Giants Acquire Import Defenseman
Published on June 27, 2007 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release
The Vancouver Giants have acquired Slovakian Defenseman JURAJ VALACH from the Tri-City Americans in exchange for the Giants' First Round Selection (55th overall) in today's Canadian Hockey League Import Draft.
The 6'6", 210 lbs, right-hand shot blueliner just completed his rookie season with the Americans, registering 7 goals and 23 assists in 58 regular season games to lead Tri-City's defense corp in scoring. Valach also represented his country at the most recent IIHF World Junior Championships in Sweden.
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