Career Timeline of Josh Manson: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Josh Manson, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Josh Manson is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL. Drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in 2011, Manson is the son of former NHL defenseman Dave Manson. A key highlight of his career is winning the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022, solidifying his role as a valuable player in the league.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2008: Commitment to Salmon Arm Silverbacks

In 2008, Josh Manson committed to play for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL).

2011: Accepted Scholarship to Quinnipiac University and Drafted by Anaheim Ducks

In 2011, Josh Manson accepted a scholarship to play NCAA Division I ice hockey for Quinnipiac University for the 2012–13 season and was drafted in the sixth round by the Anaheim Ducks.

2011: Joined Northeastern Huskies

In 2011, Josh Manson joined the Northeastern Huskies men's ice hockey team for their 2011–12 season.

2011: Drafted by Anaheim Ducks

In 2011, Josh Manson was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the sixth round, 160th overall, of the NHL entry draft.

2012: Transferred to Northeastern University

Following his selection by the Anaheim Ducks, Josh Manson opted to transfer from Quinnipiac to Northeastern University in 2012.

2013: Named Team Captain and HE Best Defensive Defenseman

During his junior season in 2013, Josh Manson was named team captain for the Northeastern Huskies and was selected as HE Best Defensive Defenseman.

2013: HE Best Defensive Defenseman

In 2013, during his time with Northeastern University, Josh Manson was selected as HE Best Defensive Defenseman and was named to the 2013–14 Hockey East Second All-Star Team.

March 25, 2014: Signed with Anaheim Ducks

On March 25, 2014, Josh Manson signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks, forgoing his final year of collegiate eligibility.

October 31, 2014: NHL Debut

On October 31, 2014, Josh Manson made his NHL debut against the Dallas Stars, registering one hit in 12:30 of ice time and playing on the team's penalty kill.

2015: Named to Opening Night Roster, Placed on Injured Reserve

Prior to the 2015–16 season, Josh Manson was named to the Anaheim Ducks' opening night roster but was shortly thereafter placed on their injured reserve due to an unspecified upper-body injury.

October 4, 2017: Signed Contract Extension with Ducks

On October 4, 2017, Josh Manson signed a four-year contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks through the 2021–22 NHL season.

2019: Suffered MCL Sprain

After being named to the opening night roster, Josh Manson suffered an MCL sprain during a game against the Dallas Stars in late October 2019 and was expected to be out of the lineup for 5–10 weeks.

2020: Pandemic Shortened Season

In the 2020–21 pandemic shortened season, Josh Manson was limited to just 23 regular season games.

January 21, 2021: Out with Oblique Muscle Injury

On January 21, 2021, it was announced that Josh Manson would be out nearly six weeks with an oblique muscle injury sustained against the Minnesota Wild.

2021: Contract Extension Year

In 2021 Josh Manson was on a four-year contract extension with the Ducks through the 2021-22 NHL season.

2021: Veteran Alternate Captain

In the 2021–22 season, Josh Manson served as the veteran and alternate captain on the blueline for the Anaheim Ducks.

March 14, 2022: Traded to Colorado Avalanche

On March 14, 2022, Josh Manson was traded to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Drew Helleson and a 2023 second-round draft pick.

March 15, 2022: Avalanche Debut

On March 15, 2022, Josh Manson made his debut with the Colorado Avalanche against the Los Angeles Kings, registering a game-high 10 hits in a 3–0 victory.

May 17, 2022: First Playoff Goal

On May 17, 2022, Josh Manson scored his first career playoff goal, an overtime winner against the St. Louis Blues.

2022: Stanley Cup Win

In 2022, Josh Manson won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche.

2023: Traded Draft Pick

In 2022, Josh Manson was traded to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Drew Helleson and a 2023 second-round draft pick.

January 2026: First Two-Goal Game and Gordie Howe Hat Trick

On January 8, 2026, Josh Manson had the first two-goal game of his NHL career and achieved the Gordie Howe hat trick in the same match, also collecting a pair of assists and fought Tyler Kleven.