2024-25 Season Preview – Vancouver Giants

Ahead of the 2024-25 WHL Season, the Western Hockey League will be previewing the rosters of our Clubs in a 22-part, team-by-team series. 

Now, we shift to Langley, B.C. – the home of NHL prospects Jaden Lipinski, Tyler Thorpe, Connor Levis, Colton Roberts, and the Vancouver Giants.

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RETURNING LEADERS
Jaden Lipinski
Forward (2004)
23-24 Season (WHL): 67 GP – 24 G – 42 A

Tyler Thorpe
Forward (2005)
23-24 Season (WHL): 51 GP – 23 G – 21 A

Connor Levis
Forward (2004)
23-24 Season (WHL): 65 GP – 24 G – 31 A

KEY ARRIVALS
Ryan Lin
Defenceman (2008)
23-24 Season (CSSHL U18): 28 GP – 10 G – 22 A
2023 1st Round Pick – 6th Overall

Brett Olson
Forward (2008)
23-24 Season (AEHL U18): 35 GP – 25 G – 35 A
2023 1st Round Pick – 8th Overall

Tyus Sparks
Forward (2008)
23-24 Season (15U AAA): 37 GP – 33 G – 20 A
U.S. Priority: 2023 1st Round Pick – 8th Overall

KEY DEPARTURES
Samuel Honzek
Forward (2004)
23-24 Season (WHL): 33 GP – 10 – 21 A
Calgary Flames Organization

Brett Mirwald
Goaltender (2003)
23-24 Season (WHL): 55 GP – 3.10 GAA – .913 SV%
Aged out

Logen Hammett
Defenceman (2003)
23-24 Season (WHL): 67 GP – 8 G – 12 A
Aged out

NOTABLE DRAFT ELIGIBLES
Cameron Schmidt
Forward (2007)
23-24 Season (WHL): 59 GP – 31 G – 27 A

Aaron Obobaifo
Forward (2007)
23-24 Season (WHL): 56 GP – 6 G – 12 A

Jakob Oreskovic
Forward (2007)
23-24 Season (WHL): 41 GP – 3 G – 1 A

GIANTS BY THE NUMBERS (2023-24)
Team Record: 32-32-4-0 (68 points)
Division Ranking: 3rd, B.C.
2024 WHL Playoffs: lost First Round (Everett Silvertips)
Goals For: 222 (14th)
Goals Against: 249 (12th)
PP (Overall): 20.7 (16th)
PK (Overall): 78.4 (7th)