Giants Acquire Draft Pick from Spokane for Matthew Edwards
September 17, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release
Forward Matthew Edwards with the Vancouver Giants
(Vancouver Giants, Credit: Rob Wilton)
Vancouver, B.C. - The Vancouver Giants announced today the acquisition of a fifth-round draft pick in 2025 from the Spokane Chiefs in exchange for 2005-born forward Matthew Edwards.
Edwards, 19, had two goals, four assists and 107 penalty minutes in 45 games for the Giants in the 2023-24 season. Originally a fourth-round pick in 2020, Edwards has recorded nine points (4G-5A) and 179 penalty minutes in 85 career WHL games.
"We would like to thank Matthew for all of his contributions to the Vancouver Giants over the last two-plus seasons," Giants General Manager Barclay Parneta said. "He was an incredible role model and a tremendous teammate."
The Giants would like to wish Matthew all the best in Spokane.
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 Forward Matthew Edwards with the Vancouver Giants (Rob Wilton) |
 Forward Matthew Edwards with the Vancouver Giants (Rob Wilton) |
 Forward Matthew Edwards with the Vancouver Giants (Rob Wilton) |
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