Record Setting Day at QMJHL Draft for Macs

The Macs set a team record for QMJHL draft picks yesterday at the draft.  The team had 8 players chosen. This was tops in Atlantic Canada and the NSMMHL for a 3rd straight year.

Shane Bowers became the highest Mac ever drafted at 4th overall to the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles.  

Matt Welsh became the 3rd  Macs goalie in 4 yrs to be drafted in the 2nd round when he  was taken by the Charlottetown Islanders.

The following is a list of picks in order:


Shane Bowers- Round 1 Cape Breton


Matt Welsh - 2nd Round Charlottetown


Jack Cameron 5th round Victoriaville


Keegan Gauthier 5th round Bathurst


Christian Huntley 7th Round Quebec


Nick Ormon 10th round Baie Comeau


Kirklin Allen Round 12 Halifax



Doug D'Arnall 14th Round Moncton