The Prince George Spruce Kings are happy to announce that defenseman Jay Keranen has committed to the University of Michigan for the 2019/2020 season.
Keranen, from Brighton, Michigan, played 98 regular season games for the Spruce Kings, scoring once and adding 12 assists. In 43 playoff games, Jay posted 5 goals and 10 assists plus one assist in the Doyle Cup. He had 1 goal and 1 assist at the NJAC in Brooks.
Keranen becomes the 11th Spruce Kings player from this years team to move to NCAA Division I next season.
6 of the 7 defenseman from last years roster have earned a scholarship while playing in Prince George.
The Michigan Wolverines now have commitments from Keranen, Nick Bochen, and Fin Williams from the Spruce Kings.