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Giants Preseason Roster Set with 32 Players

September 8, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release


Vancouver, B.C. - The Vancouver Giants begin their four-game preseason schedule tonight in Port Coquitlam, when they take on the Prince George Cougars at 7 p.m.

Ahead of the game, they have announced their preseason roster, which will consist of 32 players: 18 forwards, 11 defencemen and three goaltenders.

A total of 21 players played in the WHL full-time last season, including 19 returning Giants.

To view the full roster, click here or scroll below.

Player # Pos Ht Wt S Hometown DOB (Age) 2022-23 Team

FORWARDS (18)

Ty Halaburda 7 C 5-11 177 R Victoria, B.C. Apr. 22, 2005 (18) Vancouver Giants (WHL)

Aaron Obobaifo 8 LW 5-9 179 L Calgary, Alta. Feb. 13, 2007 (16) Shattuck St. Mary's 15U AAA

Skyler Bruce 11 RW 5-9 168 R Winnipeg, Man. Jan. 23, 2003 (20) Vancouver Giants/Winnipeg ICE (WHL)

Connor Dale 12 C 6-1 182 L St. Albert, Alta. Jan. 29, 2005 (18) Vancouver Giants/Winnipeg ICE (WHL)

Jaden Lipinski 15 C/RW 6-4 205 R Scottsdale, AZ Dec. 2, 2004 (18) Vancouver Giants (WHL)

Matthew Edwards 17 RW 6-1 196 R Saskatoon, Sask. May 7, 2005 (18) Vancouver Giants (WHL)

Colton Langkow 18 RW 5-11 176 R Scottsdale, AZ Feb. 16, 2004 (19) Vancouver Giants (WHL)

Cameron Schmidt 19 C 5-7 150 R Prince George, B.C. Jan. 19, 2007 (16) RHA Kelowna U18 Prep (CSSHL)

Jakob Oreskovic 20 C 6-0 175 L Langley, B.C. Jan. 10, 2007 (16) Delta Hockey Academy U18 Prep

Adam Titlbach 21 C/W 5-9 167 L Litvinov, CZE Feb. 15, 2006 (17) HC Plzeň U20/U17 (Czechia)

Tyler Thorpe 22 RW 6-4 209 R Richmond, B.C. Aug. 11, 2005 (18) Vancouver Giants (WHL)

Brett Olson 23 C/RW 6-1 180 R Spruce Grove, Alta. Feb. 24, 2008 (15) St. Albert Raiders U18 AAA

Justin Ivanusec 26 RW 6-0 179 R Surrey, B.C. Jan. 24, 2006 (17) Yale Hockey Academy U18 Prep

Kyren Gronick 27 C 5-10 196 R Regina, B.C. Feb. 27, 2004 (19) Vancouver Giants (WHL)

Julian Cull 28 RW 5-11 189 R Victoria, B.C. Feb. 6, 2004 (19) Vancouver Giants (WHL)

Samuel Honzek 29 LW 6-4 195 L Trencin, SVK Nov. 12, 2004 (18) Vancouver Giants (WHL)

Caden Cail 36 RW 6-1 185 R Kamloops, B.C. Aug. 17, 2007 (16) Delta Hockey Academy U17 Prep

Ethan McEneany 37 RW 6-0 170 R Tacoma, WA June 18, 2006 (17) Colorado Thunderbirds 16U AAA

Player # Pos Ht Wt S Hometown DOB (Age) 2022-23 Team

DEFENCEMEN (11)

Colton Alain 2 RD 6-4 195 R Victoria, B.C. May 10, 2007 (16) Pacific Coast Academy U18 Prep

Ryan Lin 4 RD 5-10 165 R Richmond, B.C. April. 18, 2008 (15) Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep Green

Carson Haynes 5 LD 6-3 192 L Taber, Alta. Jan. 30, 2003 (20) Vancouver Giants (WHL)

Colton Roberts 6 RD 6-3 195 R Maple Ridge, B.C. June 8, 2006 (17) Vancouver Giants (WHL)

Braydon Riggall 10 LD 6-1 189 L Calgary, Alta. Aug. 18, 2008 (15) Calgary Northstars U15 AAA

Damian Palmieri 13 LD 6-1 185 L Delta, B.C. Jan. 28, 2004 (19) Vancouver Giants (WHL)

Will Subject 16 RD 5-11 178 R Wayzata, MN May 10, 2005 (18) Vancouver Giants (WHL)

Brendan Pentecost 24 LD 6-2 185 L Surrey, B.C. April 2, 2003 (20) Vancouver Giants (WHL)

Logen Hammett 25 LD 6-1 198 L Regina, Sask. April 3, 20023 (20) Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)

Marek Howell 44 LD 6-3 200 L Calgary, Alta May 19, 2006 (17) Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)

Mazden Leslie 47 RD 6-0 200 R Lloydminster, Alta. Apr. 15, 2005 (18) Vancouver Giants (WHL)

Player # Pos Ht Wt C Hometown DOB (Age) 2022-23 Team

GOALTENDERS (3)

Matthew Hutchison 1 G 6-3 181 L Nanaimo, B.C. 10/7/2006 (16) Oceanside Generals (VIJHL)

Brett Mirwald 33 G 6-1 180 L Saskatoon, Sask. 9/13/2003 (19) Vancouver Giants (WHL)

Burke Hood 35 G 6-4 195 L Brandon, Man. 4/30/2007 (16) RINK Hockey Academy Winnipeg U18

Vancouver returns five of their top six scorers from last season in Samuel Honzek, Jaden Lipinski, Mazden Leslie, Sklyer Bruce and Ty Halaburda. Three 2008-born players remain on the roster, which includes the club's first three 2023 draft selections: Ryan Lin, Brett Olson and Braydon Riggall.

The G-Men kick off the pre-season tonight at Jon Baillie Arena in Port Coquitlam, a game that will be streamed on Sportsnet 650's alternate feed starting at 7 p.m., or whenever the Toronto Blue Jays broadcast ends, whichever comes first.

Vancouver will also be audio streaming their preseason contest at the Ladner Leisure Centre on Sun. Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. against the Victoria Royals. Next weekend, the Giants will finish their preseason with a pair of games, Friday in Kelowna against the Rockets, and then Saturday, Sept. 16 in Maple Ridge against the Kamloops Blazers.

The Vancouver Giants home opener is on Friday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. vs the Victoria Royals. Single game tickets are now on sale and can purchased byclicking here. Season ticket memberships are also still available and start as low as $17 per game.

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