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Vancouver Giants

The Vancouver Giants are a Canadian major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League (WHL), based in Langley, British Columbia.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Vancouver Giants are a Canadian major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League (WHL), based in Langley, British Columbia. Founded in 2001, the team won the Ed Chynoweth Cup in 2006 and the Memorial Cup in 2007.

History

The Vancouver Giants were founded in 2001 and joined the WHL as a major junior franchise. Their early success included a WHL championship in 2006 and a Memorial Cup title in 2007.

Arena and location

The team is based in Langley, British Columbia. It played home games at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver until moving to the Langley Events Centre in 2016.

Competitive achievements

The Giants have won both a league championship and a national junior championship. Their major titles are the Ed Chynoweth Cup in 2006 and the Memorial Cup in 2007.

Team identity

The Giants compete in the WHL and are identified by maroon, black, grey and white team colours. They are one of the Vancouver-area junior hockey franchises with a large regional fan base.

Key facts

  • The Giants are a major junior ice hockey team in the WHL.
  • The franchise was founded in 2001.
  • The team won the WHL championship in 2006.
  • The Giants won the Memorial Cup in 2007.
  • They played at the Pacific Coliseum before moving to the Langley Events Centre in 2016.
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Canadian context

The Vancouver Giants are part of Canada's major junior hockey system and are a notable British Columbia WHL franchise, with championship success in both the WHL and Memorial Cup.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Vancouver Giants?
They are a Canadian major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League.
When were the Vancouver Giants founded?
The franchise was founded in 2001.
What titles have the Vancouver Giants won?
They won the Ed Chynoweth Cup in 2006 and the Memorial Cup in 2007.
Where do the Vancouver Giants play home games?
They play at the Langley Events Centre in Langley, British Columbia.
Did the team always play in Langley?
No. The Giants played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver before moving to Langley in 2016.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vancouver_Giants
    Supports: Founded in 2001; WHL team based in Langley, British Columbia; won Ed Chynoweth Cup in 2006 and Memorial Cup in 2007; moved from Pacific Coliseum to Langley Events Centre in 2016.
  2. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/864/vancouver-giants
    Supports: Plays in the Western Hockey League; town listed as Langley, BC; founded in 2001; team colours listed.
  3. Canadian Hockey League — https://chl.ca/whl-giants/
    Supports: Official team page for the Vancouver Giants and confirmation of their WHL membership.