The Games took place October 31 to November 9 that saw 35 Canadian athletes compete in five sports all of whom finished on the podium in each of the following that saw 32 athletes win a medal, with all 35 making the medal rounds in their respective sports.

• Para swimming (8 medals) 
• Wheelchair basketball (2)
• Goalball (2)
• Boccia (1),
• Para Table Tennis (1).

Alyssa Smyth (Para swimming) and Andrew Woodrow (boccia) were Canada’s Closing Ceremony flag bearers.

Smyth, age 15, was Canada’s winningest athlete at the Games, capturing four gold medals in the pool. Eighteen-year-old Woodrow earned Canada’s boccia podium with a silver in the BC4 individuals.

CHILE 2025 CANADIAN YOUTH PARAPAN AM TEAM MEDALLISTS:

GOLD – Elise Froese, Rosie Long, Kayla MacKinnon, Mercy Nyakundi – Women’s 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball

GOLD – Dylan Cannan, Nasif Chowdhury, Cameron Gelowitz, Brandon Louie, Simon Mazi-Keep, Thai Milton, Ibrahim Odza, Bernard Rosello, Jeffer Ward, Judah Websdale – Men’s 5×5 Wheelchair Basketball

GOLD – Alyssa Smyth – Para Swimming, Junior Women’s 100m Freestyle Multi-Class

GOLD – Alyssa Smyth – Para Swimming, Junior Women’s 100m Breaststroke Multi-Class

GOLD – Alyssa Smyth – Para Swimming, Junior Women’s 50m Freestyle, Multi-Class

GOLD – Alyssa Smyth – Para Swimming, Junior Women’s 100m Butterfly Multi-Class

GOLD – Veronica MacLellan, Para Swimming, Junior Women’s 100m Backstroke Multi-Class

SILVER – Yehati Antone, Arianna Balson, Elena Hung, Lily-Anna King, Cassandra Ruttle, Sadie Trant – Women’s Goalball

SILVER – Roy Pan – Para Swimming, Senior Men’s 50m Butterfly Multi-Class

SILVER – Andrew Woodrow, Boccia, Men’s BC4 Individual

BRONZE – Thulir Hector – Para Table Tennis, Women’s Class 8-10 Singles

BRONZE – Will Campbell, Hayden Den Ouden, Samuel Devries, Caden Johnson, Harry Nickerson, Merrick Smith – Men’s Goalball

BRONZE – Lucas Van Herk – Para Swimming, Senior Men’s 200m Freestyle Multi-Class

BRONZE – Veronica MacLellan – Para Swimming, Junior Women’s 50m Freestyle, Multi-Class

Catherine Gosselin-Despres, Chief Sport Officer, Canadian Paralympic Committee mentioned “We are so proud of each and every athlete for their performances at the Games,” 

She continued to mention “It has been such an exciting week of competition watching the entire team proudly represent Canada on the international stage, and we have seen so many incredible results. We have a bright future ahead for Para sport in Canada, and we can’t wait to continue following and supporting each athlete’s journey.”

Canada’s Opening Ceremony flag bearers both captured medals in their respective events – Elise Froese winning gold in the women’s 3×3 wheelchair basketball tournament and Harry Nickerson claiming bronze alongside the men’s goalball team.

At 14 years old, Thulir Hector was Canada’s youngest medallist. She won Para table tennis bronze for the nation’s first medal of the Games.

In addition to the strong results on the field of play, Chile 2025 was an important event for classification, with several athletes classified at the Games for the first time and receiving their eligibility for international competition.  

This was the sixth edition of the Youth Parapan Am Games, with more than 1,500 athletes between the ages of 14 and 21 from over 30 countries in attendance. Canada competed for the first time since 2017.  

For more information on the Chile 2025 Youth Parapan Am Games, please visit Paralympic.ca/games/chile-2025-youth-parapan-american-games

For additional info contact

Nicole Watts

Senior Manager, Communications & PR

Canadian Paralympic Committee

nwatts@paralympic.ca / 

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We first met Grayson and his Family earlier this year at the Kids Sport Gala held at Tsawassen Springs and since then his “dream” has become reality.

