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2002-2003

2002-2003 Vancouver Giants Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Donald Choukalos (G)	43	1981	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'3"	201	L
		Andrew Gorski (G)	38	1986	Portland, OR, USA	6'1"	181	L
	#39	Joel Martin (G)	42	1982	Fort Worth, TX, USA	6'2"	185	L
	#1	Jordan McLaughlin (G)	40	1984	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#35	Clayton Turko (G)	38	1986	Waskatenau, AB, CAN	6'1"	170	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#23	Mark Ardelan (D)	41	1983	Avonlea, SK, CAN	5'11"	203	L
	#2	Mark Ashton (D)	39	1985	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	205	L
	#22	Andrew DeSousa (D)	41	1983	Richmond, BC, CAN	6'4"	205	L
	#5	Mark Fistric (D)	38	1986	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	225	L
	#4	Cody Franson (D)	37	1987	Sicamous, BC, CAN	6'5"	225	R
	#20	Landon Jones (D)	38	1986	High Prairie, AB, CAN	6'1"	192	L
	#7	Joe Logan (D)	38	1986	Gull Lake, SK, CAN	5'10"	190	L
	#25	Tyson Marsh (D)	40	1984	Quesnel, BC, CAN	6'1"	214	L
	#4	Rory Rawlyk (D)	41	1983	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'5"	218	L
	#22	Chad Scharff (D)	38	1986	Airdrie, AB, CAN	6'1"	216	L
	#24	Kevin Seibel (D)	41	1983	Swift Current, SK, CAN	6'1"	181	L
FORWARDS
	#9	Mitch Bartley (LW)	39	1985	Maple Ridge, BC, CAN	6'0"	205	L
	#34	Chad Bassen (C/LW)	41	1983	Strathmore, AB, CAN	6'0"	179	L
	#11	Robin Big Snake (LW)	40	1984	Siksika, AB, CAN	6'0"	209	L
	#10	Josh Bonar (RW)	40	1984	Port Alberni, BC, CAN	6'2"	198	R
	#8	Patrick Brandreth (LW)	40	1984	Squamish, BC, CAN	6'1"	181	L
	#17	Gilbert Brulé (C/RW)	37	1987	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'10"	185	R
	#28	Tyler Chambers (RW)	40	1984	Langley, BC, CAN	6'2"	216	R
	#19	Ryan Coghlan (C)	40	1984	Okotoks, AB, CAN	6'1"	192	L
	#12	Adam Courchaine (C/LW)	40	1984	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	#21	Triston Grant (LW)	40	1984	Neepawa, MB, CAN	6'1"	212	L
	#14	Richard Hamula (LW)	42	1982	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#34	Kyle Harris (RW)	39	1985	Wenatchee, WA, USA	5'10"	170	-
	#24	Marian Havel (C)	40	1984	Jihlava, CZE	6'0"	185	L
	#18	Kevin Hayman (C)	38	1986	Beaumont, AB, CAN	5'8"	165	L
	#28	Jiri Jakes (RW)	42	1982	Praha, CZE	6'4"	243	L
	#26	Robin Kovar (C)	40	1984	Valasske Mezirici, CZE	6'1"	192	R
	#27	Darren Lynch (RW)	41	1983	Regina, SK, CAN	6'0"	181	R
	#12	Nick Marach (RW)	43	1981	North Delta, BC, CAN	5'11"	185	R
	#16	Darrell May (F)	40	1984	St. Albert, AB, CAN	5'11"	194	R
	#15	T.J. Mulock (RW)	39	1985	Langley, BC, CAN	6'0"	183	R
	#29	Shaun Norrie (RW)	42	1982	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'3"	192	R
	#11	Jamison Orr (LW)	38	1986	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#15	Mark Shefchyk (LW)	39	1985	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	185	L

Position: G: 5, D: 8, F: 18Av Age: 19.00 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 192 lbsCompare with other teams »

2002-2003 Vancouver Giants Staff

Head CoachDean Evason
Asst. CoachMike Dyck
Goaltending CoachDarcy Wakaluk
General ManagerScott Bonner
Asst. Equipment ManagerMac Stewart
Asst. GM/Asst. CoachCraig Bonner
Athletic TherapistColin Robinson
Dir. of Media RelationsSean Kelso
Dir. of Player DevelopmentIan Gallagher
Ex. VP of Hockey OperationsScott Bonner
Franchise OwnerGordie Howe
Franchise OwnerPat Quinn
Franchise OwnerSultan Thiara
Franchise OwnerRon Toigo
Head ScoutJason Ripplinger
PresidentRon Toigo

Vancouver Giants Facts

Plays in: Western Hockey League
Team Colors: Maroon + Black + Grey + White
Town: Langley, BC, CAN Map
Founded: 2001

2002-2003 Vancouver Giants Roster Facts

Nationalities

35 players
3 players
1 player

Experience

Vancouver Giants: 2 280 GP
Czechia: 1 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Langley Events Centre
Location: Langley, BC
Capacity: 5 276
Construction Year: 2009

Vancouver Giants Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
12/30/2024 12:00 AM UTC	Vancouver Giants	Kelowna Rockets	-	WHL
12/28/2024 03:00 AM UTC	Kamloops Blazers	Vancouver Giants	-	WHL
12/16/2024 12:00 AM UTC	Vancouver Giants	Tri-City Americans	5 - 1	WHL
12/15/2024 03:00 AM UTC	Vancouver Giants	Victoria Royals	3 - 6	WHL
12/14/2024 03:05 AM UTC	Victoria Royals	Vancouver Giants	4 - 0	WHL

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Kyren Gronick (F)

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Jaden Lipinski (F)

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Brett Mirwald (G)

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Damian Palmeri (D)

