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Giants Select Ryan Lin Sixth Overall in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft

May 11, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release


Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Giants General Manager Barclay Parneta announced today that the Vancouver Giants have selected 2008-born blueliner Ryan Lin (Richmond, B.C.) with the sixth overall selection in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft.

The 5'11" defenceman played last season with the Delta Hockey Academy U15 G. In 27 games he managed 17 goals and 24 assists for 41 points along with 14 penalty minutes. Lin also appeared in four additional games with the U17 team, where he recorded four assists.

"We're very excited about Lin, he does everything at top speed, and he's got a very high hockey IQ," noted Giants Head Scout Terry Bonner. "He's got a great point shot and uses his teammates well, we see him having a very good career."

Ryan Lin is the first Vancouver Giant selected sixth overall. Recent previous first-round selections from the Giants include:

Jakob Oreskovic (F - 2022)

Aaron Obobaifo (F - 2022)

Cameron Schmidt (F - 2022)

Colton Roberts (D - 2021)

Mazden Leslie (D - 2020)

Zack Ostapchuk (F - 2018)

Justin Sourdif (F - 2017)

The Vancouver Giants are next scheduled to make a pick with the 8thoverall selection in the first round.

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