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By Adam Berls

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Spruce Kings have a new commit

May 29, 2025 | 2:39 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — The Prince George Spruce Kings have added a new forward to their roster.

2006 born Mathis Laplante has committed to the Kings for the 2025-2026 season. Laplante is 6’0, 182 pounds from Ste-Catherine, Quebec who 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.

Spruce Kings General Manager Mike Hawes said:

“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.”

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Prior to Steinbach, Laplate was teammates with Zachary Hachey at Collège Charles-Lemoyne, putting up 25 goals and 20 assists over two seasons.

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