At our first meeting I introduced him to the Vancouver Giants coaching staff at their training camp held at the Ladner Leisure Centre where the coaches were extremely gracious to chat with him which doesn’t always happen.

I mention that only due to the busy schedule that everyone has in today’s world, but regardless it was impressive to see it happen, so again thanks to the Vancouver Giants and especially Nathan Kanter.

Since the last time I posted Grayson’s world has taken off faster than the Snowbirds at the Boundary Bay Airshow this past July which continues to soar to new heights helping those less fortunate.

We all know that the cost of sporting equipment isn’t cheap in today’s world and heaven forbid for  single parents it’s even more expensive which is where Kids Sport comes into the picture.

Grayson has had the privilege to be the 7th skater on the ice with the following teams such as Delta Ice Hawks, Vancouver Canucks, Abbotsford Canucks, White Rock Whalers and the Surrey Eagles to name a few. In addition he was picked for the Athlete of the week for CTV 1130.

Knowing that he was going to the Canucks game I reached out to a good friend and Canuck Announcer Al Murdoch who along with Canuck staff brought him up to the media booth which I  graciously appreciated.

Personally I’m thrilled for the success he has taken his “dream” to for those less fortunate and if you ask him there’s no such thing as taking no for an answer.

It only goes that with his big heart and even bigger dreams, Grayson proudly shared his Play It Forward stickers with his team who  are helping spread the message that no child should go without sports gear.

The idea was his alone and did not come from any organization or minor Association and if any are trying to take the idea and run with it – think twice it comes from an eight-year old boy!!

The Giants embraced this as did minor Junior teams as did the local pro teams so that we can continue to come together and make a difference one stop, one voice and one child at a time.

There will be a sale upcoming next spring in North Delta Saturday March 14th from 10 -2 held at the New Hope Church so make the date on your calendar and put it in your planner so you don’t miss out with all donations and funds raised going to Kids Sport Delta.

Anyone wishing to  contact him can do so via his e-mail which is controlled by Adults is grayson@playitforwardsportsdelta.com and if you can’t reach him contact me at sportswave@dccnet.com 

If you need any stickers let me know and I’ll get them to you

Thanks for supporting Grayson – it’s something you won’t regret!!!!!

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Sure – we still have skeptics who wonder why but they thankfully are in the minority while the majority are excited to welcome the new Vancouver Goldeneyes pro Women’s hockey team to Vancouver.

They start training camp next week at the PNE Coliseum for two workouts a day for the first week then finalize things both on and off the ice for their home opener, which I hope is packed with everyone welcoming them to Vancouver and area.

Over the past while I have been in conversation with the teams media and community relations Manager Liz Montroy who has promised to send up to date press releases to keep you “in the loop” asking for your support.

I for one along with my Sportswave team as well as Eastlink TV will be covering this event especially on the opening night considering that neither the Canucks or the Warriors are playing so mark the date on your calendar.

The following are the most recent press releases we received from Liz – Enjoy the read!!

The Vancouver Goldeneyes’ logo is inspired by the Common Goldeneye duck species native to the Northern Hemisphere. 

The logo features a golden bird’s eye with a bold, sunset gold color, symbolizing vision, clarity, and focus. 

The eye is surrounded by wings in motion, representing speed, precision, and dynamic spirit. 

The wings are curved, reflecting the natural meeting point of land and ocean in Vancouver’s unique geography. The logo points northwest, grounding the team’s identity in its geographical location.

The design embodies the team’s values of speed, strength, and unity, mirroring the bird’s characteristics. 

According to General Manager Cara Gardner Morey, the Goldeneye’s ability to soar high, dive deep, and move in synchrony reflects the team’s aspirations.

The logo’s color palette includes Pacific Blue, Coastal Cream, and bronze, paying homage to Vancouver’s natural beauty.

Logo Design Elements:

• Golden Eye: Symbolizes vision, clarity, and focus
• Wings: Represent speed, precision, and dynamic spirit
• Pacific Blue and Coastal Cream: Reflect Vancouver’s coastal landscape
• Bronze: Adds an earthy tone, echoing the city’s natural surroundings

Overall, the logo is a meaningful representation of Vancouver’s spirit and the team’s identity.

