REPORT: Bowers Not Going To Cape Breton [Update]

Welcome to Cape Breton Shane Bowers. #BowerHour pic.twitter.com/66M5aU6UvV

— Screaming Eagles (@CBSEHockey) June 6, 2015

SHERBROOKE, Que. – The Cape Breton Screaming Eagles decided to take the risk and draft Shane Bowers with the fourth overall pick at Saturday's QMJHL Entry Draft.

Bowers went on stage and put on a Screaming Eagles jersey. It might be the only time he wears one.

From The Hockey News’ Ryan Kennedy:

QMJHL draft: Don't be surprised if Shane Bowers doesn't report to Cape Breton. USHL Waterloo an option for him too.

— Ryan Kennedy (@THNRyanKennedy) June 6, 2015

Update on Shane Bowers: Definitely not going to Cape Breton.

— Ryan Kennedy (@THNRyanKennedy) June 6, 2015

It was reported before the draft that Bowers, a Halifax native, wanted to be selected by either Saint John or Halifax. It was also reported that the Sea Dogs were trying to move up in the draft, likely so they could take Bowers.

The Screaming Eagles used their timeout before taking the stage but still chose to draft the Halifax Macs forward.

Cape Breton did something similar last year, taking Michael O’Leary 14^th overall. O’Leary never reported and the Screaming Eagles were compensated with the 19th overall pick in this year’s draft.

UPDATE:

Shane Bowers happy to go to CB: "I don't see any problems. ... We're just going to talk it over and figure everything out with the team."

— Willy Palov (@WillyPalov) June 6, 2015