What league does Vancouver Giants play in?

Vancouver Giants play in the WHL.

When was Vancouver Giants founded?

Vancouver Giants was founded in 2001 in Langley, BC, CAN, Canada.

Where is Vancouver Giants based?

Vancouver Giants is based in Langley, BC, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Vancouver Giants?

The head coach of Vancouver Giants is Jason McKee.

Who is the captain of Vancouver Giants?

The captain of Vancouver Giants is Tyler Benson.

What arena does Vancouver Giants play in?

Vancouver Giants play their home games at Langley Events Centre in Langley, BC, CAN.

Who is the general manager of Vancouver Giants?

The general manager of Vancouver Giants is Glen Hanlon.

What are the team colors of Vancouver Giants?

The team colors of Vancouver Giants are Maroon + Black + Grey + White.

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2016-2017 Season

Vancouver Giants were 20-46-6 in the 2016-17 WHL season with 46 points, 5th in the Western Conference: B.C. Division and 21st overall.

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2016-2017 Vancouver Giants Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#20	Ryan Kubic (G)	28	1998	St. Andrews, MB, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	#30	David Tendeck (G)	26	1999	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'1"	172	R
DEFENSEMEN
	#24	Matt Barberis (D)	28	1998	Surrey, BC, CAN	5'11"	185	R
	#23	Tyler Brown (D)	29	1997	East Olympia, WA, USA	6'1"	194	L
	#25	Kaleb Bulych (D)	26	2000	Yorkton, SK, CAN	6'6"	205	R
	#44	Bowen Byram (D)	25	2001	Cranbrook, BC, CAN	6'1"	205	L
	#4	Baily Dhaliwal (D)	27	1999	Mission, BC, CAN	6'4"	212	R
	#21	Ryan Jones (D)	28	1998	Delta, BC, CAN	5'11"	192	L
	#43	Alex Kannok Leipert (D)	26	2000	Nakhon Ratchasima, THA	6'0"	201	R
	#2	Marcus Kichton (D)	27	1999	Spruce Grove, AB, CAN	6'0"	174	R
	#23	Austin King-Cunningham (D)	26	2000	Pilot Butte, SK, CAN	6'4"	196	R
	#22	Dmitri Osipov (D/RW)	29	1996	Moskva, RUS	6'4"	229	R
	#6	Dylan Plouffe (D)	27	1999	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'0"	201	L
	#37	Taden Rattie (D)	28	1998	Airdrie, AB, CAN	6'4"	190	R
	#5	Jeff Rayman (D)	30	1996	Cranbrook, BC, CAN	6'3"	212	L
	#28	Darian Skeoch (D/RW)	29	1997	New Liskeard, ON, CAN	6'4"	220	R
	#12	Jordan Wharrie (D)	29	1997	Port Moody, BC, CAN	6'2"	185	R
FORWARDS
	#12	Cal Babych (RW)	29	1997	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'10"	179	R
	#8	Alec Baer (C)	29	1997	St. Louis Park, MN, USA	5'10"	181	R
	#16	Aidan Barfoot (RW)	25	2001	Richmond, BC, CAN	6'1"	183	R
	#17	Tyler Benson (LW)"C"	28	1998	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#10	Bartek Bison (LW)	28	1998	Amsterdam, NED	6'4"	207	L
	#41	Radovan Bondra (LW/RW)	29	1997	Trebisov, SVK	6'5"	229	L
	#11	Jordan Borstmayer (RW)	28	1998	St. Brieux, SK, CAN	5'11"	174	R
	#10	Josh Bruce (LW)	28	1998	Surrey, BC, CAN	6'1"	205	L
	#29	Tristyn DeRoose (LW/C)	27	1999	Ceylon, SK, CAN	6'3"	190	L
	#18	Jack Flaman (C)	29	1997	Vibank, SK, CAN	6'0"	209	L
	#16	Thomas Foster (C)	30	1996	Slave Lake, AB, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#15	Owen Hardy (C/LW)	27	1999	Nanaimo, BC, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#38	Tyler Ho (RW)	25	2000	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#19	Dawson Holt (RW/C)	27	1999	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'11"	194	R
	#14	James Malm (LW)	27	1999	Langley, BC, CAN	5'9"	174	L
	#38	Evan Patrician (RW)	25	2001	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'3"	192	R
	#13	Tyler Popowich (C)	26	2000	Surrey, BC, CAN	6'4"	201	L
	#10	Gage Ramsay (C)	27	1998	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'9"	174	L
	#7	Ty Ronning (RW/LW)"A"	28	1997	Paradise Valley, AZ, USA	5'9"	181	R
	#27	Brendan Semchuk (RW)	27	1999	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'0"	187	R
	#22	Calvin Spencer (RW)	30	1996	Brooklyn Park, MN, USA	6'1"	220	R
	#36	Hunor Torzsok (LW)	26	2000	Budapest, HUN	6'2"	209	L
	#34	Brayden Watts (F)	27	1999	Bakersfield, CA, USA	5'11"	172	L
	#39	Johnny Wesley (LW)	29	1997	White Rock, BC, CAN	6'0"	194	L

