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                  <title>Regiment Rally To Top At Eagles At Centre 200</title>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[NOTES FROM THE GAME
- Three third period goals, including an empty netter, proved to be the difference as the Newfoundland Regiment topped the Cape Breton Eagles 4-2 on Saturday night at Centre 200. It was the Eagles' first loss in regulation at home in the 26-27 season.

- Liam Lefebvre scored both Eagle goals, both on the power play in the second period, each assisted by Noah Jettelson. Elias Schneider &amp; Eliot Litalien also picked up assists.

-Antoine Proulx stopped 32 of 35 shots in the win, while Lucas Beckman stopped 18 of 21 shots, in addition to allowing the empty-net goal.

There weren't as many chances in the opening period as there were in Friday night's game between the two teams, but the score was the same after one period: 1-0. This time, it was the visitors striking first, as Maddex Marmulak found Matthew Frost in front of the net to give the Regiment the lead.

The Eagles' power play was the story of the second period. Lefebvre's first goal came on a one-timer, as Jettelson moved the puck from the right faceoff circle and Lefebvre wired it from the left dot. Later in the period, a Lefebvre shot bounced off Proulx's pad, off a Regiment player, and into the net.

The Eagles led 2-1 after 40 minutes, but it was Newfoundland's power play finding the back of the net in the third period, thanks to Tyson Goguen from the top of the blue paint. It looked as though the game was headed to overtime until the final minutes, when Dmitry Kubantsev had the puck on the left side of the goal and completed the wraparound to put Newfoundland up 3-2 with 91 seconds to play.

Beckman wasted little time coming to the bench for an extra attacker after the Eagles gained the Regiment zone. However, they were unable to find a tying goal, and Liam Arsenault hit the empty net to make it 4-2.

The Eagles will now head to the province of Quebec for their next road trip, beginning Wednesday night in Victoriaville. Puck drop is at 8 p.m. AST, and the game will be televised in French on TVA Sports. The game is available for purchase at https://shorturl.at/mSvg5, and you can also hear all the action on 1270 AM CJCB or online at www.cjcbradio.com.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME
1. Liam Lefebvre (Cape Breton) 2 goals
2. Antoine Proulx (Newfoundland) 33 saves on 35 shots
3. Noah Jettelson (Cape Breton) 2 assists

Scratches for Cape Breton: Cole Chandler (illness), Maxim Schäfer (illness), Easton Anello

Scratches for Newfoundland: Ty Hymovitz, Damian Norris, Jacob Veilleux

Final Shots on Goal: 35-22 in favour of Cape Breton

Cape Breton Power Play: 2/5

Newfoundland Power Play: 1/5]]></content:encoded>
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                  <title>Eagles Look To Sweep Weekend Set Against Regiment</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 14:25:30 +0000</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Cape Breton Eagles will look for a weekend sweep of the Newfoundland Regiment as the two clubs meet tonight at Centre 200. Last night, it was the Eagles striking first, recording a 4-0 victory in the first meeting of the season between the two Atlantic rivals.

Lucas Beckman was outstanding for the Eagles, stopping all 33 shots as he picked up his first shutout as an Eagle. It was also a big night for Liam Lefebvre, who scored twice and added an assist. For the Eagles, the victory snapped a three-game losing streak while also extending their home winning streak. After losing their first three home games of the season in a shootout, the Eagles have reeled off wins in four straight home games.

For Newfoundland, Maddex Marmulak had the best chances on Friday night, recording five shots on goal but being unable to solve Beckman, including on a penalty shot in the third period. Anaheim draft pick Alexis Mathieu was a physical force, throwing multiple hits.

Friday night's game between the two teams was not without controversy. Multiple skirmishes in the third period resulted in Cape Breton defencemen Will Murphy and Aiden McCullough each receiving two 10-minute misconducts. Following the game, Eagles general manager Sylvain Couturier spoke to the media and explained that personal comments made by Regiment players on the ice during the game were directed toward McCullough and that the Eagles organization deemed them unacceptable. Couturier noted that the Eagles would be filing a complaint with the QMJHL. As of the time of this writing, it is unknown whether there will be any discipline from the league following Friday's game.

