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Giants netminder Brett Mirwald has been awarded the Del Wilson Memorial Trophy as the WHL goaltender of the year. (Rob Wilton, Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Giants goalie best in Western Canada

Brett Mirwald wins Del Wilson Memorial Trophy

 

Jaden Lipinski (Vancouver Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Vancouver Giants rising up the ranks, trying out in the big leagues

Foursome of local WHL players lauded for accomplishments this past season

 

South Surrey WHL (Tri-City Americans) player Jordan Gavin is up for the Brad Hornung Memorial Trophy for Most Sportsmanlike Player, after recording zero penalty minutes in a 68-point season. (John Keller/Tri-City Americans photo)

B.C. WHL player gets trophy nom after zero-penalty-minute season

Tri-City Americans forward Jordan Gavin, 17, up for Most Sportsmanlike Player award

 

Everett Silvertips shut out Vancouver Giants 5-0 in Game 5 of the opening round series on Sunday, April 7 at Angel of the Winds Arena, eliminating them from playoff contention thanks to a 4-1 series win. (Caroline Anne, WHL/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Vancouver Giants knocked out of playoffs, wrap season

Despite loss to Silvertips Sunday, G-Men netminder Brett Mirwald being commended for great season

Everett Silvertips shut out Vancouver Giants 5-0 in Game 5 of the opening round series on Sunday, April 7 at Angel of the Winds Arena, eliminating them from playoff contention thanks to a 4-1 series win. (Caroline Anne, WHL/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Everett Silvertips spent much of Friday evening’s game in the Giants zone, taking down the G-Men 4-1 in Game 4 of the opening round playoff series. Game 5 moves the teams back down to Everett Sunday for a late-afternoon contest. (Rob Wilton, Vancouver Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Giants count on win Sunday night in Everett to stay in series

Silvertips toppled Vancouver hockey team on home ice in Langley, 4-1, in Game 4 of the playoffs

Everett Silvertips spent much of Friday evening’s game in the Giants zone, taking down the G-Men 4-1 in Game 4 of the opening round playoff series. Game 5 moves the teams back down to Everett Sunday for a late-afternoon contest. (Rob Wilton, Vancouver Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Prince George Cougars took down the Vancouver Giants, 6-3, on Sunday afternoon at Langley Events Centre. Despite the team’s loss, netminder Brett Mirwald has been voted goaltender of the week again, the fifth time this season. (Rob Wilton, Vancouver Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Vancouver Giants hold 5th place despite fall to Cougars

Goalie Brett Mirwald recognized for 5th time this season by the Western Hockey League

Prince George Cougars took down the Vancouver Giants, 6-3, on Sunday afternoon at Langley Events Centre. Despite the team’s loss, netminder Brett Mirwald has been voted goaltender of the week again, the fifth time this season. (Rob Wilton, Vancouver Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Kelowna Rocket forward Ty Hurley is being honoured by the Lifesaving Society of B.C. & Yukon after saving a man from drowning in a hotel pool in Strathmore, Alta in Dec. 2023. (Steve Dunsmoor/Kelowna Rockets)

‘It’s an honour’: Kelowna Rocket being recognized for saving drowning man

Ty Hurley saved a drowning man in a Alberta hotel back in December

Kelowna Rocket forward Ty Hurley is being honoured by the Lifesaving Society of B.C. & Yukon after saving a man from drowning in a hotel pool in Strathmore, Alta in Dec. 2023. (Steve Dunsmoor/Kelowna Rockets)
Vancouver Giants are in Portland Saturday night, where the Winterhawks hope to turn the tables after losing to the G-Men at Langley Events Centre on Friday night, by a score of 3-1. (Rob Wilton, Vancouver Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Vancouver Giants enjoy 6th straight win on home ice

G-Men down conference-leading Winterhawks 3-1 at LEC, then travel to Portland for rematch Saturday

Vancouver Giants are in Portland Saturday night, where the Winterhawks hope to turn the tables after losing to the G-Men at Langley Events Centre on Friday night, by a score of 3-1. (Rob Wilton, Vancouver Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)
WHL teams, including the Vancouver Giants, are hosting a Re/Max Presents: Nickelodeon Night for Children’s Miracle Network on Feb. 24, during their game against the Kamloops Blazers. (Vancouver Giants images)

Vancouver Giants’ 2nd Nickelodeon Nights all about helping sick kids

G-Men will be sporting SpongeBob Squarepants themed jersies for Feb. 24 home game against Kamloops

WHL teams, including the Vancouver Giants, are hosting a Re/Max Presents: Nickelodeon Night for Children’s Miracle Network on Feb. 24, during their game against the Kamloops Blazers. (Vancouver Giants images)
Vancouver Giants beat the Victoria Royals on Vancouver Island Wednesday night, 5-1, in part thanks to the efforts of Regina’s right-handed centre Kyren Gronick, who scored two of those goals. (Jay Wallace/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Giants snag 5th straight win in Victoria

