2026-04-29
Could surging Giants star Mathis Preston be a fit for the Canucks' second first-round pick? -
Preston, who has a flashy skill set, had a modest WHL season, including missing eight weeks with an injury, but he's catching fire at the Under-18 worlds
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Could surging Giants star Mathis Preston be a fit for the Canucks' second first-round pick? -
Preston, who has a flashy skill set, had a modest WHL season, including missing eight weeks with an injury, but he's catching fire at the Under-18 worlds
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2026-04-28
U18 Round Robin: Preston & Lin Shine for Canada In 7-0 Win Over Finland -
Both Mathis Preston and Ryan Lin now sit top-10 in tournament scoring at the U18 Men's Worlds.
vancouvergiants.com
2026-04-27
U18 Round Robin: Preston & Lin Shine for Canada in 7-0 Win over Finland -
Trenčín, SVK - Vancouver Giants forward Mathis Preston and defenceman Ryan Lin combined for five points in Canada's convincing 7-0 win over ... - WHL Vancouver Giants
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WHLers combine for nine points, Canada blanks Finland to finish first in group at 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship -
Trencin, Slovakia- After suffering a 2-1 upset at the hands of host Slovakia in their opening match, Canada has stormed back with three straight shutout wins to clinch first in Group A at the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship. The Western Hockey League contingent combined for nine points to blank Finland 7-0 on Monday morning. Beckett Hamilton and Mathis Preston each scored twice, while Ryan Lin led the way with a goal and two assists. Lin (Richmond, B.C. / Vancouver Giants) and former Victoria Royals star Keaton Verhoeff teed up Adam Valentini for the game's opening goal just over two minutes into the match. The dynamic defenders are ranked 16th and fourth, respectively, among all North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting in its final release ahead of the 2026 Draft. Hamilton (Saskatoon, Sask. / Red Deer Rebels) doubled the lead just past the halfway mark of the first period by collecting his own rebound off a shot in the slot, carrying the puck behind the ne
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Lance McCloskey (D) from Vancouver Giants to Army (U.S. Military Academy) -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 04/27/2026 Player: Lance McCloskey (D) From: Vancouver Giants To: Army (U.S. Military Academy) Information: College Commitment Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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2026-04-25
WHL Morning Skate: April 25 -
NEED TO KNOW - Prince Albert routed Medicine Hat in front of a sellout crowd to take Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Championship - Vancouver Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes logged two assists while going 9/12 at the faceoff dot - This marks the third time a team has scored eight goals in a single game in the 2026 WHL Playoffs - Penticton looks to level the Western Conference Championship against the Everett Silvertips on Saturday TOP PERFORMER One of the longest-serving Raiders in team history made his mark in Game 1. Aiden Oiring logged two goals and an assist to bring his team within three wins of the Championship Series. Both of Oiring's goals came in the third period, the first being a picture-perfect powerplay deflection as he parked just beyond the outstretched pad of Carter Casey. The 20-year-old followed it up with a
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Wheaties’ Jacobson scores twice, Canada bags second-straight shutout at 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship -
Trencin, Slovakia- Western Hockey League skaters combined for eight points as Canada routed Norway 8-0 in their third match of the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship. Canada's second-youngest player, Brandon Wheat Kings star Jaxon Jacobson, came up big with two goals in his first appearance of the tournament, and OHL standout Dima Zhilkin netted a hat trick. Beckett Hamilton (Saskatoon, Sask. / Red Deer Rebels) scored the first of the game- and his first-ever goal for Team Canada- after kicking a pass from Ryan Lin (Richmond, B.C. / Vancouver Giants) to his stick and lofting it past the Norwegian netminder. The 5-foot-11, 173-pound winger is ranked 33rd by NHL Central Scouting in the agency's final list ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. https://twitter.com/CHLHockey/status/2048016691485982914 Lin (NHL CSS: 16) teamed up with his Giants teammate Mathis Preston (Penticton, B.C.) to set up Dima Zhilkin (Saginaw Spirit / OHL) for a powerplay redirect to double the lead in th
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2026-04-24
SJHN Daily: Celebrini Writes Letter to Fans, Sahlin Wallenius Loaned to Cuda, Sharks Watch Giants -
“I know we can make some more Good Old Days,” Macklin Celebrini wrote. “We gotta make it happen. Otherwise I’m gonna be hearing from Joe.” Celebrini published “For San Jose” on The Players’ Tribune on Tuesday. In a letter addressed to San Jose Sharks fans, the superstar repeatedly thanked the rejuvenated fanbase: “Maybe it’s a […] The post SJHN Daily: Celebrini Writes Letter to Fans, Sahlin Wallenius Loaned to Cuda, Sharks Watch Giants appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.
