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Giants Sign Local Defenceman Iriberri to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement

Nathan Kanter — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:58:02 +0000

Ladner B.C. – The Vancouver Giants are excited to announce the signing of 2010-born defenceman Santino Iriberri (Maple Ridge, B.C.) to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement. Iriberri, 16, was undrafted to the WHL, but was added to the Giants protected list last season and impressed at 2026 training camp. The 6-foot-2, 195 lb. defenceman spent the 2025-26 season with Yale Hockey Academy’s U17 Prep team, where he had eight points (2G-6A) in 18 games. “Santino has put the work in and had a great training camp,” Giants Head Coach and General Manager Michael Dyck said. “As he continues to grow his game, he has a bright future ahead.” Iriberri made his WHL preseason debut on September 4 against Seattle. He will spend the 2026-27 season with Yale’s U18 Prep squad. "I’m super excited to sign with the Giants," Iriberri said. “It’s really special to be part of such a great organization, especially since it’s my hometown team. I’m thankful for my parents, coaches, friends and advisor for all their support. I’m excited for the future.” The Giants give Santino a warm welcome to the organization.

Giants Announce Promo Schedule for 2026-27 Season

Nathan Kanter — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:44:00 +0000

Langley, B.C. – The Vancouver Giants are excited to announce their calendar of promotional games to be hosted at the Langley Events Centre throughout the 2026-27 season. “We’re excited to unveil this season’s theme night schedule and bring some great experiences to Giants fans,” Giants Senior VP Dale Saip said. “We thank our sponsors for their continued support in helping us make these special nights possible.” The Giants drop the puck for a brand new season on Saturday, September 19, when they welcome the Kelowna Rockets to the LEC for the Home Opener, presented by White Spot. Doors to the LEC will open at 6 p.m., with puck drop scheduled for 7 p.m. Following the home opener, other popular dates that will return to the LEC prior to the Christmas break include the Save on Foods Trick or Suite game on Friday, October 30, Hockey Fights Cancer on Saturday, November 21 and the annual Preston GM Teddy Bear Toss taking place on Saturday, December 12 against Penticton. In the new year, highlights include staples like White Spot Legends Night on Saturday, February 6, the annual Family Day matinee on Monday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. and Country Night on Saturday, February 20. As always, the season wraps up with Fan Appreciation Night, which will take place on Saturday, March 27 against the Victoria Royals at 7 p.m. The Giants will announce specific details about each promotional night ahead of those games. You can view the FULL 2026-27 Vancouver Giants Promotional Schedule below:

Saturday, Sept. 19: White Spot Home Opener
Saturday, Oct. 10: First Responders Night
Friday, Oct. 30: Trick or Suite, presented by Save on Foods
Saturday, Nov. 7: Minor Hockey Night, presented by The Hockey Shop
Tuesday, Nov. 10: Veterans Appreciation Night
Saturday, Nov. 14: Metis Night, presented by the Waceya Society
Saturday, Nov. 21: Hockey Fights Cancer, presented by RUUD
Friday, Nov. 27: Black Friday Game, presented by The Hockey Shop
Saturday, Dec. 12: Teddy Bear Toss, presented by Preston GM
Sunday, Dec. 13: Toy Drive, presented by GNS Freight
Saturday, Dec. 18: Christmas Game
Friday, Jan. 22: 80s Night, presented by Jack FM
Sunday, Jan. 24: Sock Sunday
Saturday, Feb. 6: White Spot Legends Night
Monday, Feb. 15: Family Day Matinee
Saturday, Feb. 20: Country Night
Wednesday, Feb. 24: CMHA Talk Today Game
Friday, March 12: Be a Superhero Night, presented by RE/MAX
Wednesday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Game, presented by GNS Freight
Saturday, March 21: Fan Appreciation Night