Tonight's game is part of a busy weekend at Centre 200, as the rink, along with Membertou, is co-hosting the Cape Cup, featuring the best U-13 hockey players in the province. A number of Cape Cup players were in attendance on Friday, creating a spirited atmosphere with over 3,000 in attendance.

Here’s what else you need to know ahead of tonight’s game!

Venue: Centre 200, Sydney, NS

Puck drop: 7 PM AST

Web coverage: https://www.flohockey.tv/

Radio Coverage: 1270 AM CJCB or online at www.cjcbradio.com

Twitter: https://x.com/cbehockey

Live stats: https://chl.ca/lhjmq-eagles/gamecentre/32722/

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                  <title>Eagles Blank Regiment In Return To Home Ice</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 02:58:31 +0000</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[NOTES FROM THE GAME
- A three-point night for Liam Lefebvre helped pace the Cape Breton Eagles to a 4-0 victory over the Newfoundland Regiment. The win snaps a three-game losing streak for the Eagles and extends their home winning streak to four games.

- Romain Litalien returned to the Eagles lineup after missing two games with an illness and recorded a goal and an assist. Elias Schneider also scored for the Eagles, while Eliot Litalien collected two assists.

- After being listed in the Eagles lineup prior to the game, Cole Chandler was a late scratch due to illness. He was replaced by JT Rothstein. Prior to the game, Chandler was on a seven-game point streak.

- Lucas Beckman picked up the win, recording his first shutout as an Eagle while stopping all 33 shots. Louis-Antoine Denault allowed four goals on 33 shots in the loss.

- Aiden McCullough and Will Murphy each picked up two ten-minute misconducts in the third period, while Eagles forward Drew Murphy also received a ten-minute misconduct. At various points throughout the game, Ryan Dwyer and Luke Sinclair were also assessed ten-minute misconducts.

- Following the game, Eagles general manager Sylvain Couturier spoke to the media and expressed that personal comments made by Regiment players on the ice during the game were directed towards McCullough and that the Eagles organization deemed them unacceptable. Couturier said he hoped Newfoundland coach Gordie Dwyer would address the situation with the players involved. Couturier noted that the Eagles would be filing a complaint with the league.

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The first period was played entirely five-on-five, with plenty of scoring chances as the Eagles outshot the Regiment 13-12. However, the only breakthrough came when Jack Broderick sprung Lefebvre, who converted on a partial breakaway to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead.

The first power play went to the Eagles early in the second period, as Glace Bay's Luke Sinclair of the Regiment was sent to the box. The Eagles didn't play the full two minutes on the man advantage, as a penalty to Maxim Schäfer created a four-on-four. However, the failure to convert was far from an indication of what the period would hold for the home team.

The Eagles earned three more power plays in the rest of the period, and they'd score on every one of them. First, it was Romain Litalien tipping a point shot off a faceoff, just six seconds after a penalty to Louis-François Bélanger. Four minutes later, it was Lefebvre blasting a shot through traffic. The game's final goal came with 75 seconds left when Schneider capitalized on a bounce off the back glass that came right to him in front of the net.

Newfoundland had chances to get back into the game in the third period, with one of the best coming at the two-minute mark when Maddex Marmulak was awarded a penalty shot. Marmulak, who had been denied on a breakaway earlier in the game, couldn't solve Beckman.

Less than two minutes later, the above-mentioned sequence took place, with Will Murphy receiving the first of his misconducts and McCullough receiving both of his misconducts in addition to two minor penalties. This created a four-minute power play for Newfoundland, with two Eagles defencemen unavailable. Newfoundland held the Eagles' zone for more than a minute but couldn't find a way to solve Beckman, and the Eagles killed the penalty.

Will Murphy was given his second ten-minute misconduct just nine seconds after being released from the penalty box following his first. The ten-minute misconduct to Drew Murphy came later in the period, along with a cross-checking penalty, while Sinclair was given his ten-minute misconduct in the final minute of the period.

The rematch goes tomorrow as the Eagles take on a Newfoundland team featuring NHL-drafted players Will Reynolds (Seattle), Alexis Mathieu (Anaheim), and Louis-Antoine Denault (Florida).