Giants host special CMHA night in Langley Friday against Portland, then back home Monday afternoon

Vancouver Giants beat the Victoria Royals on Vancouver Island Wednesday night, 5-1, in part thanks to the efforts of Regina’s right-handed centre Kyren Gronick, who scored two of those goals. (Jay Wallace/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Giants come back to defeat Wenatchee Wild 7-2 at Langley Events Centre Saturday night. (Rob Wilton, Vancouver Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)

3rd time this season Vancouver Giants netminder crowned

Brett Mirwald stands out, named the Western Hockey Leagues’ goaltender of the week, again

  • Feb 12, 2024
Giants come back to defeat Wenatchee Wild 7-2 at Langley Events Centre Saturday night. (Rob Wilton, Vancouver Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)
“We all go through tough times,” said Giants Matthew Edwards, encouraging people to reach out and ask for help. He’s just one of the team’s players promoting mental health awareness. (Screengrab, Vancouver Giants)

VIDEO: Mental health wellness key of upcoming hockey game

Giants host special CMHA night on home ice in Langley on Friday

  • Feb 11, 2024
“We all go through tough times,” said Giants Matthew Edwards, encouraging people to reach out and ask for help. He’s just one of the team’s players promoting mental health awareness. (Screengrab, Vancouver Giants)
Giants cap impressive weekend with 4-3 win over the Everett Silvertips. (Rob Wilton, Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: 2 more victories maintain Vancouver Giants winning momentum

Back-to-back home wins against Cougars and Silvertips prepare hockey team for trip south tonight

Giants cap impressive weekend with 4-3 win over the Everett Silvertips. (Rob Wilton, Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Maple Ridge’s Colton Roberts, a 17-year-old defenceman with the Vancouver Giants, helped his team win the Jan. 24 CHL/NHL Top Prospects game in Moncton, N.B. (Daniel St. Louis/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Giants’ Roberts key to CHL/NHL Top Prospects victory

Young Lower Mainland defenceman registers assists in 3-1 Wednesday night victory in New Brunswick

  • Jan 25, 2024
Maple Ridge’s Colton Roberts, a 17-year-old defenceman with the Vancouver Giants, helped his team win the Jan. 24 CHL/NHL Top Prospects game in Moncton, N.B. (Daniel St. Louis/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Kelowna Rockets forward Ty Hurley was in the right place at the right time as he saved a man’s life in a Strathmore, AB hotel on Thursday, Dec. 7. (WHL.ca)

‘I’ve got to do something’: Kelowna Rocket saves drowning man in Alberta

Forward Ty Hurley saved a man’s life at the Strathmore, Alta. hotel they were staying in

Kelowna Rockets forward Ty Hurley was in the right place at the right time as he saved a man’s life in a Strathmore, AB hotel on Thursday, Dec. 7. (WHL.ca)
Giants blanked the Chiefs in Spokane Wednesday night, 3-0. (Larry Brunt, WHL/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Memorable first shutout for Vancouver Giants goalie

G-Men play Kamloops tonight, Langley Events Centre Saturday night

Giants blanked the Chiefs in Spokane Wednesday night, 3-0. (Larry Brunt, WHL/Special to Langley Advance Times)
The White Spot Legends Weekend is being held in conjunction with a three-day event at LEC this weekend called Western Canada Collectibles Experience. NHL legends Grant Fuhr and Bill Ranford are the guests of honour on Friday and Saturday evening, respectively. (Vancouver Giants illustration)

Pair of hockey greats part of Lower Mainland’s weekend show

Grant Fuhr, Bill Ranford are NHL big names at White Spot Legends Weekend in Langley

The White Spot Legends Weekend is being held in conjunction with a three-day event at LEC this weekend called Western Canada Collectibles Experience. NHL legends Grant Fuhr and Bill Ranford are the guests of honour on Friday and Saturday evening, respectively. (Vancouver Giants illustration)
The Giants hosted the Portland Winterhawks on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. (rob Wilton/special to Black Press Media)

Portland visits and grabs win from Vancouver Giants

Langley-based hockey squad’s record stands at 7-9-1

The Giants hosted the Portland Winterhawks on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. (rob Wilton/special to Black Press Media)
Vancouver Giants lost 4-1 to the Tri-City Americans in Kennewick, Wash. on Wednesday night. (John Keller/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Vancouver Giants return to Washington State tonight

After falling to Tri-City Americans, 4-1, G-Men head south again to take on Wenatchee Wild on Friday

Vancouver Giants lost 4-1 to the Tri-City Americans in Kennewick, Wash. on Wednesday night. (John Keller/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Kai Anderson (Darren Francis/Special to Langley Advance Times)

4 Vancouver Giants prospects to compete in WHL Cup

2 will play for Team BC, while another suits up for Team Alberta, and the other for Team Manitoba

Kai Anderson (Darren Francis/Special to Langley Advance Times)