However, the Latvian international whose contract with the Canucks is already valid as of the upcoming season will fulfill his contract duration in Zurich by playing on loan with the Lions for one more year.
Ronalds Kenins joined the ZSC Lions organization in 2008 (Juniors Top, Elite A and NLB). The last three seasons he played in the NLA where he completed 118 games and scored a total of 47 points.
Ronalds Kenins interviewed by Canucks TV (YouTube):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1Qtk7GZDic&feature=youtu.be