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Lin Named March CSSHL WHL Alumni of the Month

Former Delta Hockey Academy and current Vancouver Giants defenseman Ryan Lin has been named the March CSSHL WHL Alumni Player of the Month.

The Richmond, BC product recorded at least a single point in all seven regular season games he played in in March, finishing with nine assists. On March 28 he would record his first career WHL playoff assist in game one of his teams opening round series.

During the regular season Lin would finish fifth among all WHL rookies, and second among rookie defensemen, with 53 points in 60 games. His 48 assists led all WHL rookies.

Prior to his time in the WHL Lin spent three seasons in the CSSHL with Delta. He joined Delta Green for the 2021/22 U15 Prep season, producing 31 points in 29 games. He would add five assists in five playoff games as Delta Green captured the 2022 CSSHL U15 Prep Western Championship.

The following U15 Prep season he would lead his team with 17 goals and 41 points in 27 games, leading to the Giants selecting him sixth overall at the 2023 WHL Draft.

In 2023/24 he tallied 32 points in 28 U18 Prep games, earning him CSSHL U18 Prep (BC Division) First All-Star Team honours. That season he would get his first taste of international experience with Team Canada at the Youth Olympic Games, leading all defensemen with four assists and five points.

Along with his successful season with the Giants, Lin captured a Gold Medal with Team Canada White at the U17 World Hockey Challenge.