Prince George, B.C. – The Prince George Spruce Kings have added some star power to their hockey school set to start August 8.

This as they’ve announced current Philadelphia Flyers defenseman and Spruce Kings alumni Brandon Manning will be helping out this year.

Manning played the 2007/2008 season with the Spruce Kings before moving on to play three years with the Chilliwack Bruins of the WHL.

From there he moved to the pros where he played with the Adirondack Phantoms of the AHL and now the Flyers.

The Prince George product played in 56 games last season recording a goal and seven assists.

The Spruce Kings say Manning will help instruct the students one day each week and sign autographs.