By Anthony Corea

CONTRACT EXTENSIONS

Spruce Kings give GM Hawes, HC Evin contract extensions

May 1, 2023 | 11:37 AM

PRINCE GEORGE– The Prince George Spruce Kings have announced contract extensions for both general manager Mike Hawes and head coach Alex Evin.

Hawes, 53, signs a new three-year contract with the organization after concluding his 18th season with the Spruce Kings Hockey Club. Hawes began working for the Spruce Kings as an Assistant Coach and has worked his way up through the front office ranks. 2023-24 will mark his 13th season as General Manager.

Hawes was general manager for the club when they brought Prince George its first-ever Fred Page Cup and Doyle Cup championships and was also named the 2019 BCHL Executive of the Year.

The Spruce Kings have also given head coach Alex Evin a two-year contract extension.

Evin, 35, has spent the last six seasons with the Spruce Kings, two as the associate coach, and four as the head coach. Evin took the bench boss reigns after former head coach Adam Maglio joined the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League. The Castlegar, BC native was also the Associate Coach for the 2018-2019 Fred Page Cup and Doyle Cup championship teams.

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