PRESEASON RECAP: Chorney Scores Twice in Giants Win Over Royals

Nathan Kanter — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:40:52 +0000

STORY BY QUINN TAYLOR Langley, B.C. – The Vancouver Giants defeated the Victoria Royals 5-3 on Sunday afternoon in preseason action at the ARENAS at Langley Events Centre. After a first period that would see the Giants down 1-0, the G-Men would score two unanswered from Blake Chorney and Sam Charko in the second, before both teams would split power play goals. Despite the Giants taking five penalties in the second they would head in to the third period up 3-2. In the final frame, the Royals would come out hot tying the game early, but it didn't last long as Dennis Emesbie would capitalize in front of the net to give the Giants a late 4-3 lead. After the Royals pulled their goalie, Giants forward Nickolas Kovich picked up his second point of the night scoring on the empty net with 59 seconds left. Goaltender Maverick Bell stopped nine of 11 shots in half a game of action, while Oliver Bryks came in to the second half of the game recording 17 saves on 18 shots. Today was the Giants last game of the preseason. The regular season starts Saturday, September 19 at Langley Events Centre against the Kelowna Rockets at 7:00 p.m. CLICK FOR THE OFFICIAL WHL BOXSCORE GAME SUMMARY Victoria scored the only goal of the first period, 10:23 in to the game off a shot from 15-year-old Kristian Lima. The Giants started the second period on the power play and capitalized early, thanks to a one-timer goal from Chorney off a pass from Tobias Tomk. https://twitter.com/WHLGiants/status/2099255555714142505 Less than two minutes later, Kovich's effort behind the Royals net lead to Charko picking up the puck and on scoring off a wraparound, giving the Giants their first lead of the night. https://twitter.com/WHLGiants/status/2099257117530304945 The Royals would even up the score on the power play with 12:38 remaining in the second period courtesy of Miles Cooper, on a goal assisted by Nate Yellowaga. Just over a minute later, the Giants took back the lead after Chorney riffled a shot on the power play off a quickpass from Brayden Jugnauth. https://twitter.com/WHLGiants/status/2099259668531204285 Less than one minute into the third period, Victoria's Drayden Uhrina found the back of the net on the power play, tying the game 3-3. The score remained deadlocked until Emesibe picked up the puck from Louis Oscar Holowaychuk and scored off a wrist shot, giving the Giants a 4-3 lead with only 5:15 remaining in regulation. https://twitter.com/WHLGiants/status/2099274763378250203 The Royals pulled their goalie late in the game, and Giants forward Kovich scored on the empty net thanks to hard work from Charko.

After regulation, the Giants and Royals proceeded to play ‘no return’ 3-on-3 overtime as part of a WHL preseason pilot. During the overtime, birthday boy Lance McCloskey would score on a 2 on 0, ending the Giants preseason with a win. STATISTICS SOG: VAN —10/8/6 = 24 | VIC – 8/11/10 = 29 PP: VAN—1/3 | VIC— 2/7 Face-Offs: VAN —34 | VIC — 27 GOALTENDING BATTLE Vancouver: Maverick Bell (9 saves / 11 shots in 31:01 + Oliver Bryks (17 saves / 18 shots in 31:24) Victoria: Seth Badry (19 saves / 23 shots in 60:00) UPCOMING The Giants host the Kelowna Rockets for their home opener at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19 at Langley Events Centre.

PRESEASON PREVIEW: Giants and Royals Clash Again on Sunday

Nathan Kanter — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:00:58 +0000

Langley, B.C. – The Vancouver Giants (2-0-1) wrap up their 2026 preseason schedule today against the Victoria Royals (1-3-0), with a 2 p.m. PT puck drop scheduled at the ARENAS at Langley Events Centre, the new building that was unveiled last week on the LEC grounds. Today is the fourth and final preseason contest for the G-Men, who defeated the Royals last night in Port Coquitlam 5-3. While there is no audio or video stream of today's game, you can follow the Giants' X account for live updates throughout.

