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Blueliner with Slovak ties signs with PG Spruce Kings

More fine tuning on the blue line has been completed by the Prince George Spruce Kings.

Today (Tuesday), the BCHL club announced the commitment of 18-year-old Mikey Tkac for the 2025-2026 season.

Tkac is 6’2, 192 pounds from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan – who is a dual US/Slovakia Citizen, spent time with both Team Slovakia U18 and HC Kosice U20, playing in 41 games, putting up 3 goals and 7 assists.

He has represented Slovakia on the international stage at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

“Mikey is a very intelligent player who can excel in all areas of the game. His addition to the group really helps solidify our back end. We’re thrilled to have him joining us,” said Mike Hawes, Spruce Kings general manager.

PG begins pre-season play Saturday (6pm) and Sunday (2pm) as the host the Spruce Grove Saints at the Kopar Memorial Arena.

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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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