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The Vancouver Giants are a junior hockey team. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, they are a member of the Western Hockey League.

Giants Fall on the Road, 4-1, to League-Leading Silvertips

January 18, 2026 - EVERETT, WA - The Vancouver Giants were neck and neck for most of Saturday's road game against the first place Everett Silvertips, but three goals in the first 4:17 were the difference in a 4-1 Everett win at Angel of the Winds Arena. The Giants surrendered a pair of goals in a 36-second span early in the first period, before the Silvertips added a third a couple minutes later. A goaltending change brought new life and the Giants got back into the contest at 3-1 thanks to a goal from Sam Charko, who was signed earlier thi... Full Story

Hood Makes 42 Saves as Giants Suffer 4-2 Loss to Penticton

January 17, 2026 - LANGLEY, B.C. - Vancouver Giants goaltender Burke Hood made 42 saves on Friday night in a tough 4-2 loss to the Penticton Vees at Langley Events Centre. The Giants struggled in the first two periods, allowing three goals in the first and a fourth goal in the second, entering the third period down 4-0. They made a late push in the final frame with goals from forward Brett Olson and defenceman Will Sharpe, but ultimately came up short. Vancouver now has a record of 18-23-1-2 (39 points) and sit three points back of the e... Full Story

Giants Add 18-Year-Old Forward Charko to Roster

January 16, 2026 - Ladner B.C. - The Vancouver Giants have added 2007-born forward Samuel Charko to their roster for the remainder of the 2025-26 season Charko (Whitecourt, Alta.) spent last season with the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds, where the then 17-year-old tallied 16 points in 60 games (8G-8A), including a team-leading four shorthanded points (2G-2A). The 6-foot-0, 194 lb. forward has spent the 2025-26 season with the BCHL's Vernon Vipers, posting 10 goals and eight assists for 18 points in 31 games. "Sam will provide our roster wit... Full Story

5 Giants Listed on NHL Central Scouting Mid-Term Rankings

January 13, 2026 - Langley, B.C. - The Vancouver Giants are proud to announce that five players have been named to NHL Central Scouting's Mid-Term rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft: forwards Mathis Preston, Joe Iginla, Brett Olson, and Tobias Tomík, along with defenceman Ryan Lin. Central Scouting revealed the lists of the top North American skaters and goalies, along with the top International skaters and goalies, on Monday evening. All Giants rankings are amongst North American skaters. Lin (Richmond, B.C.) was the highest rated Gia... Full Story

• Giants Fall on the Road, 4-1, to League-Leading Silvertips - January 18, 2026
  
• Hood Makes 42 Saves as Giants Suffer 4-2 Loss to Penticton - January 17, 2026
  
• Giants Add 18-Year-Old Forward Charko to Roster - January 16, 2026
  
• 5 Giants Listed on NHL Central Scouting Mid-Term Rankings - January 13, 2026
  
• Giants Pick up Point on Sunday in 3-2 Shootout Loss to Wild - January 12, 2026
  
• Hood's 38 Saves Propel Giants Past Wild, 2-1 - January 11, 2026
  
• Preston OT Winner, Lin's 3 Points Lift Giants Past Americans 4-3 - January 10, 2026
  
• Giants Name Ryan Lin Captain - January 9, 2026
  
• Giants Add Energy Player in Pawlenchuk - January 8, 2026
  
• Giants Acquire Veteran Two-Way Centre Volotovskii from Tigers - January 8, 2026
  
• Giants Acquire L.A. Kings Pick, Defenceman Will Sharpe from Rockets - January 6, 2026
  
• Giants Acquire Star Forward Mathis Preston from Chiefs - January 5, 2026
  
• Giants Complete 3 Trades: Acquire 7 Draft Picks, Forward Joe Iginla & Local D-Man Kaleb Hartmann - January 5, 2026
  
• Late Power Play Goal Sinks Giants in Portland - January 3, 2026
  
• Late Goal from Preston Lifts Chiefs Past Giants - January 2, 2026
  
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Vancouver Giants' Samuel Charko on game night (Delaney Agodon)
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League: Western Hockey League
Home: Vancouver, British Columbia
Website: Vancouver Giants site
Schedule: Full Vancouver Giants Schedule Statistics: Full Vancouver Giants Statistics

Sun., Jan 18		Prince George at Vancouver	7:00 p.m.
Sat., Jan 17	L	Vancouver 1 at Everett 4	Final
Fri., Jan 16	L	Penticton 4 at Vancouver 2	Final
Sun., Jan 11	L	Vancouver 2 at Wenatchee 3	Final (SO)
Sat., Jan 10	W	Wenatchee 1 at Vancouver 2	Final
Fri., Jan 9	W	Tri-City 3 at Vancouver 4	Final (OT)
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• Silvertips bounce back with win against Vancouver - WHL Everett Herald (January 18)
  
• Make it 10: Pentiction Vees take down Vancouver Giants, extend win streak - WHL Penticton Western News (January 17)
  
• Penticton Vees win t0 straight games after a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Giants - WHL Kamloops This Week (January 17)
  
• Vancouver Giants lose stars Ryan Lin and Mathis Preston to injuries - WHL Vancouver Province (January 14)
  
• Draft pipeline rolls through B.C. again as NHL mid-term rankings revealed - WHL Abbotsford News (January 14)
  
• Wild battles to 3-2 shootout victory over Vancouver on Sunday; 3 named to NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings - WHL Wenatchee World (January 13)
  
• VIDEO: Vancouver Giants coach infuriated' with Wild after 3-2 shootout loss - WHL Abbotsford News (January 12)
  
• Vancouver grinds out 2-1 win over Wild on Saturday - WHL Wenatchee World (January 12)
  
• VIDEO: Oustanding goalkeeping keeps Vancouver Giants in the game for a win over Wild - WHL Abbotsford News (January 11)
  
• VIDEO: New-look Vancouver Giants win first game since roster changes - WHL Abbotsford News (January 11)
  
• Moose Jaw claws out 4-2 win over Wild on Friday - WHL Wenatchee World (January 11)
  
• Buddies Lin and Preston look to get Vancouver Giants back on track - WHL Vancouver Province (January 10)
  
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