Senior A Timbermen Jacob Power, Colby Bowman and Caleb Creasor were drafted into the NLL on Sept. 15. Power was the highest Nanaimo player chosen, twelfth overall by San Diego. (Gary Johansen)

By Dan Marshall

Turning Pro

Three members of Senior A Timbermen drafted into NLL

Sep 17, 2024 | 9:29 AM

NANAIMO — Three players from the 2024 Nanaimo Timbermen have been drafted into the National Lacrosse League.

Jacob Power, Colby Bowman and Caleb Creasor all heard their name called on Sunday, Sept. 15 in Toronto.

Team president Chris Bowman said the organization is proud to see more and more of its players get the chance to play pro lacrosse.

“It’s always our goal to help them get there because that’s their dream. To see them fulfill that dream is exciting and rewarding for all of us.”

A transition specialist, Power was chosen twelfth overall by the San Diego Seals. His WLA season was cut short due to injury after scoring two goals in seven games.

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Bowman said Power has both the ability to pick off passes and score in transition.

“He just needs to be healthy and I think San Diego will be a great fit.”

Goalie Colby Bowman continued his strong play from being a Junior Timbermen and became the starter for the Senior A squad.

Bowman had a 3-4-1 record with a 10.13 goals against average, prompting the Calgary Roughnecks to add Bowman to their crease 33rd overall.

As the team president but also as a father seeing Colby drafted into the NLL was special for the Bowman family.

“That Calgary group has won many championships and they’re extremely well run. I think it’s a great opportunity for him to realize his dream of becoming an NLL goalie.”

Creasor was a WLA rookie in 2024 and suited up for all 18 games. He was chosen 72nd in the NLL draft by the Saskatchewan Rush.

He had six points for Nanaimo and adjusted very well to playing out the back gate in Senior A lacrosse.

“I think Caleb can go to Saskatchewan and step in right away and be a 10-12 year NLL defender,” Bowman said.

Also drafted was former Junior A captain Arthur Miller, 43rd overall to San Diego.

Miller played on the Junior Timbermen from 2018-2022 where he had 144 points in 54 games.

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