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2016-2017 Vancouver Giants Staff

Head CoachJason McKee
Asst. CoachTyler Kuntz
Goaltending CoachPaul Fricker
General ManagerGlen Hanlon
Dir. of Player PersonnelJason Ripplinger
Ex. VP of Hockey OperationsScott Bonner
Franchise OwnerBruce Allen
Franchise OwnerMichael Bublé
Franchise OwnerLewis Bublé
Franchise OwnerSultan Thiara
Franchise OwnerRon Toigo
PresidentRon Toigo
ScoutChris Bond
ScoutBill Gibson
ScoutJohn Glen
ScoutMike Green

2016-2017 Vancouver Giants Captains

"C"

Tyler Benson

"A"

Ty Ronning

Team Captaincy History

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2016-2017 Vancouver Giants Demographics

Vancouver Giants Facts

Plays in: Western Hockey League
Team Colors: Maroon + Black + Grey + White
Town: Langley, BC, CAN Map
Founded: 2001

2016-2017 Vancouver Giants Roster Facts

Nationalities

33 players
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Experience

Vancouver Giants: 2 772 GP
AHL: 17 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Langley Events Centre
Location: Langley, BC
Capacity: 5 276
Construction Year: 2009

Vancouver Giants Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
10/04/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Vancouver Giants	Swift Current Broncos	-	WHL
10/03/2026 02:05 AM UTC	Penticton Vees	Vancouver Giants	-	WHL
09/27/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Vancouver Giants	Prince George Cougars	4 - 2	WHL
09/27/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Victoria Royals	Vancouver Giants	4 - 1	WHL
09/20/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Vancouver Giants	Kelowna Rockets	3 - 2 (OT 63:57)	WHL

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Nickolas Kovich (F)

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Vancouver Giants History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WHL	3	2	1	-	-	0	8	8	4	1.33	2	-
2025-2026	WHL	68	25	39	-	-	4	196	282	54	0.79	6	Did not make playoffs
2024-2025	WHL	68	34	26	-	-	8	252	246	76	1.12	3	First round loss
2023-2024	WHL	68	32	32	-	-	4	222	249	68	1	3	First round loss
2022-2023	WHL	68	28	32	-	-	8	188	238	64	0.94	3	First round loss
2021-2022	WHL	68	24	39	-	-	5	185	254	53	0.78	3	Division Final loss
2020-2021	WHL	22	12	10	-	-	0	71	59	24	1.09	3	No playoffs held
2019-2020	WHL	62	32	24	-	-	6	189	166	70	1.13	3	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	WHL	68	48	15	-	-	5	228	162	101	1.49	1	Final loss
2017-2018	WHL	72	36	27	-	-	9	233	257	81	1.13	3	First round loss
2016-2017	WHL	72	20	46	-	-	6	183	296	46	0.64	5	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	WHL	72	23	40	-	-	9	199	273	55	0.76	5	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	WHL	72	27	41	-	-	4	189	251	58	0.81	5	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	WHL	72	32	29	-	-	11	234	248	75	1.04	3	Conference QF loss
2012-2013	WHL	72	21	49	-	-	2	197	299	44	0.61	5	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	WHL	72	40	26	-	-	6	255	234	86	1.19	2	Conference QF loss
2010-2011	WHL	72	35	32	4	-	1	236	251	75	1.04	2	Conference QF loss
2009-2010	WHL	72	41	25	-	-	6	267	211	88	1.22	10	Conference Final loss
2008-2009	WHL	72	57	10	-	-	5	319	151	119	1.65	2	Conference Final loss
2007-2008	WHL	72	49	15	-	-	8	250	155	106	1.47	3	Conference SF loss
2006-2007	WHL	72	45	17	-	-	10	245	143	100	1.39	4	Final loss
2005-2006	WHL	72	47	19	-	-	6	252	156	100	1.39	3	Champion
2004-2005	WHL	72	34	30	4	-	4	212	205	76	1.06	12	Conference QF loss
2003-2004	WHL	72	33	24	9	-	6	215	196	81	1.13	7	Conference SF loss
2002-2003	WHL	72	26	37	5	-	4	217	292	61	0.85	16	Conference QF loss
2001-2002	WHL	72	13	49	6	-	4	198	365	36	0.5	19	Did not make playoffs

