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Vancouver Giants fined after scout makes ‘inappropriate remarks’ to female reporter

League commissioner Dan Near said the remark was inappropriate and not reflective of the WHL’s standards of respect and inclusion.

  • The WHL fined the Vancouver Giants $5,000 on Saturday after head scout Terry Bonner made an inappropriate comment to a female reporter during the league's draft broadcast.
  • Bonner made the remark on May 6 during the WHL Prospects Draft after the team selected Eli Vickers with the third overall pick.
  • During the interview, 85-year-old Bonner told the reporter, "Well, thank you very much, you're a very good-looking girl," before discussing the selection.
  • WHL Commissioner Dan Near announced the fine Saturday, stating the remarks were "regardless of intent, not reflective of the organization" standards of respect and inclusion.
  • Near emphasized that "accountability is a cornerstone value of our league" that includes all staff, while Bonner has served in the Giants' front office since 2001-2002.
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Vernon Morning Star broke the news on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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