Puck drop is at 7 PM. Tickets can be purchased at https://shorturl.at/pD2jN. They are also available for purchase in person at the Centre 200 box office or by phone during box office hours at 902-564-2200.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME
1. Lucas Beckman (Cape Breton) 33 saves on 33 shots
2. Liam Lefebvre (Cape Breton) 2 goals, 1 assist
3. Romain Litalien (Cape Breton) 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 hits

Scratches for Cape Breton: Cole Chandler (illness), Easton Anello, Noah Levy

Scratches for Newfoundland: Ty Hymovitz, Damian Norris, Jacob Veilleux

Final Shots on Goal: 33-33

Cape Breton Power Play: 3/4

Newfoundland Power Play: 0/6]]></content:encoded>
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                  <title>Eagles Host Newfoundland In Playoff Rematch</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/lhjmq-eagles/article/eagles-host-newfoundland-in-playoff-rematch</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:22:20 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>patmcneil</dc:creator>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Cape Breton Eagles will look to end a losing streak- and get some playoff payback- as they Newfoundland Regiment tonight at Centre 200. After having played each of their other Atlantic rivals at least three times this season, tonight marks the first matchup against the Regiment- and the first time the teams have played since a hard fought six game playoff series this past spring.

It's been a topsy-turvy stretch of play for the Cape Breton Eagles in recent weeks: the Eagles rallied off a five game winning streak, only to go on a three game losing streak during a three in three Maritime road trip last week. Through both win and loss streaks, Cole Chandler has been a bright spot for the Eagles, notching ten points during a seven game point streak. Eagle forward Jack Broderick had a strong finish to the weekend, scoring in back to back games.

The Regiment have had a strong start to the season, currently sitting third in the Eastern Conference and are only two points off the top spot. Former QMJHL first round draft pick Tyson Goguen has helped lead the way, producing at over a point per game pace, just a point ahead of teammate Benjamin Veitch, a late birthday who isn't NHL draft eligible until 2028.

Defensemen Will Reynolds (Seattle) and Alexis Mathieu (Anaheim) are already NHL drafted. Overage goaltender Louis-Antoine Denault has also been drafted by Florida, although this year has split goaltending duties equally with sophomore Antoine Proulx.

Here's what else you need to know ahead of tonight's game!

Venue: Centre 200, Sydney, NS

Puck drop: 7 PM AST

Web coverage: https://www.flohockey.tv/

Television: Eastlink

Radio Coverage: 1270 AM CJCB or online here

Twitter: https://x.com/cbehockey

Live stats: https://chl.ca/lhjmq-eagles/gamecentre/32721/]]></content:encoded>
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                  <title>Eagles Trip Ends With Loss In Moncton</title>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:52:17 +0000</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[NOTES FROM THE GAME
- A two goal, three point game from Liam Kilfoil helped lead the Moncton Wildcats to a 4-1 victory over the Cape Breton Eagles on Sunday.

- Jack Broderick scored the lone Eagles tally on the power play, with assists going to Cole Chandler and Aiden McCullough.

- Yegor Rybkin picked up the win, stopping 34 of 35 shots. Lucas Beckman took the loss, stopping 26 of 30 shots.

The Eagles carried the play early, outshooting Moncton 6-0 as the Wildcats didn't record their first shot until the eight-minute mark. But not long after, the Cats went to their first power play, and nine seconds into the man advantage, Niko Tournas found Rian Chudzinski in front, who pushed the puck through Beckman for the opening goal. Late in the period, Jiko Laitinen found his own rebound and beat Beckman for what would be the game's only even-strength goal. Moncton took a 2-0 lead into the middle stanza.

The Cats' power play was at it again in the second period, accounting for the lone goal of the frame. This time, Chudzinski was the setup man, cutting through the right side of the ice and finding Kilfoil to make it 3-0.

The score held through the first 12 minutes of the third period. In the late stages of a penalty to Chudzinski, a Broderick shot was redirected by Rybkin, giving the Eagles life as they cut the deficit to 3-1 heading into the final five minutes.

With more than four minutes to go, Beckman was lifted for an extra attacker as the Eagles pressed to close the gap. But McCullough was whistled for tripping in the final 1:40, and Kilfoil sealed the win with a late power-play marker.