Vancouver Giants Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2006-2007	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	6	5	4	1.33	2	Champion
2005-2006	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	-	-	-	8	11	2	0.67	3	Semifinal loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Adam Titlbach (F)	2026-2027	HC Plzen U20	Extraliga junioru	5	5	5	10	4
2.	Ty Ronning (F)	2026-2027	Eisbären Berlin	DEL	4	4	5	9	2
3.	Brennan Menell (D)	2026-2027	Shanghai Dragons	KHL	7	2	6	8	2
4.	Jakob Stukel (F)	2026-2027	EHC Basel	SL	6	2	5	7	0
5.	Lukas Svejkovsky (F)	2026-2027	Kiekko-Espoo	Liiga	8	4	2	6	2
6.	Michal Repik (F)	2026-2027	HC Sparta Praha	Extraliga	6	3	2	5	0
7.	Aaron Obobaifo (F)	2026-2027	Edmonton Oil Kings	WHL	4	2	3	5	8
8.	Conner Radke (F)	2026-2027	Okotoks Oilers	BCHL	4	1	4	5	4
9.	Justin Ivanusec (F)	2026-2027	Coquitlam Express	BCHL	4	0	5	5	4
10.	Trevor Cheek (F)	2026-2027	Fehérvár AV19	ICEHL	5	3	1	4	4

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	18.11
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	18.70
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	19.00
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	18.83
2022-2023	View Roster	6'1"	187 lbs	18.80

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brendan Gallagher (F)	244	136	144	280
2.	Adam Courchaine (F)	241	126	147	273
3.	Craig Cunningham (F)	295	86	136	222
4.	Ty Halaburda (F)	283	96	124	220
5.	Ty Ronning (F)	285	127	91	218

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brendan Gallagher (F)	244	136	144	280
2.	Ty Ronning (F)	285	127	91	218
3.	Adam Courchaine (F)	241	126	147	273
4.	Mitch Bartley (F)	280	107	107	214
5.	Cameron Schmidt (F)	162	99	98	197

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jon Blum (D)	248	49	155	204
2.	Adam Courchaine (F)	241	126	147	273
3.	Brendan Gallagher (F)	244	136	144	280
4.	Neil Manning (D)	310	45	138	183
5.	Craig Cunningham (F)	295	86	136	222

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Triston Grant (F)	232	42	76	713
2.	J.D. Watt (F)	197	49	104	594
3.	Garet Hunt (F)	193	16	41	542
4.	Mark Fistric (D)	214	11	57	453
5.	James Henry (F)	281	62	184	416

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Neil Manning (D)	310	45	138	183
2.	Craig Cunningham (F)	295	86	136	222
3.	Dalton Sward (F)	294	59	57	116
4.	Ty Ronning (F)	285	127	91	218
5.	Ty Halaburda (F)	283	96	124	220

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Spencer Bennett (F)	35	25	49	1.40
2.	Casey Pierro-Zabotel (F)	121	55	163	1.35
3.	Juraj Valach (D)	3	1	4	1.33
4.	Mathis Preston (F)	12	5	15	1.25
5.	Cameron Schmidt (F)	162	99	197	1.22

