Vancouver Giants Preparing for a White Spot 'Legendary' Weekend
Published on November 18, 2021 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release
Vancouver, B.C. - The Vancouver Giants in conjunction with the Langley Events Centre and White Spot are excited to host White Spot Legends Night on Saturday, November 20th when the Giants welcome their B.C. Division rivals, the Victoria Royals at 7:00 PM.
To help celebrate 50 years of the Western Hockey League in British Columbia, the Vancouver Giants will have the Memorial Cup in the building along with notable WHL/WCHL alumni. Some of the guests this weekend include: Stan Smyl, Ryan Walter, Mark Lofthouse, Ernie "Punch" McLean along with Vancouver Giants Memorial Cup winners Brett Festerling and Kenndal McArdle.
"50 years ago, the Estevan Bruins relocated to New Westminster giving B.C. their first WCHL franchise, along with the Vancouver Nats and the Victoria Cougars. This weekend we're excited to celebrate that history and welcome some of the great personalities associated with that era - Many of which helped blaze the trail for future BC-based teams to find championship success in the WHL," said Vancouver Giants Sr. VP Dale Saip.
White Spot Legends Night will run in unison with the Western Canada Collectibles Experience which runs November 19th - 21st at the Langley Events Centre. The Memorial Cup will be proudly displayed throughout the weekend at the WCCE show, as well as at Saturday's game and photo opportunities with the trophy will be available at both events.
A full Western Canada Collectibles Experience schedule can be found below:
Friday, November 19, 2021 - 4:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, November 20, 2021 - 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday, November 21, 2021 - 10:00am-3:00pm
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