After a hard-fought playoff series against the Chilliwack Chiefs, the PG Spruce Kings are reloading for next season.
Today (Thursday) the BCHL club signed 19-year-old forward Mathis Laplante.
The Ste-Catherine, Quebec native spent last season with the Steinbach Pistons of the MJHL.
Laplante had 20 goals and 20 assists in 52 games, while adding two goals in six playoff games.
Prior to Steinbach, Laplate was teammates with Zachary Hachey at Collège Charles-Lemoyne, putting up 25 goals and 20 assists over two seasons.
“Mathis is a fierce competitor who works hard in all areas of the game. The coaching staff and I were very impressed with our conversations with Mathis. He checks a lot of boxes when it comes to character and on ice ability. We’re thrilled to have him joining us next season.” said Mike Hawes, General Manager.
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