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Casey Pierro-Zabotel (F)	2008-2009	72	36	115
2.	Craig Cunningham (F)	2009-2010	72	37	97
3.	Evander Kane (F)	2008-2009	61	48	96
4.	Brendan Gallagher (F)	2010-2011	66	44	91
5.	Gilbert Brulé (F)	2004-2005	70	39	87

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Ty Ronning (F)	2017-2018	70	61	84
2.	Evander Kane (F)	2008-2009	61	48	96
3.	Brendan Gallagher (F)	2010-2011	66	44	91
4.	Adam Courchaine (F)	2002-2003	71	43	85
5.	Brendan Gallagher (F)	2009-2010	72	41	81

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Casey Pierro-Zabotel (F)	2008-2009	72	79	115
2.	Craig Cunningham (F)	2009-2010	72	60	97
3.	Darren Lynch (F)	2002-2003	70	53	82
4.	Brent Regner (D)	2008-2009	70	52	67
5.	Mazden Leslie (D)	2024-2025	66	51	72

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Triston Grant (F)	2003-2004	69	18	267
2.	Garet Hunt (F)	2007-2008	62	18	239
3.	Robin Big Snake (F)	2001-2002	66	16	225
4.	J.D. Watt (F)	2004-2005	66	13	213
5.	Triston Grant (F)	2002-2003	72	20	200

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Prospects Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2026
1	#3	Eli Vickers (D)	07/20/2011	-	5'9"	165 lbs
1	#4	Brayden Jugnauth (F)	04/08/2011	Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'9"	154 lbs
2	#26	Brady Leinenweber (D)	01/28/2011	Kerrobert, SK, CAN	6'2"	165 lbs
2	#33	Donovan Knapp (G)	03/03/2011	Fort Sill, OK, USA	6'4"	181 lbs
3	#65	Spencer Wilmot (F)	03/11/2011	Las Vegas, NV, USA	5'10"	170 lbs
4	#74	Zachary Pomeroy (D)	01/02/2011	Grande Prairie, AB, CAN	6'1"	181 lbs
7	#149	Landon Reschny (F)	04/12/2011	Macklin, SK, CAN	5'5"	130 lbs
9	#187	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
10	#210	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
11	#233	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
12	#256	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
13	#279	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
2025
1	#6	Louis-Oscar Holowaychuk (F)	02/05/2010	Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'9"	141 lbs
1	#13	Crosby Mateychuk (D)	02/25/2010	Dominion City, MB, CAN	6'0"	207 lbs
5	#101	Tony Cabelka (F)	02/05/2010	Port Coquitlam, BC, CAN	5'11"	185 lbs
5	#103	Jakob Schmidt (D)	02/17/2010	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	6'0"	176 lbs
7	#157	Leonardo Domenichelli (F)	06/15/2006	Lugano, SUI	5'9"	168 lbs
8	#169	Adrian Ferro (G)	02/03/2010	Drumheller, AB, CAN	-	-
8	#172	Ethan Mah (D)	06/24/2010	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'3"	205 lbs
9	#192	Nathaniel Moore (F)	03/31/2010	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'2"	181 lbs
9	#195	William Mateychuk (D)	02/17/2010	-	5'10"	161 lbs
10	#218	Thomas Ogee (D)	09/20/2010	Albuquerque, NM, USA	5'11"	190 lbs
2024
1	#10	Blake Chorney (F)	05/13/2009	Nipawin, SK, CAN	5'11"	183 lbs
3	#55	Landon Horiachka (F)	01/06/2009	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'3"	209 lbs
4	#70	Dylan Hurren (D)	06/17/2009	Maple Ridge, BC, CAN	6'1"	190 lbs
5	#94	Riley Charlton (F)	06/23/2009	Chilliwack, BC, CAN	6'3"	183 lbs
6	#121	Brock Dingman (D)	07/26/2009	Carstairs, AB, CAN	6'2"	214 lbs
7	#143	Richard Wonyeneh (F)	03/21/2009	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'1"	183 lbs
9	#187	Braeden Malenchak (D)	07/10/2009	Rockyview, AB, CAN	6'4"	209 lbs
10	#209	Sam Rishaug (F)	01/02/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	181 lbs
11	#231	David Lu (D)	03/15/2009	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	201 lbs
12	#253	Oliver Bryks (G)	04/02/2009	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'3"	181 lbs
13	#275	No selection was made	-	-	-	-

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