Victor Mancini is the newest member of the Vancouver Canucks to earn a degree. The 23-year-old recently walked across the stage at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration [https://www.unomaha.edu/special-events/commencement/_files/may-2026-commencement-undergraduate-program.pdf]. Mancini also graduated Magna Cum Laude, which is awarded to students who "have a scholastic average for their entire undergraduate career of 3.63 or above, but below 3.87". On top of finishing his degree, Mancini has continued to develop into a solid bottom-pair defenceman at the NHL level. This past season, he played in 24 games with Vancouver, while collecting three assists. Mancini also suited up for 33 games with the Abbotsford Canucks [http://thn.com/ahl], where he recorded 12 points. Mancini also secured his future with the organization by signing a two-year extension in March. The two-year deal will carry a cap hit of $1 million. At the end of the contract, Mancini will be a restricted free agent. Before making the jump to the pro level, Mancini played three seasons with the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Over his 110 games, he scored four goals and recorded 23 points. Mancini was drafted 159th overall in 2022 by the New York Rangers [http://thn.com/nyrangers] before being traded to the Canuks in 2025. Mar 17, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Victor Mancini (90) puts his helmet back on after a scrum against the Florida Panthers in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/4085a5b7-30f0-41df-a5b1-40bcf40c3685.jpeg] Mar 17, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Victor Mancini (90) puts his helmet back on after a scrum against the Florida Panthers in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwr-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks]. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: Vancouver Canucks 2026 NHL Draft Target: Keaton Verhoeff [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/vancouver-canucks-2026-nhl-draft-target-keaton-verhoeff] 'Going Back Home Would Be Really Cool': Caleb Malhotra Speaks On Potentially Being Drafted By The Vancouver Canucks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/going-back-home-would-be-really-cool-caleb-malhotra-speaks-on-potentially-being-drafted-by-the-vancouver-canucks] Sweden’s 2019 IIHF World Championship Team Featured Plenty Of Canucks Connections [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/sweden-s-2019-iihf-world-championship-team-featured-plenty-of-canucks-connections] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*twovkp*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjEyNTE0MDEkbzU3MCRnMSR0MTc2MTI1MjA1MyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/86b0bd43-18ee-4ac4-a15f-02405a771cd7.jpeg] The Hockey News