HOW TO TUNE IN – PRESEASON GAME 4/4

Date \| Time	Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026 \| 2:00 p.m. PT
Place	the ARENAS at Langley Events Centre (Next door to LEC)
Video/Audio Stream	None
Live Stats	Click Here
Social Media	X/Twitter \| Facebook \| Instagram \| TikTok

LAST TIME OUT

The Vancouver Giants took down the Victoria Royals last night, thanks to five goals from four different players. The game was tied 1-1 after the first period, but a strong second gave the G-Men a two-goal lead that they didn't relinquish. Tobias Tomik scored a nifty goal in the first. Nolen Miller and Sam Charko helped give the Giants a 3-1 lead in the middle frame. Colton Gerrior made the score 4-2 before Charko iced things with his second of the game on a late empty netter. Louis Oscar Holowaychuk registered another assist and now leads the Giants with four in the preseason. Goaltender Donovan Knapp stopped 10 of 11 shots in half a game of action, while Oliver Bryks came into the second half of the game, recording 16 saves on 18 shots.

TODAY'S MATCHUP

Both clubs are still missing four players attending NHL rookie camps. The Giants are without: starting goaltender Burke Hood (New York Islanders), Joe Iginla (Calgary Flames), Brett Olson (Calgary Flames) and Mathis Preston (Anaheim Ducks). Vancouver's lineup will be very similar to last night, however 2026 fourth overall pick Brayden Jugnuath is expected to play. The goaltenders dressing today for Vancouver will be Oliver Bryks and Maverick Bell. CLICK FOR CURRENT PRESEASON ROSTER The Royals also have four players attending NHL rookie camps this weekend, and all four are new faces. Import selections Filip Novak (Columbus Blue Jackets) and goaltender Vladimir Proskurin (St. Louis Blues) are away, plus former Giant Cameron Schmidt (Dallas Stars) and new acquisition Savin Virk (Winnipeg Jets).

WHAT ARE WE WEARING

The Giants will be wearing their red primary jerseys today.

UPCOMING

Today is the final game of the Giants' 2026 preseason. Vancouver's home opener is set for Saturday, September 19 at LEC against the Kelowna Rockets. CLICK TO GRAB YOUR GIANTS TICKETS

REMAINING PRESEASON SCHEDULE

DATE	OPPONENT	TIME	VENUE
Sun. Sept. 13	Victoria Royals	2:00 PM PT	the ARENAS at Langley Events Centre

PRESEASON RECAP – Giants Take Down Victoria Royals 5-3 In POCO

Nathan Kanter — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:40:25 +0000

STORY BY QUINN TAYLOR Port Coquitlam, B.C. – The Vancouver Giants defeated the Victoria Royals 5-3 on Saturday night in preseason action at Jon Baillie Arena. The game was tied 1-1 after the first, but after a strong two-goal second period from the G-Men, they went into the third with a two-goal lead and were able to hold off a Royals late comeback attempt thanks to an empty netter to win 5-3. Tobias Tomik scored a nifty goal in the first. Nolen Miller and Sam Charko helped give the Giants a 3-1 lead in the second. Colton Gerrior made it a 4-1 game before Charko scored his second of the game with a late empty netter. Goaltender Donovan Knapp stopped 10 of 11 shots in half a game of action, while Oliver Bryks came in to the second half of the game recording 16 saves on 18 shots. Caleb Matthews scored twice and Kristian Lima had the other goal for Victoria. The Giants have one more remaining preseason game that will be played tomorrow afternoon in Langley.

