Ripplinger's contract is extended

Press Release

Vancouver, B.C. -- The Vancouver Giants are proud to announce the re-signing of Director of Player Personnel Jason Ripplinger to a multi- year contract extension with the Club.

Jason has been with the Giants organization since their inaugural season in 2001. He has been an extremely valuable member of the Giants organization over the years and has played an important role in identifying players to become members of the Giants family.

“Jason and his staff have been key elements to the success and the growth of this franchise,” comments Giants General Manager Scott Bonner , “and we are extremely pleased that Jason agreed to continue to guide this group for many years to come!”

Not only has Jason identified players through the Bantam Draft (Gilbert Brule, Jonathon Blum, Tyson Sexsmith, Evander Kane), he has also done a great job in helping to bring in players through the Clubs protected list .(Milan Lucic, Cody Franson , Spencer Machacek)

(Nathan also is a writer for Maineiacs Post to Post and the Maine Hockey Journal. He can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)