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 […]
Tag: Vancouver Giants
Future Giants: Damian Palmieri
At the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft, the Vancouver Giants selected a 6-foot, 177-pound defenseman in the fourth round out of the Delta Hockey Academy. Damian Palmieri is a 16-year-old, two-way defender with high offensive skill. In Palmieri, the Giants could have that solid top-4 defenseman that is both a […]
Battle of the Giants: Brendan Gallagher versus Evander Kane
The Giants have had many alumni make the NHL, but two of the most recognizable names are Brendan Gallagher and Evander Kane. They both have had a successful career so far in the NHL, and are important pieces for their respective teams. The question now is who has had […]
WILL HE STAY OR WILL HE GO: A Look at Key Players the Giants May be Losing This Season
Before the 2019-2020 season was cut short due to COVID-19, the Vancouver Giants were on their way to a playoff birth, and a chance to replicate their 2018-19 run to the WHL final. Unfortunately, we never had the opportunity to see what this team was capable of. This season, […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Alumni trades, signings and more
Morrison heads to Chicago TRADE ALERT: The #Blackhawks have acquired forward Brad Morrison from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for defenseman Olli Maatta. Release: https://t.co/2RWtj8WiPO pic.twitter.com/GUQZoKf0su — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 4, 2020 Brad Morrison (334GP, 112G, 150A with Prince George, Vancouver, and Lethbridge ’12-’18) has been traded […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: USA Hockey names National Junior Team Evaluation Camp invitees, and more
USA Hockey names National Junior Team Evaluation Camp invitees 39 players have been invited to the 2021 U.S. National Junior Team Evaluation Camp. ?? Details → https://t.co/IuNSPXrCIm pic.twitter.com/87Vkpqsoew — USA Hockey (@usahockey) September 29, 2020 USA Hockey selected 39 players to participate in its 2021 National Junior Team Evaluation […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Weekend Update
Juraj Holly signs with HK Spisska Nova Ves Vedenie hokejového klubu reaguje na vzniknutú situáciu spojenu so zranenim Filipa Suraka angažovaním brankára Juraja… Posted by HK Spisska Nova Ves on Friday, September 25, 2020 Juraj Holly (11GP, 1-6-0-0, 3.93 GAA, .869sv% with Calgary ’10-’11) has signed with HK Spisska Nova […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Mac’s Midget Tournament cancelled, alumni news and more…
Mac’s AAA Midget Hockey Tournament cancelled Really sad to see that the Mac’s Midget-AAA tournament has been cancelled this year. pic.twitter.com/ddabz07XwJ — Danny Austin (@DannyAustin_9) September 22, 2020 The Coronavirus has caused another event to be canceled. The event is the largest of its kind in showcasing the Midget […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Greig and McClennon remain in Canada, alumni news and more
Greig and McClennon loans denied #WHL prospects Connor McClennon & Ridly Greig recently signed deals with Swedish 3rd-tier league team Karlskrona. Today, the team announced that the two will remain in Canada and not join the team. Contracts were signed, but the players did not get approval from their WHL […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: World Juniors event info, Haden signs in ECHL, and more
IIHF announces changes to World Juniors The 2021 #WorldJuniors will be played in a bubble without spectators in Edmonton??, in 2022 with fans in Edmonton & Red Deer. The World Juniors in Gothenburg?? will be moved to 2024. https://t.co/LIK2g8RYiG ? Codie McLachlan/CP/AP/Keystone pic.twitter.com/s3MO4Mc7n0 — IIHF (@IIHFHockey) September 17, 2020 […]