WHL Vancouver Giants

Giants and Pats Make Deal

Published on September 20, 2004 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release


The Vancouver Giants have announced 20 year-old forward BRADEN APPLEBY has been traded to the Regina Pats. In exchange, the Giants receive 19-year old forward DAVID JACOBSEN and a 5th Round WHL Bantam Draft Pick in either 2005 or 2006.

Appleby was acquired by the Giants last season in a trade with the Lethbridge Hurricanes. In 43 games with the Giants, he scored 2 goals, 2 assists, and collected 59 penalty minutes. The native of Viking, Alberta is entering his 4th season in the WHL and later this month will be attending an AHL training camp with the Edmonton Oilers.

"Due to the number of over-age players on our roster, we had little choice but to move Braden to another team," says Giants General Manager Scott Bonner. "His contribution to our squad last year was fantastic and we wish him the best with the Pats this season."

Jacobsen is into his 3rd season in the WHL. Originally a 2nd round bantam draft of the Kelowna Rockets in 2000, he was also the expansion draft pick last summer of the Everett Silvertips. Jacobsen is 6'0", 180lbs. and is a native of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

"David is an excellent skater who had a solid rookie season in Kelowna two years ago," adds Bonner. "He will certainly bring some added experience and depth to our group of forwards."

Jacobsen will be in the Vancouver line-up when the Giants open the regular season at home Saturday September 25 against the Portland Winterhawks. Face off is 7:00pm at the Pacific Coliseum.

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