McDonald to see doctors on Wednesday; possibly sidelined for remainder of series

Mason McDonald. Photo by Darrell Theriault.

Charlottetown Islanders goaltender Mason McDonald will see doctors Wednesday morning after an injury sustained in Monday night’s Game 3 against the Sherbrooke Phoenix.

In a team statement, Islanders General Manager Grant Sonier said McDonald suffered a knee injury and will see doctors and user proper diagnosis. The team will then notify fans with an updated report.

“Until we get that diagnosis, we are not going to speculate. We understand that in the social media world word travels fast, but we want the official word to from the Charlottetown Islanders concerning Mason’s health,” said Sonier.

McDonald left Monday’s under five minutes into the first period and did not return.

Daryl MacCallum took over in goal making 30 saves to help the Islanders pick up a big 5-2 win to take a 2-1 series lead. He is expected to start in goal on Wednesday.

According to The Guardian, Sonier has made phone calls to goaltending prospects Luke House and Nicholas Dawe. Grant Grady is also a third option to back-up MacCallum, but is currently playing the Island Junior Hockey League (Jr. B) finals with the Kensington Vipers.

Game 4 goes Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Eastlink Centre.