CLICK FOR THE OFFICIAL WHL BOXSCORE

GAME SUMMARY

Victoria opened the scoring early with a goal from Caleb Matthews 1:50 in to the opening frame. Tomik evened the score for the Giants later in the first with a beautiful unassisted backhand goal. https://twitter.com/WHLGiants/status/2098962022520205588 Miller gave the Giants their first lead of the game scoring off a shot from the point. https://twitter.com/WHLGiants/status/2098970579810537814

Charko added to the G Men lead, capitalizing on a loose puck in front of the net 14:45 in to the second. https://twitter.com/WHLGiants/status/2098976344013218027 Matthews brought the Royals back in to the game with a power play goal assisted by Cooper and Stewart 6:20 in to the 3rd. Gerrior scored the game-winning goal on a power play with 8:34 left in the game. https://twitter.com/WHLGiants/status/2098986938573443501

After the Royals scored a late goal, Charko put the game away scoring his second of the game on an empty net with eight second left.

https://twitter.com/WHLGiants/status/2098992532722184653

After regulation, the Giants and Royals proceeded to play ‘no return’ 3-on-3 overtime as part of a WHL preseason pilot. During the overtime, neither team scored.

STATISTICS

SOG: VAN —16/9/11 = 35 | VIC – 4/14/11 = 29 PP: VAN—1/6 | VIC— 2/5 Face-Offs: VAN —34 | VIC — 39

GOALTENDING BATTLE

Vancouver: Donovan Knapp (10 saves / 11 shots in 29:53) + Oliver Bryks (16 saves / 18 shots in 35:07) Victoria: Cole Prelusky (28 saves / 32 shots in 60:00)

UPCOMING

The Giants host the Victoria Royals tomorrow for their final preseason game. The rematch will be held at the ARENAS at Langley Events Centre on Sunday, September 13 at 2 p.m.

Giants Acquire Forward Kovich from Silvertips

Nathan Kanter — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:11:33 +0000

Ladner B.C. – The Vancouver Giants have announced the acquisition of 2008-born forward Nickolas Kovich (Richmond, B.C.) from the Everett Silvertips for a conditional eighth-round pick in the 2029 WHL Draft. Kovich, 18, split last season between the Vernon Vipers (BCHL) and the Richmond Sockeyes (PIJHL). The 6-foot-2, 189 lb. winger produced 15 goals and 18 assists for 33 points in 31 games for the Sockeyes before adding eight points in 11 playoff games. “Nick will add some depth to our right side,” Giants Head Coach and General Manager Michael Dyck said. Kovich played at Delta Hockey Academy U18 Prep in 2023-24, finishing second in team scoring with 31 points (11G-20A) in 30 games. The Giants are proud to welcome Nickolas back home.

PRESEASON PREVIEW: Giants Host Royals Tonight in Port Coquitlam for 5th Straight Preseason

Nathan Kanter — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:21:54 +0000

Port Coquitlam, B.C. – The Vancouver Giants (1-0-1) continue their 2026 preseason schedule tonight against the Victoria Royals (1-2-0), with a 7 p.m. PT puck drop scheduled at Jon Baillie Arena in Port Coquitlam. Tonight is the third of four preseason contests for the G-Men, who went 1-0-1 last weekend in a pair of road contests. The team will play the Royals in a rematch tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. at the ARENAS at Langley Event Centre, the brand new building on the LEC grounds. While there is no audio or video stream of tonight's game, you can follow the Giants' X account for live updates throughout.

HOW TO TUNE IN – PRESEASON GAME 3/4

Date \| Time	Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 \| 7:00 p.m. PT
Place	Jon Baillie Arena (Port Coquitlam Community Centre)
Video/Audio Stream	None
Live Stats	Click Here
Social Media	X/Twitter \| Facebook \| Instagram \| TikTok

LAST TIME OUT

The Giants won their last preseason outing, defeating the Wenatchee Wild 7-3 on Sunday, Sept. 6. Six different players had multi-point games, including Blake Chorney, Kaden Hayes, Brayden Jugnauth, Jakob Oreskovic, Mathis Preston and Derek Thurston. The Giants also got two goals from defencemen, with Kaleb Hartmann and rookie Nolen Miller both finding the back of the net. The Giants power play clicked too, going 2-for-7. The previous result was a 4-3 overtime loss to the Seattle Thunderbirds on Friday, Sept. 4.

