Mathis Preston

Acquired

• Traded to the Giants from the Spokane Chiefs on January 5, 2026 in exchange for 2006-born defenceman Marek Howell, 2008-born forward Tyus Sparks and Calgary's 2026 1st-round Pick.
• Originally drafted by Spokane in the 1st round, 3rd overall, in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft.

Career Highlights

• During his 2022-23 WHL Draft season, scored 45 goals and added 36 assists for 81 points in 26 GP for Okanagan HA U15 Prep.
• In 2023-24, played for Okanagan HA U18 Prep, leading the team in goals (30), and finishing third in points (51) in just 23 GP. His 30 goals ranked 2nd in the U18 Prep division.
• Also appeared in five games as a 15-year-old for Spokane, recording four goals, including a two-goal performance in just his fifth career game. He is just the fourth 15-year-old in WHL history to score four goals in less than eight games.
• Joined the Chiefs full time in 2024-25 and produced 23 goals and 22 assists for 45 points in 54 games. Supplied nine goals and seven assists for 16 points in 20 playoff games, helping the Chiefs make it to the WHL Championship series.
• Despite injuries and a trade to a new team in 2025-26, finished the season at just below a point-per-game, with 44 points in 46 games (18G-28A).
• Drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the second round (50th overall) of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

Milestones

• 1st WHL Game/Goal/Point - September 24, 2023 @ Everett Silvertips (scored in WHL debut)
• 100th WHL Game - March 8, 2026 vs. Kelowna Rockets

International Experience

• Made his international debut with Canada at the 2024 Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea, finishing second in team scoring with six points in four games (4G-2A).
• Helped Canada White win Gold at the 2024 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Sarnia, Ont., leading the tournament with six goals in five games (6G-1A).
• Represented Canada at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, winning a Bronze Medal and finishing T-1st on Canada with seven points in five games (4G-3A).
• Played for Canada at the 2026 IIHF U-18 World Championships, finishing T-2nd on Canada with six points (2G-4A).

Awards

• 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Bronze Medalist
• 2024-25 Spokane Chiefs Rookie of the Year
• 2024 World U-17 Challenge Gold Medalist
• 2024 World U-17 Challenge All-Star Team
• 2022-23 CSSHL U15 Prep MVP