It took extra time but Tristen Nielsen and the Vancouver Giants outlasted the Royals in front of 4,586 at the Langley Events Centre on Saturday night. The Giants replayed the same defense as Friday night holding the Victoria Royals to just 10 shots on goal. Giants head coach Michael Dyck said […]
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2019 Playoff Preview: 1BC) Vancouver Giants vs. 2BC) Victoria Royals
Article collaboration by Stephen Hawco (@stephenhawco7) and Ryan Sinclair (@RyanSinVic). 2017-18 Playoff Matchup Last year’s first round playoff battle between the Vancouver Giants and Victoria Royals was epic. The series featured star power the likes of Tyler Benson, Ty Ronning and Matthew Phillips. Victoria held off the Giants in an […]
Thunderbirds tie series with a big third period comeback
(Kent, WA) Wednesday night at the Accesso ShoWare Center, the Seattle Thunderbirds looked to be in a very big hole. They fell behind the Vancouver Giants 3-0 in the second and were behind 3-1 with about 14 minutes left in regulation. They were so close to losing for the second […]
Giants hold off Thunderbirds to take a 2-1 series lead
(Kent, WA) The Vancouver Giants took a 2-1 series lead over Seattle with a 6-4 victory down in Kent, Washington in front of a crowd of 4425 at the Accesso ShoWare Center. The home team got off to a quick start in Game 3 with their regular season leading scorer […]
2019 Playoff Preview: 1) Vancouver Giants vs WC2) Seattle Thunderbirds
Franchise Playoff History: The Thunderbirds and Giants have only matched up in the playoffs once previous to this year. They met in the second round of the 2007 WHL Playoffs with Vancouver taking the series in five games en route to winning the Memorial Cup on home ice. 2018-19 Head-To-Head: […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Scott named CHL Goalie of the Week; Cougars prospect commits to NCAA
Scott gets national honours The @VaughnHockey #CHL Goaltender of the Week is @MapleLeafs prospect @IceScott99 of @TheWHL’s first place @PARaidersHockey who posted three straight shutout victories: https://t.co/DRarrm0vQ7 pic.twitter.com/bBiYCFzW2c — CanadianHockeyLeague (@CHLHockey) March 12, 2019 After being named WHL Goaltender of the Week yesterday, Prince Albert Raiders goalie Ian Scott was named goalie […]
Giants keep pace with, then overtake Rockets in 7-4 win
(Langley, B.C.) The Vancouver Giants (42-14-2-2) were chasing the Kelowna Rockets (26-30-4-1) for much of the first half of their wild, goal-filled hockey game Friday night. Despite the Rockets taking four different, one-goal leads, the Giants never went away and finally pulled up next to, then passed the Rockets for […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Alberta takes bronze at CWG; Former Rocket traded in NHL
Canada Winter Games Final Day: Alberta defeated Saskatchewan handily by a score of 12-0 to capture the Bronze Medal. Alberta: Edmonton Oil Kings prospect Dylan Guenther had two goals and three assists. Prince George Cougars prospect Craig Armstrong had two goals and two assists. Vancouver Giants prospect Zack Ostapchuk had three assists. Lethbridge Hurricanes prospect Zack Stringer had […]
Today’s Gameday Preview: Monday February 18th, 2019 #FamilyDay
DUBNetwork Feature Game of the day: Winterhawks @ Giants 3 PM PST The red hot Vancouver Giants look to continue their streak tonight against Cody Glass and the Portland Winterhawks in a matinee matchup on Family Day Monday in British Columbia. This will be the fourth meeting of the season […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Manitoba, Saskatchewan get first wins at CWG; two players reach milestones
WHL presence at CWG Day 1: Manitoba defeated BC by a score of 4-2, Saskatchewan got by Alberta in overtime 4-3, Northwest Territories lost to Newfoundland & Labrador 5-3 and Yukon lost to Prince Edward Island 3-2. British Columbia: Spokane Chiefs first rounder Graham Sward led the way for BC with […]