A vital position has been filled by the Vancouver Giants, with the announcement Tuesday that Paul Ng will serve as the team鈥檚 new Equipment Manager starting in the 2025-26 WHL season.
Ng replaces Cord Ivanco, who took a position with the American Hockey League's Calgary Wranglers, an affiliate of the NHL Calgary Flames, in June.
Ng, originally from Saskatoon, has worked for multiple Junior A and U-18 clubs over the years, including the Humboldt Broncos (SJHL), Merritt Centennials (BCHL), Burnaby Express (BCHL) and Vancouver North West Giants (BCEHL). He was part of the RBC Cup Champion Express in 2006 and won four provincial championships with the North West Giants between 2006-10.
鈥淗is wealth of experience will be a huge asset to our team,鈥� said Giants Assistant General Manager Pete Toigo. 鈥淗is passion for the game and eagerness to return to junior hockey made him a great fit for the Giants.鈥�
Hockey equipment manager handle everything from maintaining player equipment to ensuring a smooth game day operation, and their behind-the-scenes work is crucial for player safety, performance, and overall team efficiency.
They make sure players have properly fitted, well-maintained, and safe equipment, including skates, helmets, and protective gear and handle everything from setting up the locker room and benches to managing equipment during games, including stick replacements and repair