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U18 Round Robin: Canada Shuts Out Latvia to Grab First Win -
Canada rebounded on Thursday with a 6–0 win over Latvia at the IIHF U18 Men's Worlds.
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2026-04-23
U18 Round Robin: Canada Shuts out Latvia to Grab First Win -
Trenčín, SVK - Canada bounced back from Wednesday's tournament opening 2-1 loss at the IIHF U18 World Championship, winning 6-0 against Latv... - WHL Vancouver Giants
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Chiefs’ Esler bags a shutout, Canada routs Latvia for first win of 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship -
Trencin, Slovakia- Canada has earned its first win of the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship with a 6-0 rout of Latvia on Thursday. 2027 NHL Draft-eligible netminder Carter Esler (Okotoks, Alta. / Spokane Chiefs) earned a 19-save shutout in the win. The Chiefs star led the WHL with five shutouts in 2025-26 and was also a finalist for the Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy for Humanitarian of the Year. Thomas Vandenerg (Ottawa 67s / OHL) gave the Canadians their first lead of the tournament just 52 seconds into the game and Tynan Lawrence doubled the advantage before the first period was out. Adam Valentini danced around his check for a beautiful solo effort as the reigning gold medalists slowly built their lead. Finally, Canada erupted for three more goals in the third period to close the night out. Vancouver Giants star Ryan Lin (Richmond, B.C.), who is ranked 16th among all North American Skaters in NHL Central Scouting's final player list for the 2026 NHL Draft,
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U18 Round Robin: Preston Scores in Canada’s Tournament Opener -
Preston scored the only goal for Canada in a loss to host Slovakia in their tournament opener of the IIHF U18 World Championship.
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2026-04-22
U18 Round Robin: Giants Forward Preston Scores in Canada's Tournament Opener -
Trenčín, SVK - Vancouver Giants forward Mathis Preston scored for Canada in a 2-1 loss to Slovakia in their first game of the 2026 IIHF U18 ... - WHL Vancouver Giants
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Giants’ Preston scores Canada’s lone goal, T-Birds goaltender Sklenicka earns massive win in pair of IIHF U18 World Championship... -
Trencin, Slovakia- A sellout crowd of more than 6,000 fans cheered Slovakia on to a 2-1 win over Canada on opening day at the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship. The host team's hard-fought victory marked the second of a pair of major upsets on day one, with Czechia also downing the United States 3-2 in overtime. Slovak hockey greats Marian Gaborik and Marian Hossa, a WHL and Memorial Cup Champion who reigns as one of the Portland Winterhawks' top players of all time, were on hand to congratulate each country's Player of the Game, goaltender Denis Celko and forward Tynan Lawrence. The Slovaks took advantage of home ice by jumping out to a 1-0 lead in the second period, but Vancouver Giants star Mathis Preston (Penticton, B.C. / Vancouver Giants) levelled the match with a powerplay one-timer off a backdoor feed from Adam Valentini. Preston is ranked 32nd among all North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting and logged 44 points (18G-26A) in a shortened campaign wit
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2026-04-21
2026 U18 World Championship | Hockey Canada unveils its initial roster -
Twenty-three players developed in the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) will begin the tournament with Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team as it looks for its third-consecutive gold medal at the 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship, April 22-May 2 in Bratislava and Trencin, Slovakia. From that total, five players suited up in the QMJHL this past season. The squad was selected by general manager Alan Millar (Tottenham, ON) and head scout Byron Bonora (Brooks, AB), with support from Benoit Roy (Sudbury, ON), director of hockey operations, Scott Salmond (Creston, BC), senior vice-president of high performance and hockey operations, and coordinator of hockey operations Jared Power (Calgary, AB). “Following a competitive camp, we are pleased to announce this group of 25 players who will begin the 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship for Canada,” said Millar. “We are excited about our group’s competitiveness, talen
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Joe Iginla – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile -
2025-26 Team: Edmonton Oil Kings & Vancouver GiantsDate of Birth: August 13, 2008Place of Birth: Lake Country, B.C., CanadaHeight: 5-foot-10, Weight: 174 poundsShoots: RightPosition: ForwardNHL Draft Eligibility: First Year Eligible…
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2026-04-20
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Top Prospects -
