Career
Manning was drafted by the Calgary Roughnecks in 2001, but was traded to the Toronto Rock in exchange for Kaleb Toth before he ever suited up for the Roughnecks. In 2003, Manning scored 5 goals and had 8 assists for 13 points in a game against Buffalo, tying a Toronto Rock single-game record. His retirement was announced by the Toronto Rock on July 31, 2013.
On August 6, 2013, Manning was announced as an assistant coach for the Toronto Rock alongside Dan Ladouceur.