The local boy and Prince Albert Raiders legend is stepping into his first coaching position after 44 years playing hockey.
After setting records as a player, helping the Raiders win their first WHL and Memorial Cup championships, and spending 16 years in the NHL, Dave Manson has spent the last 24 years behind the bench. His coaching career has included stops with the Prince Albert Mintos, Raiders, Bakersfield Condors, Edmonton Oilers and, most recently, the San Diego Gulls of the AHL.
Now entering his 25th season as a coach, Manson has been named head coach of the Gulls, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks.
“We had a good year last year, we made the playoffs in San Diego and I had no intentions of being a head coach. I was very happy where I was, but with two coaches leaving, they asked me if I would be interested. I said yes,” said Manson.