The Eagles are next in action on Friday as they return home to take on the Newfoundland Regiment, featuring NHL-drafted players Alexis Mathieu, Will Reynolds, and Louis-Antoine Denault!

Puck drop is at 7 PM. Tickets can be purchased online, in person at the Centre 200 box office, or by phone during box office hours at 902-564-2200.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME
1. Yegor Rybkin (Moncton) 34 saves on 35 shots
2. Liam Kilfoil (Moncton) 2 goals, 1 assist
3. Jack Broderick (Cape Breton) 1 goal, 2 shots

Scratches for Cape Breton: Easton Anello, Noah Levy, Romain Litalien (injury)

Scratches for Moncton: Jake Boguniecki (injury), Tommy Coccaro (injury), Marc MacPhee (injury), Anthony Preskar

Final Shots on Goal: 35-30 in favour of Cape Breton

Cape Breton Power Play: 1/5

Moncton Power Play: 3/6]]></content:encoded>
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                  <title>Eagles Wrap Up Weekend Trip In Moncton</title>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2026 06:21:25 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>patmcneil</dc:creator>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Cape Breton Eagles will look to get their first win of the weekend road trip as they finish a three-games-in-three-days stretch in Moncton against the Wildcats. It's the beginning of the "second quarter" of the season, as the Eagles have now played 25% of their games following last night's contest in PEI. Today's opponent is one the Eagles have had success against, with Cape Breton holding wins over Moncton in both rinks this season.

The Eagles did rally to earn a point but fell 4-3 in overtime to the Islanders on Friday night. The scoring was spread out for the Eagles on Saturday night, with Jack Broderick, Cole Chandler, and Elias Schneider all finding the back of the net, while Jacob Hartlin collected two assists. Eagles star Liam Lefebvre has been uncharacteristically held off the scoresheet for three straight games, but not for a lack of chances — he's registered 19 shots on goal this weekend.

While the Eagles are playing their third game in three days, they face a Moncton team that travelled yesterday after a pair of games in Newfoundland. The two games followed similar scripts, with the Wildcats rallying from 2-0 deficits to force shootouts on back-to-back nights. Thursday night ended in defeat for the Cats, but Friday saw Moncton win on the strength of two Elliot Mullen third-period goals. Prior to Friday, Mullen had just one goal on the season.

It was a positive change for a Moncton team that has been reliant on its top players, and there is some impressive talent, including four NHL draft picks: defencemen Myles Brosnan (Detroit) and Max Vilen (Tampa Bay), winger Rian Chudzinski (Anaheim), and goaltender Yegor Rybkin (LA). The Wildcats have also received significant contributions from Rybkin's goaltending partner, Jacoby Weiner, point-per-game defenceman Shayne Gould, and their leading point-getter, 19-year-old forward Liam Killfoil.

Here’s what else you need to know ahead of today's game!

Venue: Avenir Centre, Moncton, NB

Puck drop: 4 PM AST

Web coverage: https://shorturl.at/tJjix

Radio Coverage: 1270 AM CJCB or online at www.cjcbradio.com

Twitter: https://x.com/cbehockey

Live stats: https://chl.ca/lhjmq-eagles/gamecentre/32753/]]></content:encoded>
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                  <title>Eagles Fall In Overtime To Islanders</title>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2026 02:42:37 +0000</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[NOTES FROM THE GAME
- Nolan Duskocy's third goal of the game, coming in the final minute of overtime, gave the Charlottetown Islanders a 4-3 victory over the Cape Breton Eagles on Saturday night in Charlottetown.

- Jack Broderick, Cole Chandler, and Elias Schneider scored for the Eagles, while Jacob Hartlin collected two assists.

- Seth Ronan picked up the win, stopping 32 of 35 shots. Sam Berthiaume took the loss, stopping 33 of 37 shots.

The game was scoreless through the first fifteen minutes, with both teams failing to cash in on their first power play—but the Eagles did strike shorthanded when Derek Andrews found Broderick coming up the right side of the ice. While the Eagles killed off the rest of the penalty, Charlottetown countered 57 seconds later when Aslan Tremblay found the back of the net.

