Giants Bolster Blueline with Addition of Marek Howell
Vancouver, B.C. – The Vancouver Giants announced today that they have acquired 2006-born defenceman Marek Howell and a 2024 fourth-round pick from the Moose Jaw Warriors in exchange for 2005-born forward Ethan Semeniuk, a 2024 first-round pick, a 2024 fifth-round pick and a 2025 second-round pick.
Howell, a 6-foot-2, 192 lb. left-shot defenceman, was a first-round selection by the Warriors in the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft (16th overall). As a rookie last season, he registered four points (1G-3A) in 44 games.
“We’re excited to add a player of Marek’s caliber,” Giants General Manager Barclay Parneta said. “We believe this move significantly bolsters our blueline this upcoming season and beyond. We would also like to thank Ethan for his contributions to the Giants over the past two seasons.”
The Calgary native suited up in all 10 of Moose Jaw’s 2023 post-season games and also played in five games as a 15-year-old during the 2021-22 season, where he posted two points (1G-1A).
Howell played for Team Canada White at the 2022 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Langley and Delta last November, where he scored one goal and added two assists for three points in six contests.
The 17-year-old is eligible for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.
