Vancouver Giants : A Look Ahead

Published on February 7, 2013 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release

Friday February 8 & Saturday February 9 @ Prince George Cougars

- The Giants will have two 15 year-olds in the line up, Jakob Stukel and Jesse Roach, when they take on the Prince George Cougars this weekend.

o Stukel, the Surrey native has played 2 games with the Giants this season already.

o Roach, from Quesnel, will make his debut with Vancouver after going to the Giants in the second round (42nd overall) in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft.

Monday February 11 vs Portland Winterhawks - Family Day presented by TELUS

- Special 2:00pm holiday start time

- Seth Jones and the Portland Winterhawks visit the Pacific Coliseum on Monday February 11 for a matinee showdown between the two teams.

o Seth Jones comes into town ranked first overall amongst North American Skaters by NHL Central Scouting in the Midterm Rankings for the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

- Post game will feature plenty of activities for the whole family including an autograph session with the Vancouver Giants, floor hockey, interactive games, colouring, hot chocolate, popcorn and much, much more.

Wednesday February 13 vs Kamloops Blazers

- Colin Smith and the Kamloops Blazers will pay a visit to the Coliseum on Wednesday night as the Giants take on the Blazers.

o Colin Smith was named the Canadian Hockey League's Player of the Week for the week ending February 3 after getting 10 points in 4 games. Smith is currently third in the Western Hockey League in scoring. The Edmonton native was drafted in the 7th round by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Giants This Week Podcast

- Glen Hanlon talks to Brook Ward about how players and coaches handle losses differently

- Luca Leone talks about the jump to the Western Hockey League and how it's different than playing in the BCHL.

- Richmond native Anthony Ast is the subject of "Back Checking," a fun way to get to know the players.

Western Hockey League Stories from February 7, 2013

• Edmonton Shellacs Pats 7-0 - Regina Pats
• WHL this Week: Looking Ahead - WHL
• Vancouver Giants : A Look Ahead - Vancouver Giants
• Pats vs Edmonton Gameday Preview - Regina Pats
• Rebels Win 4-3 in a Shootout; Bartosak with 50 Saves - Red Deer Rebels
• Late Sylvester Goal Pushed Hitmen past Portland - Calgary Hitmen
• Royals Sweep Two-Game Series with Thunderbirds - Victoria Royals
• Spokane Hits 1,000 with a 5-0 Win over Kelowna - Spokane Chiefs
• Winterhawks Fall 4-3 to Calgary Wednesday - Portland Winterhawks
• Royals Overthrow T-Birds - Seattle Thunderbirds
• Rockets Blanked on the Road - Kelowna Rockets

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