Ty Conklin during first period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia December 20, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Willie Mitchell (R) hits Washington Capitals Chris Clark during second period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia December 18, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Roberto Luongo (R) and Willie Mitchell (rear) trip Los Angeles Kings Dustin Brown as Kings Justin Williams watches during second period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia December 14, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Nashville Predators right wing Martin Erat (L) scores on a shot from behind the goal on Vancouver Canucks defenseman Willie Mitchell and goalie Roberto Luongo (bottom R) during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tennessee December 8, 2009. REUTERS/M. J. Masotti Jr. (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

An official point at the puck in the net signaling the go ahead goal scored by Carolina Hurricanes player Erik Cole (not pictured) against Vancouver Canucks players (L-R) Kevin Bieksa, goaltender Andrew Raycroft, Willie Mitchell, and Mason Raymond as the Hurricanes' Bryan Rodney (R) celebrates during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Raleigh, North Carolina December 5, 2009. REUTERS/Ellen Ozier (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

The Carolina Hurricanes' Erik Cole (L front) shoots the shot that eventually went into the goal as the go ahead against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Andrew Raycroft (30), Willie Mitchell, and Mason Raymond (21) during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Raleigh, North Carolina December 5, 2009. REUTERS/Ellen Ozier (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Philadelphia Flyers winger Scott Hartnell (19) tries for control under presure from the Vancouver Canucks defenseman Willie Mitchell (8) and Canucks goalie Robert Luongo (L) during the second period of NHL ice hockey action in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 3, 2009. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks goalie Robert Luongo celebrates a shutout win over the Philadelphia Flyers with teammate Willie Mitchell (8) after the third period of NHL ice hockey action in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 3, 2009. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks' Willie Mitchell (L) is hit by Los Angeles Kings' Brandon Segal during third period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia November 26, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Colorado Avalanche's David Jones (L) knocks Vancouver Canucks' Willie Mitchell down during the second period of NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks' Henrik Sedin (2nd L) celebrates scoring a first period goal over Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson (lower L) in their NHL hockey game in Denver November 14, 2009. Other Vancouver players are Mason Raymond (21) and Willie Mitchell (8). REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Dallas Stars left wing Loui Eriksson (L-R) tries to get a shot on goal as he is defended by Vancouver Canucks left wing Matt Pettinger (2nd L) and as defenseman Willie Mitchell (8) and goalie Cory Schneider (C) protect the goal during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Dallas, Texas November 6, 2009. Dallas Stars center Steve Ott, Canucks defenseman Alexander Edler (2nd R) and center Ryan Johnson (R) watch near by. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks defensemen Christian Ehrhoff and Willie Mitchell (L) tie up Minnesota Wild center James Sheppard (C) during the second period of their NHL hockey game in the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, November 5, 2009. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Minnesota Wild right wing Cal Clutterbuck (L) and Vancouver Canucks defenseman Willie Mitchell (R) pursue the puck in Vancouver's end during the first period of their NHL hockey game in the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, November 5, 2009. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Andrew Raycroft (R) celebrates his shutout win over the Colorado Avalanche with teammates Willie Mitchell (L) and Tanner Glass at the conclusion of NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia, November 1, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA) 

Vancouver Canucks Willie Mitchell (L) gets a stick from Detroit Red Wings Todd Bertuzzi during first period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia October 27, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Willie Mitchell crashes into Toronto Maple Leafs Alexi Ponikarovsky during second period NHL hockey in Vancouver, British Columbia October 24, 2009. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks' Mikael Samuelsson (26) and Willie Mitchell (8) celebrate a goal on the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Chicago October 21, 2009. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Kyle Wellwood (R) and Willie Mitchell celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period of their pre-season NHL hockey game in Edmonton September 27, 2009. REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber (CANADA) 

Cast member Bruce Willis poses with his wife Emma Heming (L) and co-star Radha Mitchell at the premiere of the movie "Surrogates" at El Capitan theatre in Hollywood, California September 24, 2009. The movie will open in the U.S. on September 25. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Cast members Bruce Willis and Radha Mitchell pose at the premiere of the movie "Surrogates" at El Capitan theatre in Hollywood, California September 24, 2009. The movie will open in the U.S. on September 25. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT) 