With the Winnipeg Jets’ 2025-26 NHL season over and a mere 17 days until the Draft Lottery will take place, the True North fanbase will be turning their attention to fantasizing about which prospect the General Manager will be able to select with their high 1st round pick. To assist with these dreams of better times, I thought I would spend some time trying to sort out who might be available to become the next future Jets’ star. Of course, this will be far from an accurate prediction since we don’t even know where exactly Winnipeg will get their chance yet….as well as the fact that even the experts are having a difficult time deciding on the rankings for the next crop of prospects. So what chance does a random fan like me have? Well, that won’t stop me for moving on with my plan regardless….because I am not concerned about accuracy, rather focusing on the possibilities. Lets get started by first looking at the odds for the upcoming L
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2026-04-18
4 Giants Alumni on NHL Playoff Rosters -
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2026-04-17
4 Giants Alumni on NHL Playoff Rosters -
Langley, B.C. - Four former Vancouver Giants are listed on 2026 NHL playoff rosters.The list of Giants alumni includes Bowen Byram (Buffalo), Bren... - WHL Vancouver Giants
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5 Giants Listed on NHL Central Scouting Final Draft Rankings -
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2026-04-16
Adam Titlbach (F) from Vancouver Giants to HC Plzeň -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 04/16/2026 Player: Adam Titlbach (F) From: Vancouver Giants To: HC Plzeň Information: 2 years Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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5 Giants Listed on NHL Central Scouting Final Draft Rankings -
Langley, B.C. - The Vancouver Giants are excited to announce that five players have been listed by NHL Central Scouting on their Final rankings for th... - WHL Vancouver Giants
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WHL Morning Skate: April 16 -
NEED TO KNOW - Rockets alternate captain Tij Iginla's overtime goal served the Silvertips their first loss of the postseason - Penticton scored four unanswered goals to tie their series against Prince George - Defenceman of the Year finalist Jonas Woo scored on the powerplay to complete a sweep of the Hitmen - Calgary alternate captain Ethan Moore extended his goal streak to eight games- one shy of the modern WHL record - Draft-eligible defenceman Daxon Rudolph (NHL CSS: 5) bagged the series-clinching goal to oust the Blades in four games - The defending Champion Tigers and Raiders will face off in the Eastern Conference Championship - Medicine Hat is the first team to return to the Conference Championships the season after winning the Ed Chynoweth Cup since the 2016 Kelowna Rockets TOP PERFORMER Speedy Veeti got it done in
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První posila, do Plzně se vrací stříbrný medailista z dvacítek -
Hokejisté Plzně hlásí první posilu pro nadcházející sezonu. Na západ Čech se vrací mladý útočník Adam Titlbach, jenž na přelomu roku přispěl k zisku stříbrné medaile české dvacítky. Talentovaný forvard poslední tři sezony strávil v týmu Vancouver Giants hrající kanadskou juniorku WHL. „Věřím, že do týmu skvěle zapadne,“ prohlásil generální manažer a spolumajitel Martin Straka.
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2026-04-15
WHL Morning Skate: April 15 -
NEED TO KNOW - Vancouver Canucks prospect Bradeden Cootes scored twice against Saskatoon to give Prince Albert a daunting 3-0 series lead - Fantastic Finns Julius Miettinen (SEA) and Matias Vanhanen combined for two goals and two assists to put Everett in the driver's seat against Kelowna - Louis Wehmann earned three assists to complete a comeback against Prince George and get the Vees on the board in Round Two - Top 2026 NHL Draft prospect Michal Orsulak registered a second consecutive clean sheet against the Blades, bringing his shutout streak to 129:08 - Three teams can advance to the Conference Championships with wins on Wednesday TOP PERFORMER Vees alternate captain Brady Birnie was a critical part of Penticton's road win at an electric CN Centre on Tuesday night. The WHL veteran was the lucky recipient of a Louis Wehman
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Vancouver Giants Part Ways with Head Coach Parker Burgess -
Langley, B.C. - The Vancouver Giants announced today that Head Coach Parker Burgess will not return next season."I want to thank Parker for his ha... - WHL Vancouver Giants
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Regina Pats & Vancouver Giants Make Coaching Changes -
The Regina Pats part ways with their bench staff following a first-round exit, while the Vancouver Giants fire head coach Parker Burgess.
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Vancouver Giants Part Ways with Head Coach Parker Burgess -
Head Coach Parker Burgess will not return next season.
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Vancouver Giants fire coach Parker Burgess one day after GM Hnat Domenichelli steps down -
Giants talked to former coach Michael Dyck last year about both jobs so he's a name to watch for moving forward
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Vancouver Giants fire coach Parker Burgess one day after GM Hnat Domenichelli steps down -
Giants talked to former coach Michael Dyck last year about both jobs so he's a name to watch for moving forward
theprovince.com
2026-04-14
Hnat Domenichelli Steps Down as Giants GM; Will Stay on in Player Personnel Role -
Domenichelli will focus on player development and drafting.
