The Spokane Chiefs announced on Wednesday that they had signed 2004-born goalie Manny Panghli.
Last season, Panghli appeared in 16 games for the Thompson Blazers u16 team, where he posted a 3.16 GAA and was named the team’s MVP. Then later on last season he joined the Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton, where he posted a 1.31 GAA and .940 save percentage.
“We’re very excited to add Manny to our organization,” said general manager Scott Carter. “He is an exciting prospect and an outstanding young man. Both of our goalie coaches — Lucas Gore and Jesse Plewis — have worked with him at (Okanagan Hockey Academy) and given high praise, especially for the work ethic and character he exhibits every day.
“He has earned this opportunity and we’re thrilled to have him. Welcome to Manny and the entire Panghli family.”
Panghli is from Kamloops, B.C.