Eric James Manlow was a professional ice hockey

Ice hockey

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 player who played 37 games in the National Hockey League

National Hockey League

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. He played with the New York Islanders

New York Islanders

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 and Boston Bruins

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Minor Hockey

Manlow grew up in Stirling, Ontario in his early years and played several seasons for the Stirling Blues "CC" of the OMHA's Eastern Ontario League. When he elevated to Bantam hockey, Manlow played AAA for the Peterborough Minor Petes before being drafted by the Kitchener Rangers in the 3rd round (38th overall) of the 1991 OHL Priority Selection.

Manlow played four years in the OHL with both Kitchener and the Detroit Jr. Red Wings. He was a 2nd round draft pick (50th overall) by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft.