The Nanaimo Junior A Timbermen went with five Vancouver Island players in the 2021 midget draft. All six of Nanaimo's picks were defenders. (Gary Johanson)

By Dan Marshall

2021 Draft

Nanaimo Jr. A Timbermen add six players in midget draft

Jan 15, 2021 | 10:35 AM

NANAIMO — The Junior A Timbermen added six new players to their organization in the annual BCJALL midget draft.

The event was held virtually on Thursday, Jan. 14 from the Langley Events Centre.

General manager Dave Bremner felt the Tmen became bigger and more athletic with all the players in Nanaimo’s 2021 draft class being defenders.

The first Timbermen pick was Saanich minor lacrosse product Ty Pilkington at sixth overall.

“He can transition the ball very well. Ty brings a great attitude to our organization as well as toughness and athleticism.”

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The Timbermen also selected Josh McDonald out of Cowichan Valley minor lacrosse with the 13th pick.

McDonald is a player who has shown top end potential according to Bremner.

Later in the draft Morgan Trites (Peninsula), David Roberts (Saanich), Diego Hopkins (Port Alberni) and Scott Larden (Richmond) were brought in to the fold.

During the draft the Tmen traded away the 18th overall selection to Port Coquitlam in exchange for a second round draft pick in 2022.

If provincial health rules allow, the Junior Timbermen are hoping to hold training camp in March with a condensed regular season beginning in mid-May.

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