Josh Manson

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Josh Manson
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Manson with the Norfolk Admirals in 2014
Born (1991-10-07) October 7, 1991 (age 32)
Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S.
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Colorado Avalanche
Anaheim Ducks
NHL Draft 160th overall, 2011
Anaheim Ducks
Playing career 2014–present

Joshua David Manson (born October 7, 1991) is an American and Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). [1] Manson was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the sixth round, 160th overall, of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He is the son of former longtime NHL defenceman, Dave Manson. Manson won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022.

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Manson played three seasons of NCAA Division I hockey with Northeastern University, where he was rewarded when he was selected as HE Best Defensive Defenseman and was named to the 2013–14 Hockey East Second All-Star Team.

Playing career

Junior

Manson moved to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan following the end of his father's playing career. Manson wasn't initially interested in ice hockey and was debating whether to try out for the midget team. [2] [3] During the 2008-09 season, Manson committed to play for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). [4]

Manson became a defenceman during his second season with the Silverbacks, following injuries to the lineup and elected to develop himself in the position. [5]

Manson recorded 12 goals and 35 assists in 57 games with the Silverbacks, which earned him consideration to be selected in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. [4] Prior to the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, Manson accepted a scholarship to play NCAA Division I ice hockey for Quinnipiac University for the 2012–13 season. [6] Manson was drafted in the sixth round, by the Anaheim Ducks. [7] Following his selection, Manson opted to transfer from Quinnipiac to Northeastern University. [4]

Collegiate

Manson joined the Northeastern Huskies men's ice hockey team for their 2011–12 season, where he played in 22 games and recorded four points. [8] The following season, Manson recorded his first collegiate goal in overtime against the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. [9] During his junior season, Manson was named team captain. [10] He was selected as HE Best Defensive Defenseman [11] and was named to the 2013–14 Hockey East Second All-Star Team. [12]

Professional

Anaheim Ducks

On March 25, 2014, forgoing his final year of collegiate eligibility, Manson signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks. [13] He began the season with the Norfolk Admirals in the American Hockey League (AHL) before being recalled to the NHL level due to various injuries. After Mark Fistric suffered an upper-body injury during a game against the St. Louis Blues he subsequently made his NHL debut on October 31, 2014, against the Dallas Stars. During the game, he registered one hit in 12:30 of ice time and played on the teams' penalty kill. [14] Manson split his time between the Admirals and Ducks during the season, playing 28 games with Anaheim and 36 games in the AHL. [15]

After attending the Ducks' training camp, Manson was named to their opening night roster prior to the 2015–16 season but was shortly thereafter placed on their injured reserve due to an unspecified upper-body injury. [16] Following a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on March 24, Manson was fined $2,487 for making an inappropriate throat-slashing gesture towards Nazem Kadri. [17] As the Ducks made the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs, Manson played in Game 1 of the First Round against the Nashville Predators but was knocked out of the game following a hit from Filip Forsberg. [18] As a result of the hit, Manson did not play for the remainder of the series. [19]

The following season, Manson scored his first career NHL goal on November 6 during a home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He scored at 8:46 of the third period to help the Ducks win 4–2. [20] He appeared in 71 games and recorded 15 points while playing alongside Hampus Lindholm. [15] During the Ducks' playoff berth, Manson was praised for his physical play during their series against the Edmonton Oilers and Nashville Predators. In Game 7 against the Oilers, Manson set a new franchise playoff hit record with 11 within 20:38 of ice time in the 2–1 win. [21]

On October 4, 2017, Manson signed a four-year contract extension with the Ducks through the 2021–22 NHL season. [22] In the first year of his new contract, Manson set career highs in goals, assists, and points. [15] He continued to play alongside Lindholm and they combined for a 53.53 Corsi-For percentage at even strength. [23]

After attending the Ducks' training camp, Manson was named to their opening night roster prior to the 2019–20 season. However, in late October Manson suffered an MCL sprain during a game against the Dallas Stars and was expected to be out of the lineup for 5–10 weeks. [24]

In the following pandemic shortened 2020–21 season, on January 21, 2021, it was announced that Manson would be out nearly six weeks with an oblique muscle injury sustained against the Minnesota Wild. [25] He was limited to just 23 regular season games, posting 7 points, as the Ducks missed the post-season for the third consecutive year.

In his seventh season with the Ducks in 2021–22, Manson as the veteran and alternate captain on the blueline for the rebuilding Ducks, contributed with 4 goals and 9 points through 45 games.

Colorado Avalanche

Manson during the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs. Morgan Geekie and Josh Manson - 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs.jpg
Manson during the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs.

While in the final season of his four-year contract and with the Ducks trending out of playoff contention, Manson was traded to the Colorado Avalanche, in exchange for Drew Helleson and a 2023 second-round draft pick on March 14, 2022. He ended his tenure with Anaheim, placing fifth all-time among franchise defenseman in games played with 453. [26] He made his debut with the Avalanche against the Los Angeles Kings, demonstrating his physical presence to register a game high 10 hits, in a 3–0 victory on March 15, 2022. [27] On May 17, 2022, Manson scored his first career playoff goal, an overtime winner against the St. Louis Blues.

Personal life

Manson was born in the Chicago area suburb of Hinsdale, Illinois, [15] when his father Dave played for the Chicago Blackhawks. Four days after his birth, his father was traded to the Edmonton Oilers. [28]

Manson is the oldest of four siblings and comes from a family of strong athletic lineage. His sister Meagan previously played soccer for the University of Saskatchewan, while his brother Ben previously played for the La Ronge Ice Wolves of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. [29] Manson is the cousin of current DEL defenseman Dylan Yeo.

Manson and his wife, Julie, have two daughters together. [30] [31] Manson is a Christian. [32]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2007–08 Prince Albert Mintos SMHL 4246107382020
2008–09Prince Albert MintosSMHL401916356431014
2008–09 Flin Flon Bombers SJHL 20000—————
2009–10 Salmon Arm Silverbacks BCHL 5410142475610115
2010–11Salmon Arm SilverbacksBCHL57123547801427915
2011–12 Northeastern University HE 3304448—————
2012–13 Northeastern UniversityHE3334745—————
2013–14 Northeastern UniversityHE33371065—————
2013–14 Norfolk Admirals AHL 910126101016
2014–15 Norfolk AdmiralsAHL36391247—————
2014–15 Anaheim Ducks NHL 2803331—————
2015–16 Anaheim DucksNHL71510157410000
2016–17 Anaheim DucksNHL8251217821703320
2017–18 Anaheim DucksNHL80730376240000
2018–19 Anaheim DucksNHL743131662—————
2019–20 Anaheim DucksNHL5018937—————
2020–21 Anaheim DucksNHL2316730—————
2021–22 Anaheim DucksNHL4545953—————
2021–22 Colorado Avalanche NHL22257122035812
2022–23 Colorado AvalancheNHL2728104250008
2023–24 Colorado AvalancheNHL768172587
NHL totals5783811715557247381140

Awards and honours

AwardYearRef
College
Hockey East Second All-Star Team 2013–14 [12]
HE Best Defensive Defenseman 2013–14 [11]
Hockey East All-Academic Team2013–14 [33]
NHL
Stanley Cup champion 2022 [34]

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