Giants Sign 2007-Born Goaltender Burke Hood
September 9, 2022 – Western Hockey League (WHL) – Vancouver Giants News Release
Goaltender Burke Hood
(Vancouver Giants, Credit: Rob Wilton)
Vancouver, B.C. – General Manager Barclay Parneta announced today that the team has signed 2007-born goaltender Burke Hood (Brandon, MB) to a Standard WHL Player Agreement.
Burke Hood (6’1′, 164-pounds) was selected by the Giants in Round 6 of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. Hood was the highest selected Manitoban goaltender in the 2022 draft. He played last season with RINK Hockey Academy Winnipeg U-15 Prep, where he posted a 9-4-1 record and a 2.62 GAA.
Hood is coming off of an impressive showing at Training Camp, where he helped backstop Team Byram to a 2-1-1 record in the scrimmages, and made 21 saves on 24 shots in the Quinn/Howe Legends Cup Game on Sunday.
“Burke established himself early in our camp, he plays with a lot of confidence and never gives up on the puck” said Barclay Parneta. “We’re excited to welcome Burke and his family to the Vancouver Giants organization.”
The G-Men will take the ice for preseason action twice this weekend. Tonight on Friday, September 9th at Jon Baillie Arena (Port Coquitlam) is the first tune-up against the Prince George Cougars. The game is already sold out and begins at 7:00PM. Then on Sunday, September 11th, the Giants face the rival Victoria Royals at the Langley Events Centre. Tickets will be available at the door prior to the 4:00 PM puck drop.
Images from this story
• Discuss this story on the Western Hockey League message board…
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
