Eagles Winning Streak Snapped In 2-0 Loss To Bathurst
NOTES FROM THE GAME
– David-Alexandre Coulombe broke a scoreless tie just past the halfway mark of regulation as the Acadie-Bathurst Titan topped the Cape Breton Eagles 2-0. The loss snapped a six game winning streak for the Eagles.
– The goaltenders starred at both ends of the ice, with Josh Flemming stopping all 33 shots in a shutout victory, and Jakub Milota stopping 36 of 37 shots in addition to Colby Huggan’s empty net goal.
– Noah Larochelle made his season debut for the Eagles with the absence of Angelo Fullerton, Rory Pilling, and Callum Aucoin to injury.
The teams traded chances in a fast paced opening period, the Eagles outshooting the Titan 14-11, but neither team able to hit the back of the net. The period was played almost entirely five on five, with the Eagles unable to score on a penalty given to Coulombe.
Coulombe hit the scoresheet in a more positive way in the second period, deking his way through the Eagles zone for a highlight reel goal to beat Milota. The goal was reviewed to see if the play was onside- after an extensive look, it was deemed a good goal. The Titan had a chance to double their lead later in the period when Xavier Daigle was assessed a minor later in the frame, but the Eagles killed off the penalty.
The game’s final penalty was called in the opening minute of the third period, a minor penalty to Bathurst’s Tyler Wood, but the Eagles couldn’t convert with the extra man. Cape Breton had the better chances in the third period, outshooting Bathurst 10-8, and pulled the goalie in the final three minutes. But despite pressure a tying goal couldn’t be found and Huggan hit the empty net to give the visitors a 2-0 lead.
The Eagles are next in action on Wednesday night as the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, led by 2023-24 scoring champion Antonin Verreault and potential 2025 NHL first round pick Bill Zonnon, make their only visit of the year to Centre 200.
Puck drop is at 7 PM. Tickets can be purchased at https://shorturl.at/spvcE They are also available for purchase in person at the Centre 200 box office and by the phone during box office hours at 902-564-2200
THREE STARS OF THE GAME
1. Joshua Fleming (Acadie-Bathurst) 33 saves on 33 shots
2. Jakub Milota (Cape Breton) 36 saves on 37 shots
3. Jacob Newcombe (Cape Breton) 5 shots, 2 hits
Scratches For Cape Breton: Angelo Fullerton (injury), Brayden Schmitt (injury), Callum Aucoin (injury), Rory Pilling (injury), Aiden McCullough
Scratches For Acadie-Bathurst: Liam Arsenault (injury), Dawson Sharkey (injury), Leo Gauthier, Biagio Jr Daniele, Jayden Lazare
Final Shots On Goal: 38-33 in favour of Acadie-Bathurst
Cape Breton Power Play: 0/2
Acadie-Bathurst Power Play: 0/1