Posts About "Vancouver Giants"
Top 5 Vancouver Giants to Make It to the NHL
June 9th, 2020 Over the Vancouver Giants' 16-season history, many of their players have been drafted by NHL teams. Not all of them have been successful once they got there (if they got there at all), but there have been a select few that have shone brightly. So without further ado, let's begin the countdown of the top five Giants' alumni to realize...
Fisher's WHL Predictions Revisited: Not Too Shabby
March 26th, 2019 “This could be the year of the Raiders . . . ” Yes, it still could be, as that line has stood the test of time from my WHL preseason predictions, which had Prince Albert advancing to the Eastern Conference final before falling to Lethbridge. That scenario remains plausible, if not probable. My Western Conference final...
Canucks Missed out on Ty Ronning
March 15th, 2018 If you watched the Vancouver Canucks during the 90's, chances are you're very familiar with the name 'Ronning'. Cliff Ronning was an integral part of the Canucks' 1994 Cup-running team, but now, his son is the one making his mark for a Vancouver hockey club. However, it's not the Canucks, but rather the Giants of the WHL. Ty Ronning is...
Tyler Benson Back on Track for Oilers
February 13th, 2018 Over the past few weeks, we've talked about a couple of prospects in the Edmonton Oilers' pipeline. It's now time to turn our attention to a guy who's had a lot of struggles with injuries during his development, Tyler Benson. It's been the biggest concern since he was drafted 32nd overall in 2016. It's easy to quickly get the...
Tyler Benson Out As Captain Of Team Cherry At CHL Top Prospects Game
January 26th, 2016 Vancouver Giants star Tyler Benson hasn't played since December 30 due to a lower-body injury. The 17 year-old forward was slated to captain Team Cherry at the upcoming CHL BMO/NHL Top Prospects game. But due to the injury, Benson has been forced to sit on the sidelines during the annual event, that showcases the best CHL...
Montreal Canadiens: Brendan Gallagher A Serious Calder Candidate
March 4th, 2013 The Canadiens might have found the offensive spark plug that they have been lacking in recent years in Brendan Gallagher. The feisty winger, who was selected 147th overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens, is playing better every game. At just 5’9″, 175-lb (soaked wet), the Edmonton, Alberta native plays like...
Habs' Prospect Gallagher Ready For Promotion
January 11th, 2013 Brendan Gallagher hasn’t received his invite to Habs’ camp just yet but he better start making travel plans. Based on his performance at Montreal’s camp in 2011 alone no one would be surprised if the Canadiens’ 5th-rounder (147th overall in 2010) is there when camp opens, and still standing when it closes. Not even...
Red Wings Sign Hossa-like Prospect Marek Tvrdon
July 2nd, 2012 It’s not the signing Detroit Red Wings fans were hoping to hear about Monday morning, but it’s a signing nonetheless. Via the Macomb Daily’s Chuck Pleiness: “The Wings have signed forward Marek Tvrdon, their 115th overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, to a three-year, two-way contract. The Slovak winger will make...Brett Kulak - The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile
Brett Kulak THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 01/06/1994 Place of birth: Stony Plain, AB, CAN Ht: 6’1″ Wt: 175 Shoots: Left Position: Defence NHL Draft Eligibility: 2012 1st year eligible THW Ranking (May): 36th Other Rankings: CSS (N.A. skaters): 55 (Mid-term 67th ) *** *Click here for Notes Up Front...
Brendan Gallagher's No Small Threat
January 2nd, 2012 Brendan Gallagher has always been told that he was too small. He was the smallest player on the ice, the smallest student in his class, a ninth round pick in the WHL draft...he could go on forever. As a result, people told him that he would never see his dream come true, that he would never play in the National Hockey League. Right now,...
Tracking The Detroit Red Wings Prospects At The WJHC
December 28th, 2011 As you may well know 2012's edition of the World Junior Championships are now underway. You are also likely aware that the Detroit Red Wings are known for their drafting excellence...
