A Quesnel hockey player is taking his talents to Ontario next season
Carter Hesselgrave of the Prince George Spruce Kings committed to Lakehead University in Thunder Bay for the 2026-2027 season.
Hesselgrave is in his third full season with the Spruce Kings, putting up a career high in goals (23), assists (20), and points (43).
Over his three seasons, he has played 160 regular season games and 13 playoff games for the Spruce Kings heading into this weekend’s Rogers BCHL Playoff opener.
Carter will be taking the Forestry Tech Program.
Prior to his time in the BCHL, Hesselgrave developed through the Cariboo Cougars Triple-A program from 2019-2203. He spent two seasons with the U18 squad where he put up 44 points in 68 regular season games.
The Spruce Kings would like to congratulate Carter Hesselgrave on his commitment to Lakehead University.
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— Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) April 2, 2026
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