TODAY'S MATCHUP

The Giants will be without four veterans tonight that are currently attending NHL camps: starting goaltender Burke Hood (New York Islanders), Joe Iginla (Calgary Flames), Brett Olson (Calgary Flames) and Mathis Preston (Anaheim Ducks). The goaltenders dressing tonight for Vancouver will be Oliver Bryks and Donovan Knapp. CLICK FOR CURRENT PRESEASON ROSTER The Royals also have four players attending NHL rookie camps this weekend, and all four are new faces. Import selections Filip Novak (Columbus Blue Jackets) and goaltender Vladimir Proskurin (St. Louis Blues) are away, plus former Giant Cameron Schmidt (Dallas Stars) and new acquisition Savin Virk (Winnipeg Jets). Victoria lost to Everett last night 4-2, playing on the road. Last weekend, they split a two-game exhibition series with the Ontario Hockey League's London Knights, beating them 7-1 on Sept. 4 before falling 5-3 the next night.

WHAT ARE WE WEARING

The Giants will be wearing their red primary jerseys tonight.

UPCOMING

After tonight, only one preseason game remains for the Giants: tomorrow at the brand new ARENAS at Langley Events Centre at 2 p.m. PT. CLICK TO GET GIANTS PRESEASON TICKETS

REMAINING PRESEASON SCHEDULE

DATE	OPPONENT	TIME	VENUE
Sat. Sept. 12	Victoria Royals	7:00 PM PT	Port Coquitlam Community Centre
Sun. Sept. 13	Victoria Royals	2:00 PM PT	the ARENAS at Langley Events Centre

Demolition Begins at Giants’ 2030 Home, City Centre Arena

Nathan Kanter — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:00:07 +0000

SURREY, B.C. – Demolition has begun at the site of the planned 10,000-seat City Centre Arena, the future home of the Vancouver Giants. On Thursday morning, Vancouver Giants Majority Owner Ron Toigo and Co-Owner Michael Bublé, along with Giants players, Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke and members of Surrey City Council, were on hand to mark the milestone as demolition crews began dismantling the former Safeway building at 10355 King George Blvd. “We are thrilled to be part of the start of this amazing project: City Centre Arena and Entertainment District,” Giants Majority Owner Ron Togio said. “I want to congratulate Mayor Locke and the council for their leadership in bringing this forward. This is going to change the face of Surrey like you’ve never seen before.” Demolition and site preparation work are now underway as part of the City Centre Arena and Entertainment District’s first phase of construction. The project will also include a luxury hotel, conference space and residential development, creating a destination for residents, visitors and major events. “This is an exciting step forward for one of the most significant city-building projects in Surrey’s history,” Mayor Brenda Locke said. “It’s a powerful reminder that big things are happening in Surrey and that our vision for City Centre is taking shape.” The City Centre Arena and Entertainment District is anticipated to be completed in 2030. With a net estimated cost of $360 million, the project is expected to generate $2.4 billion in economic benefits over the next decade and more than 2,700 jobs across Surrey and British Columbia. For more information, visit the City Centre Arena & Entertainment district project page here.

2026 WHL Graduates: Vancouver Giants

Nathan Kanter — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:28:22 +0000

The Western Hockey League is celebrating the WHL Graduates from the 2025-26 season in a 23-part, team-by-team series. The Vancouver class of 2026 features a workhorse with a full-circle story, an unlikely netminder who fought his way into the league, and a champion centreman.

