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Slovakian forward wants to be apart of something special with PG Spruce Kings

The hockey journey of Matus Lukacik will include his most northern destination to date.

The 17-year-old forward from Slovakia signed with the Prince George Spruce Kings today (Friday).

Lukacik is no stranger to living in North America as he spent last season with the 16U AAA program of the Cleveland Barons.

In total, he amassed 63 points in 77 regular season games.

He also represented Slovakia at the U16 level in 2023-2024.

“I’m really happy and excited to join the Prince George Spruce Kings! I chose Prince George because I heard it’s a great place for young players. The coaches and staff help players improve, and the team is very professional. After I talked with the coaches and learned more about the team and how it works, I felt this is the best place for me to grow — as a player and also as a person.”

“I’m ready to work hard every day, play a good team game, and help the team win in any way I can. I really look forward to starting and being part of something special in Prince George.”

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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