Calgary Flames' Nigel Dawes (R) evades a check from Vancouver Canucks' Willie Mitchell (L) during NHL preseason hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia September 21, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Calgary Flames' Nigel Dawes (R) evades a check from Vancouver Canucks' Willie Mitchell during their first period NHL pre-season hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia September 21, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Willie Mitchell (center L) and Mason Raymond (center R) celebrate Raymond's first period goal against the Chicago Blackhawks as Sami Salo and Ryan Kesler join in during Game 6 of their NHL Western Conference semi-final hockey playoff in Chicago May 11, 2009. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Willie Mitchell (L) celebrates with teammate Mason Raymond after Raymond scored in the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks during Game 6 of their NHL Western conference semi-final hockey playoff in Chicago, May 11, 2009. REUTERS/Frank Polich (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Chicago Blackhawks Dustin Byfuglien watches the puck go into the net over Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo on a goal scored by Blackhawks Dave Bolland, not seen, as Canucks defencemen Sami Salo (6) and Willie Mitchell (8) watch the play during Game 5 of the NHL Western Conference semifinal hockey playoffs in Vancouver, B.C., May 9, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Chicago Blackhawks Andrew Ladd (16) starts to celebrate after scoring the overtime winner on the Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo (R) as Canucks Willie Mitchell (8) as Ossi Vaananen (L) reacts in Game 4 of their NHL Western conference semifinal hockey game in Chicago, May 7, 2009. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Officials try to stop Vancouver Canucks Willie Mitchell and Chicago Blackhawks Dustin Byfuglien (33) from fighting in Game 3 of their NHL Western Conference semi-final hockey series in Chicago May 5, 2009. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Vancouver Canucks Willie Mitchell (R) collides with Chicago Blackhawks Dustin Byfuglien during the second period in Game 2 of the NHL Western Conference semifinal hockey playoffs in Vancouver, British Columbia May 2, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Willie Mitchell (R) collides with Chicago Blackhawks Dustin Byfuglien during the second period in Game 2 of the NHL Western Conference semifinal hockey playoffs in Vancouver, British Columbia May 2, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canuck's Sami Salo celebrates his third period game-winning goal against the Chicago Blackhawks with teammates Mason Raymond (C) and Willie Mitchell (R) during Game 1 of the NHL Western Conference semifinal hockey playoffs in Vancouverr, British Columbia April 30, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo makes a save as Chicago Blackhawks Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane are checked off the rebounding puck by defenceman Willie Mitchell during the second period of Game 1 of the NHL Western Conference semifinal hockey playoffs in Vancouver, B.C. April 30, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo (L) looks for the puck as the Canucks Willie Mitchell (8) and St. Louis Blues forward David Backes (42) battle for the puck during the first period of game three of the teams' NHL Western Conference quarterfinal playoff hockey game in St. Louis, Missouri April 19, 2009. REUTERS/Tim Parker (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

St. Louis Blues' David Backes (L) and Vancouver Canucks' Willie Mitchell crash into the boards during first period NHL Western Conference quarterfinal hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia April 15, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Calgary Flames' Jarome Iginla (back) celebrates his goal with teammates Olli Jokinen (R) and Michael Cammalleri as Vancouver Canucks' Willie Mitchell (L) looks on during second period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia, April 7, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Lousiana State University's Tasmin Mitchell (L) shoots over Butler University's Willie Veasley during the first half of their first round NCAA tournament basketball game in Greensboro, North Carolina March 19, 2009. REUTERS/Ellen Ozier (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Louisiana State University forward Tasmin Mitchell (1) shoots around Butler University forward Willie Veasley (L) during the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina March 19, 2009. REUTERS/Chris Keane (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Vancouver Canucks' Roberto Luongo (L) keeps his eye on the puck as Los Angeles Kings' Michal Handzus and Canucks' Willie Mitchell fight for control during first period NHL hockey action in Vancouver British Columbia, March 13, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Minnesota Wild's Cal Clutterbuck (R) hits Vancouver Canucks' Willie Mitchell during the second period of NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia March 3, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA) 

Vancouver Canucks' Roberto Luongo (R) makes a save on Columbus Blue Jackets' R.J. Umberger (L) as Canucks' Willie Mitchell looks on during third period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia, March 1, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA) 

Vancouver Canucks' Roberto Luongo (R) and team-mate Willie Mitchell celebrate their win over Tampa Bay Lightning at the conclusion of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia February 27, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA) 

Vancouver Canucks' Roberto Luongo (R) makes a save on Tampa Bay Lightning's Ryan Malone (C) while being checked by Canucks' Willie Mitchell during the third period of NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia February 27, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA) 

Montreal Canadiens Andrei Markov (79) celebrates his goal against Vancouver Canucks' goaltender Roberto Luongo (1) as Canucks' Willie Mitchell (8) skates in during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal February 24, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA) 

Vancouver Canucks' Willie Mitchell (L), Henrik Sedin (C) and Alexandre Burrows (R) celebrate Daniel Sedin's goal against the Ottawa Senators during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Ottawa February 19, 2009. REUTERS/Blair Gable (CANADA) 

Vancouver Canucks' Willie Mitchell (R), Henrik Sedin (C) and Alex Burrows celebrate the tying goal during the third period of their NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames in Calgary, Alberta, February 17, 2009. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA) 

Dallas Stars left wing Loui Eriksson (L) protects the puck as he is defended by Vancouver Canucks defenseman Willie Mitchell in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Dallas, Texas February 13, 2009. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES) 

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jason LaBarbera (R) eyes the puck as it sails just wide of the goal as defenseman Willie Mitchell (L) tangles with Dallas Stars right wing Jere Lehtinen in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Dallas, Texas February 13, 2009. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES) 

Dallas Stars center Steve Ott (L) checks Vancouver Canucks defenseman Willie Mitchell into the boards in the second period of their NHL hockey game in Dallas, Texas February 13, 2009. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES) 

Phoenix Coyotes' Shane Doan (L) and Vancouver Canucks' Willie Mitchell battle for the puck in the second period of their NHL hockey game in Glendale, Arizona February 12, 2009. REUTERS/Rick Scuteri (UNITED STATES) 

Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler (C) and Willie Mitchell (8) stop Caroliane Hurricanes' Sergei Samsonov (14) from getting to the puck during second period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia February 3, 2009. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA) 

Vancouver Canucks' Roberto Luongo (C) watches as a shot by Minnesota Wild's Marc-Andre Bergeron (not pictured) finds the net for the winning goal as Canucks' Willie Mitchell (R) checks Wild's Owen Nolan during overtime NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia, January 31, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA) 

Vancouver Canucks' Mats Sundin (R) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets with teammate Willie Mitchell during second period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia January 18, 2009. REUTERS/Lyle Stafford (CANADA)