Derek Thurston

# 8 | D | VAN Vancouver Giants

2026 - 27 Regular Season

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2026 - 27 Regular Season

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REGULAR SEASON

Acquired

Traded to the Giants from the Saskatoon Blades on July 29, 2026 in exchange for a conditional draft pick.
Originally drafted in the 6th round, 112th overall, by the Red Deer Rebels in the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft.

Career Highlights

During the 2021-22 season, Thurston recorded 12 goals and 24 assists for 36 points in 33 GP for Delta Hockey Academy U16 Prep (CSSHL) leading the team in scoring.
Named the CSSHL U16 Prep Top Defenceman in 2021-22.
Produced four goals and 16 assists for 20 points in 33 GP for DHA U18 Prep in the 2022-23 season.
Joined the Rebels full time in 2023-24 and registered one assist in 41 games.
Potted nine goals and added 13 assists for 22 points in his second season in Red Deer in 2024-25, along with 96 PIM in 67 GP.

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