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Quebec-born forward puts pen to paper with Prince George Spruce Kings

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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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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