Victoria-raised defenceman signs with Vancouver Giants
Published 10:30 am Thursday, October 29, 2026
Trusting the process has paid off for Sullivan Humeniuk.
The Spectrum Secondary School alumnus has officially signed with the Western Hockey League’s (WHL) Vancouver Giants.
The 19-year-old has worked his way through the junior ranks over the past several seasons, officially earning his WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement on Oct. 28.
“We’re happy to have Sullivan join our organization,” Giants head coach and general manager Michael Dyck said. “He has embraced the role we’ve given him and has continued to improve every day.”
Humeniuk, a six-foot-three blueliner, began his journey with the South Island Royals in the BCEHL in 2021-22. He progressed through the Royals’ program, rising from U15 AAA to their U18 team.
He went on to play a handful of games with the Victoria Cougars (VIJHL) in 2023-24 before joining Pacific Coast Academy (CSSHL) for the 2024-25 season, where he produced at a point-per-game pace from the blueline.
Although he went undrafted in the WHL, Humeniuk earned an opportunity with the Spokane Chiefs last September, appearing in three pre-season contests and recording an assist.
While he didn’t land a spot with Spokane, the experience earned him a shot with the Drumheller Dragons (AJHL), an opportunity he made the most of last season. In 51 games in the Alberta circuit, Humeniuk finished seventh in scoring among defencemen, recording 35 points, including six goals. He was also named to the AJHL All-Rookie Team.
Midway through his lone season with the Dragons, Hockey Canada took notice, calling him up to represent Canada at the 2025 Junior A World Hockey Challenge. Competing with Canada West, he earned silver at the annual tournament.
That steady progression was enough to earn a training camp invitation from his hometown WHL club, the Royals.
Humeniuk played one pre-season game with Victoria before joining the Giants for a pair of pre-season contests. That was enough to earn the blueliner a spot on Vancouver’s opening-night roster.
Since then, he has appeared in nine games for the Giants, recording one assist. The point came on Oct. 10, marking his first career point in the WHL.
“I am honoured to sign with the Vancouver Giants and be part of such an outstanding organization with this group of exceptional and hard working players,” Humeniuk said.
“I’d like to thank the organization for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. I’m so grateful for my family, coaches and teammates who have always supported me along the way. I’m looking forward to getting to work and helping the team win in any way possible.”
Beyond hockey, Humeniuk also played high-level baseball growing up in Greater Victoria. He competed with the Victoria Eagles program and won gold with Zone 6 at the 2022 BC Summer Games.
The Giants currently sit second in the WHL’s Western Conference with an 8-2-1-2 record, one spot ahead of the Royals.
On Friday (Oct. 30), the two early-season contenders will face off in Langley, potentially giving Humeniuk a chance to play against his hometown team for the first time.