What’s the inspiration behind the name?

The Vancouver Goldeneyes got their name from the Common Goldeneye, a bird native to British Columbia’s coastal waters and forested lakes. 

This bird is known for its striking appearance, with piercing yellow eyes and lightning-fast reflexes, making it a fitting symbol for a hockey team. 

The name represents precision, agility, and resilience, qualities that mirror the game of hockey and the athletes who play it.

According to Ali Bologna, PWHL’s Senior Director of Brand & Marketing, the team wanted a name that felt truly unique to Vancouver, reflecting the city’s natural surroundings and authentic outdoor experiences. 

The Goldeneyes logo features a bold golden eye at its center, symbolizing vision, clarity, and focus, with elements that reflect the city’s geography and the bird’s swift movement.

Some notable aspects of the team’s name and logo include²:

Team Identity: The Goldeneyes aim to embody the qualities of the bird, such as speed, agility, and resilience.

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Now that we know Sailing is on the world stage Canada is sending 21 athletes who were selected based on the Canadian Sailing Team Sport Canada Carding Criteria which includes their overall performance over the 2024-2025 season.

Funding is often an issue with all athletes who compete for Canada and in conversation with some it’s even harder for athletes who reach the Olympic stage.

Thankfully Canada’s carded sailors from the Canadian Sailing Team are receiving financial support through the Sport Canada Athlete Assistance Program to offset any costs related to their selected sport. 

This also includes all team members who also receive tuition support for any post-secondary education during their high-performance career and eventually when they retire which took far too long to happen.

This year’s Canadian Sailing Team is comprised of three new members:

Valentino Blewett (Whistler, B.C.-Whistler Sailing) competes in iQFoil and won gold at the 2025 iQFoil Youth and Junior International Games. 

He also took the 11th spot at the 2025 iQFoil Youth and Junior World Championships.

Victoria Coady (Coquitlam, B.C.-RVYC) won the gold medal in ILCA 6 at the 2022 Canada Summer Games, as well as at the 2024 Sail Canada ILCA 6 Senior Championship. 

She took second place at the 2022 and 2023 editions of that same national championship.

Lilly Rainham (Halifax, N.S.-RNSYS) competes in ILCA 6. After learning to sail in 2021, she was the top Canadian at the 2023 ILCA 6 Youth World Championship and U21 World Championship. 

She was also the 2024 female North American champion and provincial champion, in addition to being the top female sailor at the 2024 ILCA Canadian Championships.

Sail Canada 2025-2026 Canadian Sailing Team

• Ryan Anderson (Halifax, N.S./RNSYS) – ILCA 7
• Annalise Balasubramanian (Toronto, ON/RCYC/OST) – ILCA 6
• Valentino Blewett (Whistler, B.C.- Whistler Sailing) – iQFoil
• Liam Bruce (Oakville, ON/PCYC) – ILCA 7
• Emily Bugeja (Vancouver, B.C.-RVYC) – Formula Kite
• Victoria Coady (Coquitlam, B.C.- RVYC) – ILCA 6
• Sarah Douglas (Toronto, ON/ABYC) – ILCA 6
• Clara Gravely (Toronto, ON/ABYC) – ILCA 6
• Madeline Gillis (Halifax, N.S.) – Nacra 17
• William Jones (Aldershot, ON/ RHYC) – 49er
• James Juhasz (Oakville, ON, OYS) – ILCA 7
• Antonia Lewin-LaFrance (Chester, N.S./RNSYS/CYC) – 49erFX
• Georgia Lewin-LaFrance (Chester, N.S./RNSYS/CYC) – 49erFX
• Scott Lutes (Mahone Bay, N.S. – LYC) – RS Venture Connect
• John McRoberts (Victoria, B.C./RVicYC) – RS Venture Connect
• Bruce Millar (Victoria, B.C./RVicYC) – 2.4mR
• Arie Moffat (Kingston, ON/KYC) – 49er
• Lilly Rainham (Halifax, N.S.-RNSYS) – ILCA 6
• Galen Richardson (Toronto, ON-RCYC) – Nacra 17
• Thomas Staples (Beaconsfield, QC, Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club) – 49er
• William Staples (Beaconsfield, QC, Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club) – 49er

More information is available on Sail Canada website at www.sailing.ca.

