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Giants Sign 2006-Born Goaltender Matthew Hutchison

December 17, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release


Vancouver, B.C. - General Manager Barclay Parneta announced today that the Vancouver Giants have signed 2006-born goaltender Matthew Hutchison (Nanaimo, B.C.) to a Standard WHL Player Agreement.

The 6'2", 165-pound goaltender becomes the second Giants draftee from the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft to sign with the team. Earlier this month, the Vancouver Giants traded up in the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft to select Hutchison with the 50th overall pick in Round 3.

"I'm honoured to sign with the Vancouver Giants organization," said Matthew Hutchison. "I'm excited to have the opportunity to grow and develop close to home with one of the top franchises in the Western Hockey League, and I look forward to competing for a full-time roster spot next season."

Barclay Parneta adds, "We were very excited with the opportunity to draft a BC-born goalie that has shown that he can perform at a high-level having competed in and won games in junior already. His technical ability is well beyond his years and we look forward to assisting in his development for years to come."

In nine games so far this season with the BCEHL U18 North Island Silvertips, he's posted a 1-6-1 record. He's also appeared in two games with the BCHL's Cowichan Valley Capitals and produced a 1-1 record, including a 51-save victory against Vernon.

As an under-ager this season, Hutchison is eligible to play in up to five games with the Vancouver Giants prior to the conclusion of his season with the North Island Silvertips.

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