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Giants’ Preston & Lin Named to Canada’s U18 Pre-Tournament Camp Roster -
Draft-eligible skaters Mathis Preston and Ryan Lin will represent Canada at the 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship.
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More change coming for Vancouver Giants as Hnat Domenichelli steps down as GM -
Former Kamloops Blazers star player, who was hired last June, is staying on with the Giants in a player personnel capacity
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More change coming for Vancouver Giants as Hnat Domenichelli steps down as GM -
Former Kamloops Blazers star player, who was hired last June, is staying on with the Giants in a player personnel capacity
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2026-04-13
Hnat Domenichelli Steps Down as Giants GM; Will Stay on in Player Personnel Role -
Langley, B.C. - The Vancouver Giants announced today that Hnat Domenichelli will step down from his role as General Manager, but will remain with the ... - WHL Vancouver Giants
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Giants' Preston & Lin Named to Canada's U18 Pre-Tournament Roster -
Calgary, Alta. - Vancouver Giants forward Mathis Preston and defenceman Ryan Lin have both been named to Hockey Canada's National Men's Under-18 Team ... - WHL Vancouver Giants
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2026-04-11
WHL Morning Skate: April 11 -
NEED TO KNOW - With a goal and two assists in Game 1 against Saskatoon, Prince Albert's Daxon Rudolph leads all defencemen in postseason points with 10 (4G-6A) in six games - Sixteen-year-old Defenceman of the Year finalist Landon DuPont made a highlight-reel pass to spring Seattle Kraken pick Julius Miettinen for a breakaway beauty to take a 1-0 series lead on Kelowna - After scoring 45 goals in the regular season, Medicine Hat captain Bryce Pickford scored twice, including the OT winner, to down Calgary - Hitmen alternate captain Ethan Moore is the only active skater to score in every game these playoffs - Washington Capitals first-rounder Terik Parascak struck twice to lift Prince George to a 4-1 win over the B.C. Division champion Penticton Vees TOP PERFORMER The accolades and goals just keep piling up for Nokia, Finland'
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Adam Titlbach (F) from Vancouver Giants to HC Plzeň -
Date: 04/11/2026 Player: Adam Titlbach (F) From: Vancouver Giants To: HC Plzeň Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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GRADUATING PROFILE: Volotovskii The Swiss Army Knife -
This week, the Giants look back on the junior careers of their three overage players, finishing today with Misha Volotovskii.
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2026-04-10
GRADUATING PROFILE: Undrafted Pyne Looks Back Fondly on WHL Career -
This week, the Giants look back on the junior careers of their three overage players, continuing today with Kelton Pyne.
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2026-04-09
SERIES PREVIEW: Kelowna Rockets vs. Everett Silvertips -
On paper, it wouldn't be crazy to see this series as a potential Memorial Cup matchup. The regular-season champion Everett Silvertips are coming off the winningest season in franchise history, while the Kelowna Rockets have caught fire as they prepare to host the 2026 Memorial Cup. Both teams are coming off statement first-round sweeps. Everett found some playoff absolution by downing the rival Portland Winterhawks, who had eliminated the Silvertips for the last three years. Kelowna flexed just how far their group has come by taking out their longtime foes, the Kamloops Blazers. The Silvertips are tied for most playoff goals in 2026 with 25, though no skater has more than four (a credit belonging to Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen). A staggering 14 Everett skaters have lit the lamp, including draft-eligible Matias Vanhanen, the WHL's first exceptional-status defenceman, Landon DuPont, and Florida Panthers prospect Shea Busch, who scored in his return to the lineup after
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GRADUATING PROFILE: Mittelsteadt Incredibly Thankful for All Stops in WHL Career -
This week, the Giants look back on the junior careers of their three overage players, starting with Ethan Mittelsteadt.