The Eagles were in penalty trouble early in the second period when Will Murphy was sent to the box for interference, and during the ensuing penalty kill, Alonso Gosselin was dinged for delay of game after shooting the puck over the glass. The Eagles killed off the first minor, but Duskocy collected his own rebound off an Owen Conrad point shot to give Charlottetown the lead. However, just 15 seconds later, the game was tied when Chandler's shot popped up into the air; Ronan put up his blocker, but the puck slipped over his head and into the net. A video review deemed it a good goal, making the score 2-2.

Duskocy was at it again on the power play before the halfway mark of the period, backhanding an Antoine Boudreau pass by Berthiaume. That completed the scoring for the second stanza despite more special teams action, which included 5-on-4 and 4-on-3 power plays for the Eagles in a sequence of penalties called on Duskocy, Cape Breton's Liam Lefebvre, and Charlottetown's Cameron Holyoke.

The Eagles found a tying goal just 18 seconds into the third period when Schneider outwaited Ronan and put the puck over the Charlottetown netminder. The Eagles thought they had taken the lead when Lefebvre smashed a drop pass from Jacob DeLadurantaye by Ronan on a delayed penalty call, but a video review deemed the play offside. Charlottetown killed off the ensuing penalty, and the game headed to overtime.

Both teams had their chances in extra time, recording three shots apiece in the first four minutes. But it was once again Boudreau feeding Duskocy, whose hat-trick goal stood up as the game-winner.

The Eagles will finish their Maritime road trip tomorrow afternoon in Moncton against the Wildcats. Puck drop is at 4:00 PM. The game is available for purchase at https://shorturl.at/mjqnr, and you can also listen to all the action on 1270 AM CJCB or online at www.cjcbradio.com.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME
1. Nolan Duskocy (Charlottetown) 3 goals
2. Kage Flory (Charlottetown) 1 assist, 6 shots
3. Matthew Butler (Charlottetown) 2 shots

Scratches for Cape Breton: Easton Anello, JT Rothstein, Romain Litalien (injury)

Scratches for Charlottetown: Nathan Frost, Cameron Haye, Artyom Mate

Final Shots on Goal: 37-35 in favour of Charlottetown

Cape Breton Power Play: 0/6

Charlottetown Power Play: 2/5]]></content:encoded>
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                  <title>Eagles Continue Road Trip Tonight In Charlottetown</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/lhjmq-eagles/article/eagles-continue-road-trip-tonight-in-charlottetown</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 04:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Cape Breton Eagles will look to start a new winning streak as they continue their Maritime road trip tonight in Charlottetown.

The Eagles lost the opening game of the trip 4-1 on Friday night in Halifax, snapping a five-game winning streak. Reece Peitzsche was the lone goal scorer in the loss, a game that saw the Eagles generate plenty of chances, outshooting Halifax 40-22. The loss was costly in more ways than one, as Eagles forward Romain Litalien left the game and did not return.

After a strong start to the season, Charlottetown has hit the skids, losing eight of its last ten contests. Since their last game against the Eagles, a 6-2 win for Cape Breton, Charlottetown did earn a split against a strong Newfoundland club in St. John's. The Antoines have helped drive the offense in recent Islanders games, as Boudreau and Provencher have both notched four points over Charlottetown's last four games.

Charlottetown added some major junior experience ahead of tonight's game, as the club signed 19-year-old defenseman Hughston Hurt from the OJHL's Markham Royals. Prior to playing in Markham, Hurt played 183 games with the OHL's Sarnia Sting and was previously an alternate captain. Before the Hurt signing, Islanders captain Owen Conrad was the only defenseman older than 17 and the only non-rookie on the Isles' defense corps.

Here's what else you need to know ahead of tonight's game!

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Venue: Eastlink Centre, Charlottetown, PEI

Puck drop: 7 PM AST

Web coverage: https://shorturl.at/tJjix

Radio Coverage: 1270 AM CJCB or online at www.cjcbradio.com

Twitter: https://x.com/cbehockey

Live stats: https://chl.ca/lhjmq-eagles/gamecentre/32753/]]></content:encoded>
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                  <title>Eagles Fall In Halifax To End Winning Streak</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 02:07:03 +0000</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[NOTES FROM THE GAME

- Owen Phillips' goal near the halfway point of regulation stood up as the winner as the Halifax Mooseheads topped the Cape Breton Eagles 4-1 on Friday in Halifax. The Eagles outshot the Mooseheads 20-4 in the third period, but two goals in the final three minutes, including an empty-netter, sealed the win for Halifax. The loss snaps the Eagles five game winning streak.

