Spruce Kings Hesselgrave commits to Lakehead University

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.

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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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