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Returning home continues to be home ice motivation and given the support they receive they jumped out to an early lead in the second period against the Flames.

This game saw Richmond’s Quinn Orr get his third of the season after a scoreless first period managing to get set-up by Brody Lindal and Joshua Mytton.    

Knowing the pressure was on, it was David Yoon who finished a nice three way passing play at 6:12 that saw Dylan Nazareth and William Huo give them an early mid period 2-1 lead.

The Flames simply aren’t used to trailing in any game and you could sense that it wouldn’t be long before they got on the board getting their first at 7:48 on the power play making it a 2-1 contest.

The Sockeyes held the lead in the shot department after two periods by a narrow 25-21 and despite a strong start the Flames Manny Sandhu got his second of the game tying the game at two that put extra pressure on the Sockeyes.

The previous meeting September 30th saw the Flames not only outshoot the Sockeyes by 32-26 they also stole a 4-3 win  giving them their first loss of the season and that alone never sat well with the team.

With the time coming to an end and many pondering the game going to overtime, pressure was clearly on the Sockeyes that saw Quinn Orr get his second of the game, hammering a blistering shot from the point for the 3-2 win at 19:40.

To the frustration of the Flames they pulled out all stops only to come up short, unable to get the tying goal giving the Sockeyes to the delight of the fans in a contest that took 2:25 to play.

Richmond grabbed the games first two stars with the games first star to Quinn Orr,(2 G/0A) second star to David Yoon (1G/!A) with the games third to Flames Matthew Candusson who faced 56 shots stopping 53.

This season the Sockeyes welcomed a rare Saturday night game a short two nights later taking on the newly named Burnaby Steelers with a 5:45 pm start.

To no surprise they jumped out to another fast start with David Yoon (10th) opening the scoring at 10:19 with William Huo and Dylan Nazareth getting helpers that was the start of the first four.

Calgary’s Keelan Wyke got his second of the season and put the Sockeyes up by two with Brody Lindal and Teo Lin setting him up for a goal that was a long time coming with Dad in the stands watching.

We continue to mention shots on goal and this period was no different outshooting the Steelers by a 18-3 margin which everyone is getting used to.

The second saw Brody Lindal (3rd) at the three minute mark with Keelan Wyke and Jonathan Zhang working magic, setting him up for the 3-0 lead.

We are getting used to things coming in pairs for either a goal and an assist knowing that it was Dylan Nazareth getting his second point of the game with David Yoon and William Huo adding points to their total for a 4-0 lead.

With the second coming to a close the Steelers Trevor Chin put them on the board with the Sockeyes holding a 4-1 lead after forty minutes and holding onto a 25-10 lead in shots.

Richmond’s Kai Adano opened the scoring in the third at 1:15 with Lindal and Lin on the set up only to have the Steelers Ryan McCauley getting a power play goal making it a 5-2 Sockeyes lead.

Often goals can motivate and the Steelers previous goal gave the bench confidence allowing Amendo Sim get his first of the season pulling the visitors within two making it a 5-3.

The Steelers pressed only to have Calgary’s Carter Voll (5th) with assists to both Jonathan Zhang and Keelan Wyke giving them a 6-3 win.

To no surprise Keelan Wyke (1G/2A) was named first star, Dylan Nazareth (1G/1A) second star and Amadeo Sim (1G/1A) the games third star outshooting the visiting Steelers 48-20.

Next up saw the visiting Tsumani visit the “Fish Tank” who trail in the shot department with the Sockeyes holding first place with 22 points while  the visitors sitting forth in the standing with 14 points.

This game is extra special because the boys will be hitting the ice with pink stick tape in support of breast cancer awareness and we’ve all lost a loved one due to such a vicious disease still looking for a cure.

In conversation with some of the players they were thrilled  to support “Breast Cancer Awareness” and as a couple have mentioned “everyone has lost someone to cancer so giving our support to this is extra special.”

