In the 2018 Bantam Draft, the Vancouver Giants selected Drew Sim with the 46th overall pick. Since then, Sim has developed into a top-end goaltender who is ready to make the jump to the WHL. The 6-foot-2, 201-pound goaltender comes into this season as a potential back-up. With a […]
Author: Adam Kierszenblat
From the WHL to NHL: Dean Evason
Dean Evason spent a decade in the WHL as both a coach and player. Evason’s impressive hockey journey has led him to his current position as the head coach of the Minnesota Wild. During a recent telephone interview, Evason explained how he still feels a strong connection to the […]
15 WHLers Invited to Team Canada World Juniors Selection Camp
On Thursday, 15 WHLers were named to Canada’s World Junior Selection Camp roster. 2 goalies, 6 defenseman and 7 forwards will compete for a spot to join team Canada in Edmonton this coming December. The selection Camp starts November 16th and goes until December 13th in Red Deer, AB. Canada […]
Future Giants: Damian Palmieri
At the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft, the Vancouver Giants selected a 6-foot, 177-pound defenseman in the fourth round out of the Delta Hockey Academy. Damian Palmieri is a 16-year-old, two-way defender with high offensive skill. In Palmieri, the Giants could have that solid top-4 defenseman that is both a […]
Battle of the Giants: Brendan Gallagher versus Evander Kane
The Giants have had many alumni make the NHL, but two of the most recognizable names are Brendan Gallagher and Evander Kane. They both have had a successful career so far in the NHL, and are important pieces for their respective teams. The question now is who has had […]
WILL HE STAY OR WILL HE GO: A Look at Key Players the Giants May be Losing This Season
Before the 2019-2020 season was cut short due to COVID-19, the Vancouver Giants were on their way to a playoff birth, and a chance to replicate their 2018-19 run to the WHL final. Unfortunately, we never had the opportunity to see what this team was capable of. This season, […]