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Big win for local NHL prospect

Isaac MacLeod of Nelson joins the rest of the Columbus Blue Jackets prospects squad in a celebration.
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Nelson defenceman Isaac MacLeod (back row to the captain’s right) and the rest of the Columbus Blue Jackets prospects squad, celebrate after winning the annual NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan.

MacLeod was one of four Nelsonites at the event.

Joining him at the competition were forward Dryden Hunt (Carolina Hurricanes) and coaches Jim Hiller (Detroit Red Wings ) and Brad Larsen (Columbus).

The tournament featured NHL prospects squads from Columbus, Detroit, Columbus, Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues, Buffalo Sabres, Dallas Stars and New York Rangers.