Spruce Kings add Tyler Schleppe to line up

The Prince George Spruce Kings signed 16-year-old forward Tyler Schleppe for the 2018/2019 season.

The 6’3” 175 pound forward is from Vancouver and currently plays for the Burnaby Winter Club Academy Midget Prep team.

He has 6 goals and 8 assists for 14 points in 12 games played.

Tyler attended Spruce Kings training camp in August and remained with the team through the exhibition season.

He is currently an affiliate player with the team.

“We are excited to commit Tyler Schleppe to the Spruce Kings for the 2018/2019 Season. Tyler exemplifies a great skill set and brings an element of size and strength that we are looking for,” said said Spruce Kings Head Coach Adam Maglio. “He has produced at every level, his game will translate well into the Junior A level. In addition, he possesses the characteristics that align with our team culture, which we put a lot of value on when looking at perspective players. We would like to welcome Tyler to the Spruce Kings family for next season.”

-Spruce Kings

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