Dustin Manz commits to Spruce Kings

Dustin Manz has committed to play for the Prince George Spruce Kinds this upcoming season.

Dustin Manz is a 5’11” 205-pound 1999-born forward who hails from Vanderbilt, Michigan. Playing for the Aston Rebels of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), the young forward had four goals and 12 assists in 56 games. Then in the playoffs enroute to the league finals, Manz contributed three goals and one assist in 12 games. Dustin is committed to play NCAA division 1 hockey at Lake Superior State University where he will join former Spruce Kings Bryan Basilico and Tyler Anderson.

“Dustin Manz is a strong power forward type player who will make an immediate positive impact on our lineup. He is a very good 200 foot player who will be able to play in all situations. He’s also a very focused young man who will provide some great leadership on and off the ice,” said Spruce Kings General Manager Mike Hawes, in a press release.

Dustin will join his new Spruce Kings teammates when the team begins their main training camp on Thursday August 24^th at Rolling Mix Concrete Arena.

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