Giants Announce Opening Night Roster for 25th Anniversary Season
Langley, B.C. – The Vancouver Giants have released their season-opening roster for their 25th anniversary season, ahead of the White Spot Home Opener on Saturday, Sept. 20 against the Penticton Vees.
The club’s opening night roster features fifteen forwards, eight defencemen and three goaltenders. To view the roster please click here.
A total of 15 players played in the WHL full-time for the Giants last season.
| # | FORWARDS (14) | Ht. | Wt. | SH | YOB | Hometown | 2024-25 Team | Acquired |
| 5 | Tyus Sparks | 6-0 | 180 | R | 2008 | Meridian, ID | Vancouver Giants | 1st RD (8th) – 2023 U.S. Draft |
| 7 | Ty Halaburda | 5-11 | 190 | R | 2005 | Victoria, B.C. | Vancouver Giants | 2nd RD (32nd) – 2020 WHL Draft |
| 8 | Aaron Obobaifo | 5-10 | 173 | L | 2007 | Calgary, Alta. | Vancouver Giants | 1st RD (19th) – 2022 WHL Draft |
| 12 | Brett Olson | 6-2 | 188 | R | 2008 | Spruce Grove, Alta. | Vancouver Giants | 1st RD (8th) – 2023 WHL Draft |
| 13 | Tobias Tomik | 6-2 | 198 | L | 2007 | Trencin, SVK | HK Dukla Trencin | 1st RD (29th) – 2024 CHL Import Draft |
| 15 | Leonardo Domenichelli | 5-8 | 176 | R | 2006 | Lugano, SUI | HC Lugano U20 | 7th RD (157th) – 2025 WHL Draft |
| 16 | Blake Chorney | 6-0 | 197 | L | 2009 | Nipawin, Sask. | Saskatoon Blazers U18 AAA | 1st RD (10th) – 2024 WHL Draft |
| 17 | Luca Pura | 6-2 | 187 | L | 2008 | Winnipeg, Man. | Winnipeg Wild U18 AAA | 7th RD (139th) – 2023 WHL Draft |
| 19 | Cameron Schmidt | 5-8 | 158 | R | 2007 | Prince George, B.C. | Vancouver Giants | 1st RD (7th) – 2022 WHL Draft |
| 20 | Jakob Oreskovic | 6-1 | 190 | L | 2007 | Langley, B.C. | Vancouver Giants | 1st RD (22nd) – 2022 WHL Draft |
| 21 | Adam Titlbach | 5-9 | 168 | L | 2006 | Litvinov, CZE | Vancouver Giants | 1st RD (21st) – 2023 CHL Import Draft |
| 23 | Richard Wonyeneh | 6-0 | 187 | L | 2009 | Langley, B.C. | Burnaby Winter Club U18 Prep | 7th RD (143rd) – 2024 WHL Draft |
| 28 | Torretto Marrelli | 5-10 | 179 | L | 2007 | Devon, Alta. | Vancouver Giants | LISTED |
| 36 | Caden Cail | 6-2 | 195 | R | 2007 | Kamloops, B.C. | Vancouver Giants | LISTED |
| # | DEFENCEMEN (8) | Ht. | Wt. | SH | YOB | Hometown | 2024-25 Team | Acquired |
| 2 | Colton Alain | 6-5 | 203 | R | 2007 | Victoria, B.C. | Vancouver Giants | 3rd RD (54th) – 2022 WHL Draft |
| 4 | Ryan Lin | 6-0 | 175 | R | 2008 | Richmond, B.C. | Vancouver Giants | 1st RD (6th) – 2023 WHL Draft |
| 6 | Lance McCloskey | 6-0 | 190 | R | 2007 | Newport Beach, CA | Fairmont Prep U18 AAA | LISTED |
| 10 | Braydon Riggall | 6-3 | 216 | L | 2008 | Calgary, Alta. | Calgary Northstars U18 AAA | 3rd RD (58th) – 2023 WHL Draft |
| 25 | Kolby Gapter | 6-1 | 200 | R | 2006 | Arvada, CO | Vancouver Giants | TRADE – MH (Jan. 2024) |
| 27 | Ethan Mittelsteadt | 6-0 | 190 | L | 2005 | Victoria, B.C. | Vancouver Giants | TRADE – KEL (Nov. 2024) |
| 34 | Jan Skok | 6-1 | 200 | L | 2006 | Pisek, CZE | HC Plzeň | 1st RD (61st) – 2025 CHL Import Draft |
| 44 | Marek Howell | 6-4 | 206 | L | 2006 | Calgary, Alta | Vancouver Giants | TRADE – MJ (July 2023) |
| # | GOALTENDERS (3) | Ht. | Wt. | C | YOB | Hometown | 2024-25 Team | Acquired |
| 1 | Ryan Tamelin | 6-8 | 224 | L | 2006 | Invermere, B.C. | Powell River Kings | LISTED |
| 30 | Owen Lunneborg | 5-11 | 166 | L | 2007 | Shakopee, MN | Shakopee High School | LISTED |
| 35 | Burke Hood | 6-4 | 200 | L | 2007 | Brandon, Man. | Vancouver Giants | 6th RD (119th) – 2022 WHL Draft |
Prior to Saturday’s home opener, the Giants are hosting a Welcome BBQ at Willoughby Park outside the LEC beginning at 5 p.m.
Fans attending the BBQ will be able to enjoy music, hot dogs, cold beverages, fun activities and a performance by Langley Gymnastics. There will also be a Shoot to Win with giveaways and special guests attending, including Vancouver Giants alumni from the very first season 25 years ago, as well as Giants ownership.
Tickets for the White Spot Home Opener are available by clicking here.
Alternatively, you can get tickets by contacting the LEC Box Office (604.882.8800) or Giants Ticketing Office: 604.4.GIANTS during regular business hours.
Friday’s game will be aired on Sportsnet 650 with the pre-game show beginning at 6 p.m. live from the LEC banquet hall.
