Veteran forward leads by example

Cameron MacLeod Hometown: Dartmouth Age: 20 Five-foot-10, 170 pounds No.: 81

Pos: Forward

Bearcat-of-the-Week honours go to third-year Bearcat Cameron MacLeod.

In the 2-1 win over Pictou County he assisted on Jack Keough’s goal, then scored the winner in the last minute of the game.

As one of only two 20-year-old with the Newbridge Academy forwards on the team, he is expected Gladiators. to provide leadership. In his first midget season he experienced a

Friday’s effort is clearly provincial championship leading by example. and a trip to the national

He came up through Telus Cup where he the Dartmouth Lakers picked up three points in program through to two five games. seasons of major bantam The 2014 draft pick with the Dartmouth Ice brought energy to the

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Dawgs. Next up was a Bearcat lineup. He came season of high school hockey with into his own last year as a sophomore, Dartmouth high, then two seasons scoring 19 and assisting on 14 others and contributing in a large way in the championship run, picking up six goals and five assists in Truro’s 17 playoff games.

Hustle, tenacity and finish describe his game with the Bearcats.

On tap

Tonight, the Bearcats square-off-against the Yarmouth Mariners, 7 p.m. at the RECC. Tomorrow, the Campbellton Tigers are in town for a 7 p.m. start.