Ethan Mittelsteadt (D) Hometown: Victoria, B.C.
WHL Career Stats: 263 GP – 17 G-59 A – 76 points
WHL Draft: 2020 – Fifth Round, 95th Overall (Seattle Thunderbirds) Ethan Mittelsteadt's WHL career is dotted with too many personal connections to call it all a coincidence. The 6-foot, 190-pound defenceman made his WHL debut with the team his uncle, Joe, broke into the league with 19 years ago — the Seattle Thunderbirds. Mittelsteadt first saw game action on October 2, 2021, and fittingly scored his first WHL goal in the building he would later call home as he lit the lamp against the Vancouver Giants at the Langley Events Centre on March 25, 2022. His first full campaign saw the trade winds blow him north of the border as the T-Birds loaded up for what would become a championship run that spring. The Kelowna Rockets picked up the burgeoning blueliner as he returned to the city where he was born and lived until he was 11 years old. Mittelstead logged four goals and three assists in 53 games between the clubs, setting the stage for his most prolific season in the WHL. 2023-24 saw him contribute three goals and 28 assists for 31 points in 67 games, finishing eighth on the explosive squad in assists and third in scoring among Rockets defencemen and adding one assist in 11 playoff matches. He got off to another promising start the following year with seven points (2G-5A) in 16 games before making one final move. Vancouver eyed Mittelstead as a hardworking shot-blocker who wouldn't back down from a penalty kill and could make a difference in the high-flying B.C. Division and traded for the then-18-year-old in November of 2024. He came as advertised, logging 15 points (2G-13A) in 50 games with the Giants and posting five assists in five playoff games. Mittelsteadt's final campaign may have come as injuries forced Vancouver to a rebuild, but there was plenty to celebrate as he registered a career-best four goals (including a game-winner) and 10 assists to finish third in scoring among Giants defenders. He even lit the lamp in his final WHL game. Mittelsteadt wraps up his WHL career with 76 points (17G-59A) in 263 regular-season games over parts of five seasons. He'll continue his hockey journey as he heads to Princeton University this fall. Kelton Pyne (G) Hometown: White City, Sask.
WHL Career Stats: 137 GP – 38-66-11-5
WHL Draft: Listed (Regina Pats) Kelton Pyne had to earn the crease the hard way and got a firsthand look at some of the top talent to come through the league in recent years. After going unselected in the 2020 WHL Draft, Pyne quietly worked away over the following season before trucking twenty minutes down the road from his hometown of White City, Sask., to Regina as a free-agent invite to Pats training camp. He was shocked when the Pats revealed their intent to sign him in the final days of camp. The 6-foot-1, 173-pound puckstopper went straight into the fire for his first WHL start as he stared down the reigning WHL Champion Edmonton Oil Kings on February 8, 2022. It wasn't a game for the record books, to put it lightly. Pyne batted away 36 of 42 shots as the Oil Kings went 2/7 on the powerplay to double up the Pats. But the youngster shook it off and returned to the Brandt Centre to make his first start in front of his hometown crowd. He didn't just get his first win — Pyne dished a 24-save shutout in front of nearly 4,000 fans. Pyne went 5-2-1-0 with a 3.92 goals-against average, an .893 save percentage, and two shutouts in his rookie campaign. 2022-23 saw him largely play a backup role on the Pats, but the games he got were high-stakes and packed to the brim as Pats superstar Connor Bedard sold out games across the continent post-2023 World Juniors. One such effort saw Pyne stop 42 of 44 shots to earn first star in a 4-2 win over the Saskatoon Blades with 14,768 fans piled into the SaskTel Centre (Bedard was recognized as the second star of the night). The following years marked a changing of the guard in the Queen City, and Pyne saw his playing minutes balloon from 582 in 2022-23 to 2,022 in 2023-24. Over his two seasons as a starter for the Pats, Pyne strung together a 23-39-8-4 record, a 3.93 GAA, an .880 save percentage and one clean sheet. The Giants came calling in October of 2025, and for the first time, Pyne found himself based outside of Saskatchewan. As the G-men battled injury, the veteran goaltender worked in tandem with New York Islanders prospect Burke Hood. In six of his 35 appearances, Pyne faced 40 or more shots, including a season-high 61 shots in a 6-4 loss to the Memorial Cup host Kelowna Rockets on December 27, 2025. Pyne graduates from the WHL with a 38-66-11-5 record, a 3.92 goals-against average, an .884 save percentage, three shutouts, and memories to last a lifetime. Misha Volotovskii (F) Hometown: Calgary, Alta.