Sockeyes Beaudy Beaudin got the scoring started at 1:02 in after a long end to end rush set up by Captain Teo Lin followed by one from Carter Voll at 10:53 and one from Dylan Nazareth closing out the first with the 3-0 lead.

The second started with another strong performance scoring another three as Melbourne’s Brody Lindal managed a shorthanded marker set up from Teo lIn at 10:51 for their second of the period from David Yoon and a third from William Huo giving them a 6-0 lead after two  as well as outshooting the Tsunami by 22-4.

David Yoon and Dylan Nazareth each got their second of the game for an impressive 8-0 win outshooting the visitors 55-24.

Join the Sockeyer for Halloween in the Fish Tank and dress up in a Halloween Costume for free entry and check out the “kids Zone for fun activities and treats

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Many or some were questioning the cost to bring him to the team but overall it’s money well spent considering that they continue to fill the stands noting that this contest saw the largest postseason crowd in the club’s MLS era on hand of 32,066 given their 3-0 win over FC Dallas in Game 1 of Round One in the 2025 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.

The club saw strong performance from Emmanuel Sabbi as well goals from Daniel Ríos, and Thomas Müller’s penalty kick and an impressive sliding effort from Kenji Cabrera in the Best-of-3 championship series.

Whitecaps FC head coach Jesper Sørensen made one change from the regular season finale – a 2-1 loss also against FC Dallas – on October 18. 

With centre back Mathías Laborda sitting out due to an ejection, Ralph Priso continued where he left off from the previous match to fill out the back four.

Ali Ahmed was a dynamo on the left wing. In the 11th minute, the Canadian international snuck in at the near post to draw defenders close. 

On the right side of the danger area, Müller avoided a challenge to expertly lay off for an oncoming Berhalter, who didn’t get full power on his first attempt – an 18-yard dribbler that slipped into FC Dallas goalkeeper Michael Collodi’s gloves.

The Blue and White were energized, as Sabbi next took a long through ball and fought off opposing centre back Osaze Urhoghide during a 20-yard sprint. Close to goal, the defender just managed to get his foot on the ball to snuff out the opportunity.

Throughout the first half, Sabbi put on a show. He brought gasps out of the record playoff faithful with a mesmerizing display of trickery. 

Add this one to the highlight reel for possession – a stutter-step, backwards pedal, and then a successful one-on-two with Müller, leaving midfielders Kaick Ferreira and Christian Cappis dumbfounded.

The 27-year-old winger kept his head up to slip the ball ahead to Müller, who put it directly back for another chance that was stopped by Collodi.

Whitecaps FC continued to feed Sabbi. Defensive midfielder Andrés Cubas looped a perfect ball into the middle of the box that Sabbi’s boots almost poked past Collodi, who had raced off his line. Even Müller was inspired to pull off a mini-bicycle kick a few minutes later that was denied.

After Dallas had a rare attacking foray – they finished the match with zero shots taken – the boys from the Village of Vancouver executed an impressive breakout that led to glory. 

Berhalter spotted Ahmed out wide; he quickly cracked a short cross in for Ríos, who nodded home with authority in the 43rd minute.

Both Ahmed, with his 11th helper across all competitions in 2025, and Berhalter, his club-leading 16th assist across all competitions, added to their career highs. In the first half, Whitecaps FC put six attempts on target.

After play resumed, Sabbi picked up where he had left off.

He took a Berhalter ball to spring loose. One-on-one with centre back Sebastien Ibeagha, Sabbi flexed his muscles in full flight, but his drive barely swerved wide of the far post.

On his next chance, Sabbi changed tactics – he darted diagonally inside the area for round two with Ibeagha. 

This time, the defender was overzealous; referee Victor Rivas pointed to the spot. Müller calmly drilled into the top corner for 2-0 at the hour. 

The German legend remains a perfect six-for-six in penalties across all competitions since he joined Whitecaps FC.

Seven minutes from time, the Blue and White added another insurance marker when substitute striker Rayan Elloumi bullied his way to the goal line. 

Before he was dragged down by defender Lalas Abubakar, the 18-year-old sent a low cross that flashed across goal to sub Kenji Cabrera, who impressively tapped the ball in while sliding on his backside for 3-0.

