A pair of Delta Islanders were among the first round selections in Thursday’s Western Lacrosse Association 2020 Draft at the Langley Events Centre.
Transition standout Harrison Smith was taken fifth overall by the Langley Thunder. The North Vancouver native was originally selected by the Islanders in the 2015 Midget Draft. He went on to play 32 games for Delta over three seasons before concluding his junior career with the Langley Thunder as part of a multi-player deal back in late May.
Also part of that trade was Ryan Jones who was selected ninth overall by Maple Ridge Burrards.
He led the Islanders in scoring during each of his three seasons and was dealt each time to a playoff contending team. His best campaign in Delta was in 2017 when he managed 78 points in 18 games, including 25 goals.
The Nanaimo Timbermen used their fourth round pick (25th overall) to take Liam McDonald. He is another North Vancouver product the Islanders selected fourth overall in the 2015 Midget Draft.
He was the last member of the 2016 championship team who produced five points in seven playoff games as a call-up player.
Rounding out the Islanders’ selections was Isaac Richmond going in the eighth round to the Victoria Shamrocks.
