In a recent article looking back at  Vancouver Giants World Junior tournaments, one player stood out above the rest. Marek Schwarz of the Czech Republic had one of the greatest goaltending performances in 2005, leading his team to a bronze medal with a win over the host USA. Looking […]
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The Greatest Empty Netter in Giants History: Spencer Machacek
Spencer Machacek played for the Vancouver Giants from 2005-2008. During that time, he went to two straight Memorial Cups and was named captain of the team in his final season. Currently, Machacek is plying his trade over in Germany with Grizzlys Wolfsburg of the DEL. The 32-year-old has great […]
Franchise First: Milan Dragicevic
Milan Dragicevic holds the honor of being the first head coach in Vancouver Giants history. Although his tenure only lasted one season, Milan looks back at the experience in a positive light. The former WHL and USports defenceman recently discussed his playing career, time with the Giants, and overall […]
Edmonton Oil Kings blast from the past: part five
Another day, another moment, to hop in the time machine and go back and revisit former Edmonton Oil Kings of the past! Part five of Blast from the Past features an excellent throwback group of quality former players who made their mark in Edmonton. This week’s edition puts Edgars […]
A Leader On and Off the Ice: Wacey Rabbit
Wacey Rabbit was born in Lethbridge, Alberta in 1986. An interesting fact about Wacey is he was named after Wacey Cathey who was a famous cowboy and rodeo star. He began playing hockey at a very young age and it has shaped all aspects of his life ever since. […]
Former Oil King Beck Warm inks AHL deal
There is always a sad realization when overage players move on from the WHL. It means you will no longer see them don your team’s jersey; but there is a great deal of peace to be had in the fact that these players are simply moving on to the […]
Chatting with a Champion: Jonathon Blum
Jonathon Blum is one of the top defencemen in Vancouver Giants’ history. The franchise leader in assists and powerplay goals, Blum was a leader on and off the ice. In this piece, Blum looks back on his time with the Giants and discusses the lessons he learned that have […]
Record Setters: Casey Pierro-Zabotel
Casey Pierro-Zabotel was a star for the Vancouver Giants from 2007 to 2009. The undrafted forward put up over a point a game in his Giants career. Although he was only a Giant for two years, his legacy lives on in Vancouver having had one of the greatest seasons […]
Building A Champion: Scott Bonner
Scott Bonner worked with the Giants from 2001-2017 as a General Manager and Executive VP of Hockey Operations. During this time, he helped lead the Giants to their 2007 Memorial Cup Championship. During a recent interview, Bonner relives his time as Giants GM and discusses his new profession as […]
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 […]