Before the final whistle, Belgian defender Joedrick Pupe subbed in for his first appearance with Whitecaps FC, while Takaoka faced no shots to claim the clean sheet. 

Up next, Whitecaps FC head to the Lone Star State for Game 2 of this Best-of-3 series. FC Dallas will host the Blue and White on Saturday, November 1, at 6:30 p.m. PT. 

You can cheer on the boys by watching the match on Apple TV or TSN. Fans can also listen on CKNW.com or 101.1 HD3.

If necessary, a winner-take-all Game 3 would be back at BC Place on Friday, November 7.

The winner of this series will face the winner of third seeded Los Angeles FC and sixth seeded Austin FC, which the ‘Caps would host if they advance. 

For ticket options to all matches, go to whitecapsfc.com/tickets.

MATCH DETAILS

Referee: Victor Rivas,                   Attendance: 32,066

ERDINGER Man of the Match: Emmanuel Sabbi

Scoring Summary

43’ – VAN – Daniel Ríos (Ali Ahmed, Sebastian Berhalter)

60’ – VAN – Thomas Müller (penalty kick)

83’ – VAN – Kenji Cabrera (Rayan Elloumi)

Cautions

73’ – DAL – Ramiro,                  89’ – DAL – Enes Sali

90’+4 – VAN – Tate Johnson      90’+6 – DAL – Osaze Urhoghide

Statistics

Possession: VAN 62% – DAL 38%         Shots: VAN 22 – DAL 0

Shots on Goal: VAN 10 – DAL 0,           Saves: VAN 0 – DAL 7

Fouls: VAN 18 – DAL 7,                        Offsides: VAN 2 – DAL 4

Corners: VAN 10 – DAL 1

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We received the following from the Giants and wanted to share and wish them all the best.

Enjoy the read.

Five  Vancouver Giants players have been listed by NHL Central Scouting on their preliminary players to watch list for the 2026 NHL Draft: defenceman Ryan Lin (A rating), forward Tyus Sparks (C Rating), forward Tobias Tomik (C Rating), forward Aaron Obobaifo (W rating) and forward Brett Olson (W rating).

NHL Central Scouting announced the list – a compilation of draft-eligible prospects from all the major development leagues throughout North America and Europe – on Monday morning.

Players with A ratings are considered potential first-round picks. Players with B ratings are considered possible second or third-round choices; those with C ratings are potential fourth or fifth-round candidates; players with a W rating are possible sixth and seventh-round picks.

Below is where the players were ranked:

CLICK FOR THE LIST

Lin (Richmond, B.C.) had already been publicly listed as an ‘A’ prospect, after he was the first WHL player named to team CHL for November CHL USA Prospects Challenge.

Lin (16) was WHL Rookie of the Year finalist last year finishing the season with 53 points in 60 games becoming just the second rookie WHL defenceman aged 16 or younger to hit the 50-point mark in 35 years. 

His 53 points rank seventh among U-17 defencemen in the entire CHL since 1990.

The right-shot blueliner has 13 points already in the 2025-26 season on three goals and 10 assists, which ranks first among all WHL defencemen. 

Internationally, Lin has won three medals with Hockey Canada: bronze at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, gold at the 2025 IIHF U18 World Championship and gold at the 2024 U17 World Hockey Challenge with Canada White.

Sparks (Boise, ID) played for the Giants as a 16-year-old last season, registering 11 goals and 17 points in 53 games. 

He has taken a massive step this year, currently with nine points (4G-5A) in 12 games. All nine points have come at even-strength. The right-winger has a lethal shot and has gotten noticeably quicker.

Tomik (Trencin, Slovakia) joined the Giants this season after playing in the Slovakian professional league for HK Dukla Trencin, where he scored six goals and added a pair of assists for eight points in 40 games. 

He also recorded 11 points in seven games in the U20 Slovakian league last year, on four goals and seven assists. Tomik has six points (3G-3A) so far for the Giants in his first season in North America.

Obobaifo (Calgary, Alta.) was limited to just 13 games played last season – his first year of draft eligibility – where he put up 10 points (6G-4A). 

