The Kamloops Blazers lost their first game of the season earlier this weekend. However, they also got their first shutout of the season in the second game of their weekend. The team now leads the BC Division by six points over the Kelowna Rockets and Vancouver Giants, teams they […]
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Daily dose of the DUB: WHL Firsts, University commitments, Viverios takes medical leave, and more
Persson scores first WHL goal We’re TIED!! Viktor! 🚨 His first in the WHL! 2-2 pic.twitter.com/MaO3G5SWro — Kamloops Blazers (@blazerhockey) October 16, 2021 Short-handed early in the third period, Viktor Persson scored his first WHL goal in just his fourth game. The goal tied the game at two before […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Brockman steps down, Raiders and Royals make roster moves, a couple of trades, and more!
Brockman steps down NEWS: Dean Brockman has stepped down from his role as Broncos Head Coach and General Manager. Chad Leslie has been named interim General Manager while Devan Praught has been named interim Head Coach. Details: https://t.co/ao99ppkbGH pic.twitter.com/NrYFHqk8mg — Swift Current Broncos (@SCBroncos) October 14, 2021 The Swift Current […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Prokop heads home, Sim heads to Regina, alumni news and more!
Prokop heads to Edmonton 👑TRADE ALERT👑 The #OilKings have acquired D Luke Prokop from the Calgary Hitmen in exchange for D Keagan Slaney, D Blake Heward, a 2022 2nd-round pick and a conditional 2024 4th-round pick. DETAILS ➡️ https://t.co/KgGSW36zRE pic.twitter.com/Ruv1b8QKVL — Edmonton Oil Kings (@EdmOilKings) October 13, 2021 Defenseman Luke […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: WHL firsts, Williams heads overseas and more
Friday night firsts Semeniuk scores first WHL goal Ethan Semeniuk with a little hand-eye how-do-ya-do!@WHLGiants | #WHLOpeningWeek pic.twitter.com/252NQkVrm8 — The WHL (@TheWHL) October 9, 2021 At 12:31 of the second period, 16-year-old Ethan Semeniuk scored his first career WHL goal. The goal gave the Giants a 4-3 lead before they […]
Giants Defeat Cougars in 2021-22 Home Opener
In the first Vancouver Giants game at the Langley Event Centre in 588 days, fans left happy as the home team walked away with a 6-4 victory of the Prince George Cougars. The game was physical to the end as these two rivals played hard throughout the night. The Giants […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Iorio signs with Capitals, AHL camps open, and more
Iorio signs with Capitals NEWS | The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Vincent Iorio to a three-year entry level contract. #ALLCAPS — Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 4, 2021 The Washington Capitals announced they have signed their 2021 second-round draft pick Vincent Iorio to a three-year entry-level contract. Iorio, who […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Weekend firsts
Adaszynski notches first WHL goal 🚨 ADASZYNSKI CUTS THE LEAD IN HALF! 2-1 Hurricanes — Calgary Hitmen (@WHLHitmen) October 2, 2021 With the Hurricanes up 2-0, David Adaszynski scored at 9:05 of the first period for the Calgary Hitmen. The 16-year-old from Coquitlam, BC, scored the goal in his […]
Giants kick off season with shutout victory over Royals
It was a night full of milestones as the Vancouver Giants defeated the Victoria Royals 5-0. This marks the seventh consecutive victory for the Giants over the Royals dating back to last season. Vancouver outshot Victoria 48-16 and were able to keep the Royals to just four shots in the […]
2021-22 Vancouver Giants Season Preview
Welcome to the 2021-22 Vancouver Giants season preview. The Giants come into this campaign hungry and ready to compete in what can be considered the toughest division in the WHL. Here are six storylines to watch this season. O Captain! My Captain! After being named the 18th captain in franchise […]