(Langley, B.C.) Before being traded to Vancouver this season, Dallas Hines had not played in a Western Hockey League playoff game. The overage defenseman had played over 200 regular season games with the Kootenay Ice, but had never set foot on post-season ice until 2019. Checking in at 6’3 and […]
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Daily Dose of the Dub: Two Rebels finishing the season in the AHL; Three stars of the night
Hagel, Johnson going to Rockford Red Deer Rebels graduating forwards and top two scorers Brandon Hagel and captain Reese Johnson have joined the Rockford IceHogs to conclude their seasons. Both players were free agent signings by the Chicago Blackhawks this season, with Hagel signing back in October after originally going unsigned by Buffalo […]
Giants win an exciting Game 5, look to close out series Saturday
The Vancouver Giants are one win away from facing the winner of the Kamloops versus Victoria series in the second round, thanks to Friday’s 3-2 win over Seattle to take a 3-2 series lead. Dylan Plouffe and Jadon Joseph both scored their fourth goals of the series and Dallas Hines his second of the series […]
Giants take Game 1 against Thunderbirds 7-1
The Vancouver Giants took a 1-0 series lead with a 7-1 win over the Seattle Thunderbirds in their quarter-final match up. Both teams came to play early with their physicality, instantly giving the game a playoff atmosphere. 18-year-old forward Tristen Nielsen, in particular, was the Giants’ spark plug in the opening […]
Giants clinch Western Conference in win over Rockets
The Vancouver Giants (48-15-2-2) clinched the regular season Western Conference crown after getting by the Kelowna Rockets (27-32-6-2) by a score of 2-1 in the last game at the Langley Events Centre before playoffs. Kelowna came into the game playing for their season, being only one point ahead of the Kamloops Blazers for the […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Rebels clinch a playoff spot; Giants win the West; Two sign ELCs
Rebels clinch Rebels secure playoff berth despite dropping close decision to Hurricanes. #RDR Story by @GregMeachem https://t.co/hcrJeDsUfL?@wallygator88 pic.twitter.com/H4w3LbWtkI — Red Deer Rebels (@Rebelshockey) March 16, 2019 Despite losing to Lethbridge on Friday, the Red Deer Rebels have punched their ticket to the WHL Playoffs for the fifth straight season. The […]
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 get back on track against Prince George
The Vancouver Giants (33-13-2-1) went into Saturday’s game against the Prince George Cougars (16-29-3-2) after being shutout down in Portland the night before. Vancouver leads the season series 5-1-0-0 but of those six games, four of them have been decided by only one goal, despite the gap in the BC […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: A night of firsts and career milestones; Pats prospect de-committed from Denver
Career Firsts Grab that puck! Take a look at Trevor Wong's (@wongtrevor8) first goal! pic.twitter.com/udy0X4U28Z — Kelowna Rockets (@Kelowna_Rockets) February 3, 2019 Kelowna Rockets prospect Trevor Wong scored his first WHL goal in the Rockets’ overtime win over Kamloops. The Vancouver native was Kelowna’s first round selection (18th overall) in 2018 who […]
Giants go two-for-two on the weekend to extend streak
Since stumbling into the second half with a 2-4-0-0 road trip through the Central Division, the Vancouver Giants have done nothing but win. The Giants (29-12-2-0) have now won six in a row after going on a four game skid through Alberta. A big reason for the team’s recent success […]
