Giants Acquire Gronick and a 2nd for Lies
August 31, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release
Vancouver Giants forward Justin Lies
(Vancouver Giants, Credit: Rob Wilton)
Vancouver, B.C. - General Manager Barclay Parneta announced today that the Vancouver Giants have acquired a conditional 2025 second-round draft pick and 2004-born forward Kyren Gronick (Regina, SK) from the Saskatoon Blades in exchange for 2003-born forward Justin Lies.
In 37 games last season with the Blades, 2002-born forward Kyren Gronick scored 7 goals and added 16 assists for 23 points. Prior to his time in Saskatoon, Gronick played parts of two seasons with the Prince George Cougars, where he registered 20 points in 38 games. In his WHL career, he has 14 PIM in 75 games. Gronick was originally drafted by Prince George in Round 2 of the 2019 WHL Prospects Draft.
"We look forward to Kyrens arrival," said Barclay Parneta, "He has shown to be a player that works hard and can find the net. We feel he will be a good fit with our program and look forward to his arrival."
Originally selected fifty-sixth overall by the Vancouver Giants in the 2018 WHL Prospects Draft, Lies joins the Blades after producing 12 career goals and 18 assists for 30 points, along with 96 penalty minutes in 120 WHL games.
"We want to thank Justin for his time as a Giant. He will be a great addition to the Saskatoon Blades," said Parneta.
Images from this story
 Forward Kyren Gronick with the Saskatoon Blades (Steve Hiscock) |
 Forward Kyren Gronick with the Saskatoon Blades (Steve Hiscock) |
 Vancouver Giants forward Justin Lies (Rob Wilton) |
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