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09/20/2024

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Dylan Hurren (D)

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09/17/2024

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Vancouver Giants History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2024-2025	WHL	31	14	13	-	-	4	115	130	32	1.03	3	-
2023-2024	WHL	68	32	32	-	-	4	222	249	68	1	3	First round loss
2022-2023	WHL	68	28	32	-	-	8	188	238	64	0.94	3	First round loss
2021-2022	WHL	68	24	39	-	-	5	185	254	53	0.78	3	Division Final loss
2020-2021	WHL	22	12	10	-	-	0	71	59	24	1.09	3	No playoffs held
2019-2020	WHL	62	32	24	-	-	6	189	166	70	1.13	3	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	WHL	68	48	15	-	-	5	228	162	101	1.49	1	Final loss
2017-2018	WHL	72	36	27	-	-	9	233	257	81	1.13	3	First round loss
2016-2017	WHL	72	20	46	-	-	6	183	296	46	0.64	5	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	WHL	72	23	40	-	-	9	199	273	55	0.76	5	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	WHL	72	27	41	-	-	4	189	251	58	0.81	5	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	WHL	72	32	29	-	-	11	234	248	75	1.04	3	Conference QF loss
2012-2013	WHL	72	21	49	-	-	2	197	299	44	0.61	5	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	WHL	72	40	26	-	-	6	255	234	86	1.19	2	Conference QF loss
2010-2011	WHL	72	35	32	4	-	1	236	251	75	1.04	2	Conference QF loss
2009-2010	WHL	72	41	25	-	-	6	267	211	88	1.22	10	Conference Final loss
2008-2009	WHL	72	57	10	-	-	5	319	151	119	1.65	2	Conference Final loss
2007-2008	WHL	72	49	15	-	-	8	250	155	106	1.47	3	Conference SF loss
2006-2007	WHL	72	45	17	-	-	10	245	143	100	1.39	4	Final loss
2005-2006	WHL	72	47	19	-	-	6	252	156	100	1.39	3	Champion
2004-2005	WHL	72	34	30	4	-	4	212	205	76	1.06	12	Conference QF loss
2003-2004	WHL	72	33	24	9	-	6	215	196	81	1.13	7	Conference SF loss
2002-2003	WHL	72	26	37	5	-	4	217	292	61	0.85	16	Conference QF loss
2001-2002	WHL	72	13	49	6	-	4	198	365	36	0.5	19	Did not make playoffs

Vancouver Giants Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2006-2007	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	6	5	4	1.33	2	Champion
2005-2006	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	-	-	-	8	11	2	0.67	3	Semifinal loss

Vancouver Giants Stars And Cult Players

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Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Bantam Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2024
1	#10	Blake Chorney (F)	05/13/2009	Nipawin, SK, CAN	5'11"	183 lbs
3	#55	Landon Horiachka (F)	01/06/2009	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'2"	187 lbs
4	#70	Dylan Hurren (D)	06/17/2009	Maple Ridge, BC, CAN	6'0"	157 lbs
5	#94	Riley Charlton (F)	06/23/2009	Chilliwack, BC, CAN	6'2"	168 lbs
6	#121	Brock Dingman (D)	07/26/2009	Carstairs, AB, CAN	6'1"	190 lbs
7	#143	Richard Wonyeneh (F)	03/21/2009	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'1"	183 lbs
9	#187	Braeden Malenchak (D)	07/10/2009	Rockyview, AB, CAN	6'3"	194 lbs
10	#209	Sam Rishaug (F)	01/02/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'11"	174 lbs
11	#231	David Lu (D)	03/15/2009	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	174 lbs
12	#253	Oliver Bryks (G)	04/02/2009	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	170 lbs
2023
1	#6	Ryan Lin (D)	04/18/2008	Richmond, BC, CAN	5'11"	172 lbs
1	#8	Brett Olson (F)	02/24/2008	Spruce Grove, AB, CAN	6'1"	185 lbs
3	#58	Braydon Riggall (D)	08/18/2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	201 lbs
5	#108	Hudson Getzlaf (F)	02/20/2008	Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'11"	154 lbs
6	#117	Kai Anderson (F)	04/07/2008	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	165 lbs
6	#126	Brayden Tremblay (D)	01/22/2008	Fruitvale, BC, CAN	6'3"	190 lbs
7	#139	Luca Pura (F)	07/26/2008	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'2"	185 lbs
8	#161	Rockston Ror-Chow (F)	08/27/2008	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	159 lbs
9	#183	Max Malinousky (F)	08/05/2008	West Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'6"	137 lbs
10	#205	Kaden Hayes (F)	05/07/2008	Chestermere, AB, CAN	5'10"	190 lbs
2022
1	#7	Cameron Schmidt (F)	01/19/2007	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'7"	157 lbs
1	#19	Aaron Obobaifo (F)	02/13/2007	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	185 lbs
1	#22	Jakob Oreskovic (F)	01/10/2007	Langley, BC, CAN	6'0"	174 lbs
3	#54	Colton Alain (D)	05/10/2007	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'4"	196 lbs
6	#119	Burke Hood (G)	04/30/2007	Brandon, MB, CAN	6'3"	192 lbs
7	#152	Liam Magnuson (D)	03/19/2007	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	201 lbs
9	#180	Simon Ward (F)	06/21/2007	Trail, BC, CAN	6'2"	201 lbs
10	#202	Matson Waring (D)	05/11/2007	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	181 lbs
11	#224	Cade Bolding (D)	05/15/2007	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'3"	170 lbs
12	#246	Markus Lam (F)	01/20/2007	Burnaby, BC, CAN	5'10"	170 lbs
13	#268	Chloe Primerano (D)	01/02/2007	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'8"	152 lbs

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