The Prince George Spruce Kings would like to congratulate forward Ryan Wachtel on his commitment to Army – West Point for the 2027-2028 NCAA Division I Hockey Season.
Wachtel has played the last two seasons for the Spruce Kings, totalling 28 goals and 29 assists in 102 regular season games. In 2025/2026, he more than tripled his goal total going from five in 2024/2025 to 23 last season. In 25 career playoff games, Wachtel has four goals and 10 assists.
Wachtel will join Mason Loewen and Ryder Green as the only third year Spruce Kings this season.
Ryan Wachtel: “I’m honored to announce my commitment to play Division I hockey and further my education at Army – West Point in 2027/2028. I would like to thank the Spruce Kings coaching and support staff who have helped develop me into the person and player I am today. I am extremely grateful for this once in a lifetime opportunity.”
Head Coach Brad Tesink: “We as a staff are thrilled for Ryan. He has battled hard for his success both on and off the ice over the last two seasons here in Prince George and he will be an important part of our core this season before heading to Army next year.”
Season Tickets are currently on sale for the upcoming season. Interest forms are available at www.sprucekings.bc.ca/seasontickets.
The Spruce Kings Summer Camps kick off Tuesday August 4th and run until Thursday August 20th, offering 19 different camp options with over 300 participants already registered. For more information, and to register, visit https://www.sprucekings.bc.ca/spruce-kings-hockey-camp
Please note that the Spruce Kings office will be intermittently closed during the three weeks of Summer Camps with phone and e-mail messages expected to be returned within 24 hours.