This season, he has recorded six points (2G-4A) through 12 games. Like Sparks, Obobaifo is also much quicker this season and has been moved to centre.

Olson (Spruce Grove, Alta.) for the Giants as a 16-year-old last season, registering 15 points (4G-11A) in 64 games.

This season, he has five points (2G-3A) in 12 games, but he has always been defensively responsible.

Lin is one of seven players developed in the WHL that earned an ‘A’ rating, along with defencemen Carson Carels of the Prince George Cougars and Daxon Rudolph of the Prince Albert Raiders; forwards JP Hurlbert of the Kamloops Blazers and Mathis Preston of the Spokane Chiefs; and former WHL players Gavin McKenna (Medicine Hat Tigers) and Keaton Verhoeff (Victoria Royals).

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Vancouver Giants netminder Burke Hood has been named the Mary Brown’s Chicken WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending Sunday, October 19, 2025, the Western Hockey League announced Monday.

Hood went 2-0-0-0 this past weekend with a 1.50 goals-against average and .955 save percentage, stopping 64 of 67 shots thrown his way in the two games.

The 18-year-old New York Islanders draft pick was named the second star of the night in a 5-2 Giants win over the Wenatchee Wild on Friday. Hood steered aside 35 of 37 shots.

He followed it up with a clutch performance against the defending champion Medicine Hat Tigers on Sunday, stopping 29 shots thrown his way, including 14 second period saves. Hood was only beaten once in a 3-1 win.

Brandon, Man. product is 3-0-0 in his last three starts with a .949 save percentage. On the season, he now holds a 5-4-0 record with a 3.84 G.A.A. and a .879 save percentage.

The 6-foot-4, 200-pound goalie recently appeared in his 50th career game. Hood is now 24-17-6 in 51 career games with a 3.26 G.A.A. and .905 save percentage.

The Giants (5-6-0-1) now have points in four straight (3-0-0-1) and play next on Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at home against the Portland Winterhawks for Hockey Fights Cancer night.

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Doing the broadcast for Richmond in the PJHL we are extremely fortunate to have a select few Special Olympic Athletes work with the team, which we are thankful for.

We received the following from the Special Olympics and wanted to share.

Enjoy the read and Congratulations to all the Athletes.

We are thrilled to announce the Special Olympics Team BC 2026 Training Squad! Congratulations to all the dedicated individuals who will work toward competing with pride at the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat, Alberta, from August 11 to 15, 2026. 

Special Olympics Team BC athletes will work hard to prepare for the National Games. 

This includes training weekly with their local programs, participating in fitness programs and dryland training, working with sport-specific experts, and focusing on diet and nutrition.    

In Medicine Hat, SOBC athletes will compete in 10 sports:  

• 10-pin bowling 
• Basketball 
• Bocce 
• Golf 
• Powerlifting 
• Rhythmic gymnastics 
• Soccer 
• Softball 
• Swimming (aquatics) 
• Track and field (athletics) 

Athletes will be competing for the opportunity to represent Canada at the 2027 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Santiago, Chile.   

The Special Olympics Team BC 2026 Training Squad is fortunate to have the support of a vital network of hometown training coaches, of our families, friends, and community supporters, and of the sponsors who help make Special Olympics programs and competitions possible.   

Being part of Special Olympics Team BC provides athletes with opportunities to build confidence, further develop their skills, and make new friends.    

“It was inspiring to watch Special Olympics BC athletes come together from every corner of the province and compete with such heart at Provincial Games. The athletes selected for the #SOTeamBC2026 Training Squad have shown incredible determination, and I know they’ll bring that same drive as they prepare for the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games. I can’t wait to cheer them on as they push for personal bests in Medicine Hat!”

Michelle Cruickshank, Chef de Mission for Special Olympics Team BC 2026

The pathway to becoming part of Special Olympics provincial and national teams starts with participating in our year-round programs across the province. 

Learn how to register today so you can find fun and friendship in weekly programs, and access future competitions and opportunities to try to advance! 

Stay tuned to Special Olympics BC’s website and social media accounts for all your Team BC news! #SOTeamBC2026 

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