Giants Acquire Defenceman Tyler Vanscourt From Moose Jaw

The Vancouver Giants acquired defenceman Tyler Vanscourt in exchange for a 5th round pick in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft. The 19-year old from Corona, California is a right handed defenceman with offensive potential. This season he has 8 goals, 13 assists, and 21 points in 40 games split between Prince Albert and Moose Jaw. Originally taken in the 7th round, 152nd overall in the 2007 WHL Bantam Draft by the Kootenay Ice, Vanscourt will be joining his fifth WHL team. He will join the Giants Monday and is expected to play Tuesday night when the Giants play host to the Prince George Cougars at 7:00 pm at the Pacific Coliseum.

Tyler Vanscourt
Defence
Corona, CA
April 10, 1992
5'11, 180
Shoots Right

Regular Season                                             GP    G    A    PTS    PIM
2011-12    Moose Jaw Warriors        WHL        14    1    3     4        11
2011-12    Prince Albert Raiders      WHL        26    7    10    17      27
2010-11    Spokane Chiefs              WHL        57    4    19    23      49
2009-10    Marquette Rangers        NAHL        39    4    4      8       86
2009-10    Topeka Roadrunners      NAHL         4    0    1       1        4
2008-09    Kootenay Ice                 WHL        29    1    0       1       19
   
Playoffs                                                 GP    G    A    PTS    PIM
2011        Spokane Chiefs        WHL        16    0    1     1       4
2009        Kootenay Ice            WHL        1     0    0     0       0