The Volleyball Showcase Coaches’ Symposium
Some of the top volleyball minds from across North America will be on hand to share their knowledge as part of the Coaching Symposium…
Some of the top volleyball minds from across North America will be on hand to share their knowledge as part of the Coaching Symposium…
Evan Patrician – who has played 95 of his 145 career WHL games with the Giants – scored on his own rebound with 12.8 seconds to play, sending Vancouver to a fourth consecutive defeat as the visiting Victoria Royals snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 win at Langley Events Centre in Western Hockey League action.
The Silvertips – ranked second in the Canadian Hockey League in the most recent top 10 polls – took away any open space, blocked countless shots and generally frustrated at the Vancouver Giants at every turn in skating to a 4-1 victory on Friday night in Western Hockey League action at Langley Events.
Mark it down for the history books: the first-ever player selected in the Arena Lacrosse League West Division draft was Matteo Tack.
The Board of the Canada Games Council (CGC) is happy to announce Kelly-Ann Paul as the organization’s next President and CEO. Paul, a long-time senior leader of the CGC, will be stepping into her new role on November 29, 2021 with an exciting 16 months ahead, including two Canada Games scheduled in Niagara and Prince Edward Island in the summer of 2022 and winter of 2023, respectively. Further, Paul will lead the vision for the future of the Canada Games through its next strategic plan.
Sports card and memorabilia collectors will have a chance to add to their collections as the Western Canada Collectibles Experience, featuring the Sports Collectors Convention, returns to Langley Events Centre.
With the score tied at one just past the midway point of the game, Sourdif took a pass at centre ice, skated down the wing and after getting a half-step on his opponent, beat Prince George Cougars goaltender Tyler Brennan for the go-ahead goal which stood as the winner in a 3-1 Vancouver Giants victory.
Three goals in a span of 125 seconds were more than enough offence for the Vancouver Giants as goaltender Jesper Vikman was nearly unbeatable at the other end of the ice, stopping 39 of 40 shots in a 3-1 victory.
There will be no shortage of knowledge when it comes to the coaches standing behind the benches in the new Arena Lacrosse League West Division as the four men tabbed to lead the four teams have in excess of a combined 100 years of experience.
Ken Buchan has been appointed Commissioner while Kevin Hill will act in a scouting/management role for the West Division.
Put the puck on goal and good things are bound to happen: Justin Lies proved that hockey cliche correct on Saturday night.
The Giants were back on the LEC ice for the first time since February 28, 2020, hosting the Prince George Cougars on Friday night in Western Hockey League action.
The event ran from September 9 to 12 and will be followed by the BBall Nationals boys club basketball championships, also at Langley Events Centre, from September 16 to 19.
The Arena Lacrosse League is excited to announce a partnership with Langley Events Centre that will bring the “ALL” (as it is officially known) to British Columbia. The ALL, which is currently preparing for its 5th season in Ontario, is the official minor league to the National Lacrosse League, providing a high-level development league for players, coaches, and officials with professional aspirations.
Newcomer youth in Surrey were thrilled to get a visit from Olympic long-distance runner Natasha Wodak August 30 at the finale event of DIVERSEyouth’s Run 5K program, in partnership with SportMedBC.