If you followed along with my articles during the Vancouver Giants’ run to the WHL Final last season, you would be familiar with ‘The Hardy Boys’. The line of Dawson Holt–Jared Dmytriw–Owen Hardy was easily the team’s best trio through the four rounds, combining for 49 points in 22 games. Coming into […]
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Chiefs fall to Giants in shootout to close Everett preseason tournament
(Everett, WA) Just about 14 hours after finishing up a preseason contest against the Everrett Silvertips, the Spokane Chiefs (0-2-0-1) took to the ice against the Vancouver Giants (2-1). It was the final game of the Everett preseason tournament for the Giants and Chiefs. The game went the distance with […]
Stankoven leads the Blazers to victory
Much has changed since April 1st when the visiting Victoria Royals ended the Kamloops Blazers season at the Sandman Centre in game 6 of the first round of the playoffs. After the graduation of Griffen Outhouse, Ralph Jarrett, and Kody Mcdonald, the Royals have continued to re-shape their roster in […]
Sourdif poised for big draft year after Hlinka experience
2020 NHL Draft prospect Justin Sourdif had an experience to remember this past summer. He got the knock on the hotel room door that Team Canada hopefuls all want to hear when participating in selection camps. He made the squad. The Surrey, BC native impressed the Canadian coaching staff, which included Giants […]
Offseason Review: Vancouver Giants
The defending Western Conference champion Vancouver Giants have stayed fairly busy during their short offseason heading into the 2019/20 season. I’ve been busier this summer away from hockey than I had originally expected, and for that, I apologize for not keeping up with all the Giants news. I’ve decided to […]
Seattle comes back against Vancouver to take first preseason game 4-2
(Everett, WA) The Seattle Thunderbirds’ special teams and 2003-born goaltender, Thomas Milic, carried them to a 4-2 win in their first preseason outing of the year. “It was amazing. The fans that were out here, my family is also here to support me, it was pretty amazing,” said Milic of […]
Blazers Training Camp Recap
Hockey is back in Kamloops and here is your full recap of training camp. Before we discuss any players or games, it’s worth mentioning that the Sandman Centre is sporting a different look this season, courtesy of a million-dollar upgrade to the boards and glass. The new-look brings Kamloops in […]
Camp Preview: Victoria Royals have competition on the blueline
The Victoria Royals head into training camp with some new faces on the blueline. With longtime fixtures Ralph Jarrett (aged-out) and Scott Walford (trade with Saskatoon) no longer in the fold, the d-corps will have a new look. Veterans Will Warm and Nolan Jones were acquired in a busy offseason. […]
Giants, Canucks partner up for annual Teddy Bear Toss
The Vancouver Giants announced this afternoon that they will be hosting their annual Teddy Bear Toss game at Rogers Arena, the home of the Vancouver Canucks, on December 8th at 4pm when they take on the Tri-City Americans. This will be the first time the Giants have played a home […]
A guide to the Prince George Cougars 2019 training camp
With a very young and hungry pool of prospects set to take the ice on Friday August 23, this years edition of the Prince George Cougars training camp should be extremely competitive. The current state of the prospect pool is similar to that of a country concert in Prince George […]