WHL Career Stats: 285 GP – 40 G- 41 A – 81 points
WHL Draft: 2020 – Fourth Round, 77th Overall (Saskatoon Blades) Of the hundreds of players who suit up in the WHL every season, precious few will ever hoist the Ed Chynoweth Cup. Misha Volotovskii is one of them. The 6-foot-2, 189-pound centreman's journey began in Saskatoon, where he embraced a two-way role and eagerly took on defensive assignments as the Blades laid the bricks of a foundation that would transform the team into an Eastern Conference powerhouse. His first season in the WHL saw him net two goals and two assists in 53 games, and he managed to build on his rookie season with six points (4G-2A) in year two. Volotovskii got a taste of what it takes to battle the best in 2023-24. Not only did he post nine goals (including two game-winners) and five assists in 59 games, but he also helped the Blades ice a 50-win season and clinch the Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy as WHL regular-season champions. He muscled out another five points (1G-4A) in 16 playoff matches as the Blades cruised to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Championship. A league title wasn't in the cards in 2024, where the Moose Jaw Warriors ultimately prevailed in overtime of Game 7 en route to their first-ever Ed Chynoweth Cup win. But 2024-25 would change everything. Volotovskii got off to a promising start in his fourth season, enough so that he was part of a blockbuster trade package that sent him and Nashville Predators prospect Tanner Molendyk from Saskatoon to Medicine Hat to join the Tigers for a projected deep playoff run. He totalled eight goals and 15 assists in 66 games between both clubs, and found a new gear in the 2025 WHL Playoffs. As the Tigers rallied around star netminder Harrison Meneghin, whose father, Derek, passed away at the end of the regular season, each Tiger fulfilled their role to a T. Volotovskii contributed six points (3G-3A), including a major goal in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Championship and an assist in Game 1 of the Championship Series, as the Tigers went 16-2-0 to win the league and advance to the 2025 Memorial Cup Final. He was named an alternate captain for the new-look Tigers to start his final season of major junior eligibility, but the 2026 WHL Trade Deadline brought more change as the G-Men looked to bolster their veteran group. Between both teams, Volotovskii erupted for a career-best 17 goals and 17 assists for 34 points in 61 games- good for fourth on the Giants in points and second in goals. The Calgary, Alta. product is forever a champion after netting 40 goals and 41 assists for 81 points in 285 regular-season games over five seasons.

Single Game Tickets Now On Sale

Nathan Kanter — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:24:18 +0000

LANGLEY, B.C. – The Vancouver Giants announced today that individual game tickets for the 2026-27 regular season are now on sale. The G-Men open the season on Saturday, September 19 against the Kelowna Rockets at 7 p.m. at Langley Events Centre. Fan appreciation marks the conclusion of the regular season on Saturday, March 27, 2027 against the Victoria Royals. The home schedule features 27 weekend games (seven Fridays, 11 Saturdays, nine Sundays). The full promotional schedule will be released soon, but will include staples like Trick or Suite (October 30), Teddy Bear Toss (December 12) and the Family Day game (Feb. 15). Season tickets, flex packs and White Spot packs are all available now by calling 604.4.GIANTS or clicking here This weekend, the Giants will also play two preseason games against the Victoria Royals in Metro Vancouver. The G-Men face the Royals at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre’s Jon Baillie Arena on Saturday, September 12 at 7 p.m., marking the fifth consecutive preseason the Giants have played in Port Coquitlam. The teams will meet again the following afternoon, Sunday, September 13, at 2 p.m. at The ARENAS at Langley Events Centre, located next door to the Giants’ home rink. Tickets are available here.