Dave Manson


David Michael Manson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League with several teams. He currently serves an assistant coach with the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League.

Playing career

Manson played junior hockey with his hometown Prince Albert Raiders in the Western Hockey League. He was drafted 11th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft and joined the team a year later. He also played for the Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets/Phoenix Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Dallas Stars and Toronto Maple Leafs. He retired in 2002 with 390 points and 2792 penalty minutes in 1103 career NHL games. Since his retirement he has worked as an assistant coach with the Prince Albert Raiders. Manson is perhaps best remembered for his low raspy voice, which is the result of taking a punch to the throat from Sergio Momesso during a 1991 game. The force of Momesso's punch damaged his larynx permanently.

Transactions

Manson and his wife, Lana have four children and reside in Christopher Lake, Saskatchewan. Their son, Josh is a defenceman for the Anaheim Ducks, while their daughter, Meagan plays on the women's soccer team at the University of Saskatchewan. The couple also have twins; a son, Ben who is a defenseman for the La Ronge Ice Wolves and a daughter, Emma.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Coaching statistics

 
Season Team Lge Type
2002-03 Prince Albert Raiders WHL Assistant coach
2004-05 Prince Albert Raiders WHL Assistant coach
2005-06 Prince Albert Raiders WHL Assistant coach
2008-09 Prince Albert Mintos SMAAAHL Assistant coach