Vancouver Giants :: A Look Ahead - February 28 - March 7
Published on February 28, 2013 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release
Friday March 1 vs Lethbridge Hurricanes, 7:30pm (Team 1040)
- The Lethbridge Hurricanes will visit the Pacific Coliseum for the only time this season
- Gordie Howe's 85th Birthday Celebration
o NHL Legends Marcel Dionne, Bobby Hull, Dennis Hull, Johnny Bower, Orland Kurtenbach will be in attendance and take part in pre-game ceremonies for Mr. Hockey's 85th Birthday.
o 500 randomly selected fans will get a chance to meet Gordie Howe and the Legends.
o Commemorative posters will be handed out to fans upon entry.
o The Giants will sport Gordie Howe Tribute Jerseys
Saturday March 2 @ Kamloops Blazers, 7:00pm (Team 1410)
- This will mark the final meeting this season between the Blazers and the Giants.
- The Vancouver Giants are looking to build off of a 3-1-2-0 road record having lost only once in regulation in their last 6 road games
Sunday March 3 vs Everett Silvertips, 4:00pm (Team 1410)
- Austin Adam and the Everett Silvertips face the Giants for the last time this season.
o Surrey Native, Austin Adam, is in his second season with the Everett Silvertips. The 6'5" defenceman is ranked 195th amongst North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting in the Midterm Rankings for the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
Giants This Week Podcast
- Host Brook Ward catches up with NHL Legends Bobby Hull, Dennis Hull, Johnny Bower, Charlie Hodge, and Orland Kurtenbach.
- The Legends talk about what it was like to play against Gordie Howe, the impact he has had on the game, and Mr. Hockey's unparalleled love for the game of hockey.
Western Hockey League Stories from February 28, 2013
- Pats vs Moose Jaw Gameday Preview - Regina Pats
- WHL this Week: Looking Ahead - WHL
- Cougars Invite All Fans to 'Gift Card It Forward' at Monday's Game - Prince George Cougars
- Staples Chamber Networking Night on March 6th - Spokane Chiefs
- WHL Graduates Capture All Canada West University Hockey Awards - WHL
- Blades Look for 18th Straight Win Tomorrow; Playoff Tickets on Sale - Saskatoon Blades
- Looking Ahead to a Busy Weekend - Regina Pats
- Vancouver Giants :: A Look Ahead - February 28 - March 7 - Vancouver Giants
- Chiefs Put Everett Back in the Loss Column - Everett Silvertips
- Royals Fall Short against Hurricanes - Victoria Royals
- Hawks Fall 4-3 to Edmonton Wednesday - Portland Winterhawks
- Giants Beat Blazers 5-3 - Vancouver Giants
- Red-Hot Saskatoon Nips Hitmen in Shootout - Calgary Hitmen
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