Red Wings prospect and 23-year-old defenseman Jared McIsaac spoke with the Truro Daily News’s Lyle Carter regarding being re-signed by the Red Wings recently:
“The summer has been great, it is so nice to get home and to see family, my young cousins and everyone,” McIsaac said. “Julia and I are spending the summer in Dartmouth; we get up to Truro every second weekend.”
Julia Scammell, McIsaac’s girlfriend, is an outstanding athlete. Scammell played hockey for four years at the University of New Hampshire, on a full scholarship. She also starred for the Nova Scotia Canada Games hockey team.
McIsaac, noticeably pleased to have been resigned by Detroit, was asked about his outlook for the 2023-24 hockey season.
“It’s a big year, I know that,” McIsaac said. “I go to camp every year trying to make the big team. If I can prove to them (Detroit) that I can play well in the American Hockey League, be a top defenceman, I believe I’ll prove I’m ready for the NHL. I’m living a childhood dream playing hockey for a living. It’s inspiring that I have a lot of family and friends across the province cheering me on.”
McIsaac’s summer schedule includes working out in the gym five days a week. He also trains with Chris Pierce of the Halifax Mooseheads.
“Besides training with Chris, I’m skating twice weekly. A month before training camp I’ll begin skating four times a week. I’ve bulked up a bit since coming home, I’ve been healthy following last season which is great. The off season is helping with that as well.”
Continued; McIsaac’s uncle, Jon McIsaac, is an NHL referee. Who knew?