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2026-04-03
Ryan Lin Commits To University Of Denver -
A projected top-15 selection in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft will continue his development in Colorado next season. According to Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects, defenseman Ryan Lin has committed to the University of Denver for his collegiate career. Lin, 17, has spent the last two years playing for the WHL’s Vancouver Giants. He has […]
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Ryan Lin leaving Vancouver Giants for University of Denver shows WHL at crossroads -
The Giants team captain, who's expected to be a first-round pick at the NHL Draft in June, announced on his Instagram Thursday that he was leaving for the NCAA
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Ryan Lin leaving Vancouver Giants for University of Denver shows WHL at crossroads -
The Giants team captain, who's expected to be a first-round pick at the NHL Draft in June, announced on his Instagram Thursday that he was leaving for the NCAA
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2026-04-02
Ryan Lin (D) from Vancouver Giants to Univ. of Denver -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 04/02/2026 Player: Ryan Lin (D) From: Vancouver Giants To: Univ. of Denver Information: College Commitment Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Pioneers Add Top Draft Prospect To Future Blue Line -
While David Carle’s club eyes its 11th national championship in Vegas next weekend, the Pioneers have made a big addition for the 2026-27 campaign, as Denver received a commitment from right-shot defenseman Ryan Lin on Thursday.Lin put up a team-leading 57 points (14-43-57) over 53 games this season for the WHL’s Vancouver Giants and also captained his hometown team. Vancouver (25-39-2-2) finished...
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2026-04-01
Giants’ Lin Named Western Conference 2nd Team All-Star -
The 6-foot, 177-pound right-shot rearguard led the Giants in scoring this season with 57 points in just 53 games.
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Giants Alumnus Evander Kane Scores in 1000th NHL Game -
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2026-03-31
Memorial Cup champion and Giants alum Kane hits 1,000 NHL games -
Talk about a 1K(ane) kind of night. Vancouver Canucks forward and Giants alumnus Evander Kane played his 1,000th NHL game on Monday night. Though the Canucks would fall 4-2 to the Pacific Division-rival Vegas Golden Knights, there was plenty of reason for Kane to celebrate as he hit the ice for a celebratory warmup solo lap and, later, potted the game-opening goal. "It was nice to have the support of all the guys," Kane told reporters postgame. "They were excited for me, which made it special. Getting the first goal of the game was the little cherry on top." Kane's backhand deke marks the 339th goal of his long career. The 6-foot-2, 218-pound power forward has amassed 648 points (339G-309A) over parts of 17 seasons with the Atlanta Thrashers/Winnipeg Jets, Buffalo Sabres, San Jose Sharks, Edmonton Oilers, and, now, his hometown team. Kane has logged nine 20-plus goal seasons, highlighted by a 30-goal, 27-assist run with the Jets in 2011-12- the club's first year in Winnipeg since
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Giants' Lin Named Western Conference 2nd Team All-Star -
Calgary, Alta. - The Vancouver Giants, in conjunction with the Western Hockey League, are pleased to announce that defenceman Ryan Lin (Richmond, B.C.... - WHL Vancouver Giants
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WHL names First All-Star Teams for 2025-26 -
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today the First All-Star Teams for the 2025-26 WHL season. WHL Conference All-Star Teams are voted upon by WHL General Managers. WHL Eastern Conference First All-Star Team Goaltender – Michal Orsulak, Prince Albert Raiders Defence – Bryce Pickford, Medicine Hat Tigers Defence – Daxon Rudolph, Prince Albert Raiders Forward – Liam Ruck, Medicine Hat Tigers Forward – Markus Ruck, Medicine Hat Tigers Forward – Luke Mistelbacher, Brandon Wheat Kings WHL Western Conference First All-Star Team Goaltender – Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George Cougars Defence – Landon DuPont, Everett Silvertips Defence – Carson Carels, Prince George Cougars Forward – Tij Iginla, Kelowna Rockets Forward – JP Hurlbert, Kamloops Blazers Forward – Cameron Schmidt, Seattle Thunderbirds WHL Eastern Conference First All-Star Team Biographies
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WHL names Second All-Star Teams for 2025-26 -
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today the Second All-Star Teams for the 2025-26 WHL season. WHL Conference All-Star Teams are voted upon by WHL General Managers. WHL Eastern Conference Second All-Star Team Goaltender – Filip Ruzicka, Brandon Wheat Kings and Chase Wutzke, Moose Jaw Warriors Defence – Jonas Woo, Medicine Hat Tigers Defence – Ethan MacKenzie, Edmonton Oil Kings Forward – Miroslav Holinka, Edmonton Oil Kings Forward – Jaxon Jacobson, Brandon Wheat Kings Forward – Kale Dach, Calgary Hitmen WHL Western Conference Second All-Star Team Goaltender – Tobias Tvrznik, Wenatchee Wild Defence – Tarin Smith, Everett Silvertips Defence – Ryan Lin, Vancouver Giants Forward – Jacob Kvasnicka, Penticton Vees Forward – Julius Miettinen, Everett Silvertips Forward – Carter Bear, Everett Silvertips WHL Eastern Conference Second All-Star Team Biographi
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