GRAYSON ISAAC TO TRY OUT FOR THE DETROIT JR. RED WINGS TEAM
Even though Grayson Isaac is only nine years old, he has already had an impressive and extensive hockey career that began at a very young age. He said, “I was on skates at two, and I started playing hockey at four or five.” Isaac is the son of Michael and Sarah Isaac and is currently a grade four student at Alaqsite’w Gitpu School in the community.
Isaac is a goaltender and plays for two teams in the area. He plays for the Restigouche U11 Comp A Vikings, and for NB Ice in the Spring. Last year, he was selected to play for the Atlantic Apex team.
Last year, Isaac was asked to play in a tournament in Quebec City. The team he was on was coached by former NHL hockey player, Danny Cleary. Isaac’s goalie skills and love for the game were quickly noticed in Quebec City, and he was recommended to the Brick team, the Detroit Jr. Red Wings. Isaac was invited to Detroit, Michigan to try out for their Brick hockey team. He will be going during March Break.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Isaac. The team consists of hockey players born in 2015. The Detroit Jr. Red Wings were also last year’s winners at The Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament.
Isaac will play two games and take part in an evaluation camp while he is in Detroit at the Little Caesars Arena. If he makes the team, he will play at The Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament later this year at the West Edmonton Mall in Alberta.
While he is in Detroit, he will get to attend two morning skates with NHL team, the Detroit Red Wings, and a locker room tour. He will also get to attend two NHL games.
This is an incredible opportunity for Isaac, who has so much talent when it comes to hockey. His goal is to one day play for the NHL, and his favourite hockey player is Carey Price.
Be sure to cheer on Isaac while he tries out for the Detroit Jr. Red Wings team in March!
By Ann Marie Jacques
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