The Kelowna Rockets had its full lineup in place and as the group begins to develop chemistry, they have also put a three-games-in-three-nights weekend behind them. The Rockets sandwiched a pair of road trips into unfriendly B.C. Division rinks around a home date at Prospera Place. Rockets 2, Blazers 3 […]
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Giants end weekend on a positive note in physical affair
The Vancouver Giants ended their three-in-three weekend on a high note with a 4-0 victory over the division rival Kelowna Rockets in a spirited bout at the Langley Events Centre. Vancouver had lost two straight games heading into Sunday afternoon’s game: 4-2 to Portland on Friday and 6-2 to Kamloops […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Kope handed two game suspension, Leppard dealing with lower-body injury
Edmonton Oil Kings forward David Kope has been suspended two games for a check from behind on Calgary Hitmen forward Riley Fiddler-Schultz.
Blazers sweep rivals at home
After three consecutive losses to U.S Division teams to start the season, the Blazers returned home to kick off a four-game homestand against the Kelowna Rockets on Friday night. While five games were crammed into the team’s first two weekends, the Blazers made as much noise during their four days […]
Giants ship Watts to defending champions
The Vancouver Giants made another tough, yet necessary, move on Tuesday. The club traded overage forward Brayden Watts to their 2019 WHL Final counterpart, the Prince Albert Raiders, in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2021. “Brayden has been a first-class teammate, leader, and ambassador for the Vancouver Giants,” said General Manager […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Raiders acquire Watts, CHL unveils team of the week, Weekly Report notes
The Prince Albert Raiders have acquired forward Brayden Watts from the Vancouver Giants in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2021 WHL Bantam Draft.
Daily Dose of the Dub: WHL hands out suspensions, Lindgren recalled to Blazers, injury updates and more
Brandon Wheat Kings forward Ridley Greig has been handed an indefinite suspension for a check to the head of Winnipeg ICE defenseman Chase Hartje on Friday night.
Svejkovsky looking to build off rookie campaign
Lukas Svejkovsky is entering his second WHL season with the Vancouver Giants after a rookie season that saw him improve as the months went on. “He played a lot better down the stretch for us (last season)”, said Giants Head Coach Michael Dyck. He continued by saying, “He got a lot more […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Winterhawks acquire DiLaura, Wheat Kings acquire Ginnell and so much more
The Portland Winterhawks have acquired Isaiah DiLaura from the Prince George Cougars in exchange for a 2022 seventh-round pick.
2019-20 WHL Season Previews: Vancouver Giants
2018-19 Season: Record: 48-15-3-2, 1st in Western Conference Story of the Season: The Vancouver Giants came into the 2018-19 regular season with fairly high expectations after a seven-game elimination at the hands of the Victoria Royals in the opening round of the 2018 playoffs. Naturally, at the very least, a […]