- Reece Peitzsche notched the lone Eagles' tally, with Cole Chandler and Aiden McCullough collecting the assists.

- Carson Mertz picked up the win in goal, stopping 39 of 40 shots. Lucas Beckman stopped 18 of 21 shots in the loss.

- Eagles forward Romain Litalien left the game with an injury and did not return.

It was a fast-moving first period, played entirely at five-on-five aside from a late penalty to Quinn Kennedy, which the Mooseheads were able to kill off. Both teams found the back of the net in the period. Defenceman Brady Smith, playing his first game for Halifax since suffering an injury on the opening weekend of the season, jumped into the play and snapped the puck past Beckman. Peitzsche would equalize, tipping the puck past Mertz on a goal that stood after some discussion between the officials.

There was just one goal in the second period, one that would be officially reviewed but ultimately upheld as the winning goal. The Mooseheads were unable to score on either of their power plays — one entirely in the second period and another that carried into the third — but found the game-winner at even strength. An Owen Phillips shot from the blueline beat Beckman, and despite protests from the Eagles that he had been interfered with, the goal stood.

The Eagles pushed hard in the third period for the equalizer, dominating play and generating quality scoring chances. But it was on the counterattack that Halifax cashed in, with Oleg Kulebiakin skating down the left side of the ice and finding Mateo Nobert, who beat the outstretched Beckman. Not long after, Beckman went to the bench for the extra attacker. The Eagles pushed to get closer but couldn't find a breakthrough. Kennedy's empty-netter with seven seconds to play rounded out the scoring.

The road trip continues tomorrow night in Charlottetown against the Islanders. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. The game is available for purchase at https://shorturl.at/tJjix, and you can also hear all the action on 1270 AM CJCB or online at www.cjcbradio.com.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME
1. Carson Mertz (Halifax) – 39 saves on 40 shots
2. Brady Smith (Halifax) – First career goal, +2
3. Quinn Kennedy (Halifax) – 1 goal, 2 assists

Scratches for Cape Breton: Easton Anello, Drew Murphy, Noah Levy

Scratches for Halifax: Jayden Napon, Nico Uschan (injury)

Final Shots on Goal: 40-22 in favour of Cape Breton

Cape Breton Power Play: 0/1

Halifax Power Play: 0/2]]></content:encoded>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Cape Breton Eagles will look to keep their five-game winning streak going as they begin a three-in-three road trip tonight in Halifax.

After winning four straight games against all the other teams based in the Maritimes—Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, and Charlottetown—the Eagles are looking to pull off the feat again, and started the task successfully with a 5-1 victory over Saint John on Sunday. (This weekend will also see the Eagles visit Charlottetown &amp; Moncton.) Cole Chandler collected his second two-goal game of the winning streak on Sunday, while Lucas Beckman has posted a save percentage of over .900 in all four of his starts during the streak, compiling a .944 save percentage over that span.

Halifax was also victorious on Sunday, snapping a two-game losing streak with a 5-3 win over Sherbrooke. Nathan Langlois, the Mooseheads' leading scorer, had another big night, notching three points. Absent from the game was 17-year-old defenseman Malik L'Italien, who is out with a lower-body injury. The Mooseheads blueliner was recently one of four QMJHL players to be given an "A" ranking by NHL Central Scouting, projecting him as a potential first-round NHL draft pick in 2027.

This year, L'Italien has notched ten points in 14 games on the Halifax blueline. Another 17-year-old Moosehead, Austrian forward Paul Sintschnig, was given a "B" ranking (projected second- or third-round choice) and has thus far recorded nine points in 15 games.

This evening's matchup marks the third meeting of the season between the Eagles and the Mooseheads. Thus far, the road team has reigned supreme—Halifax won 5-4 in Sydney in a shootout on opening night, while the Eagles countered with a 6-3 win two weeks ago in Halifax.

Here's what else you need to know ahead of tonight's game!

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Venue: Scotiabank Centre, Halifax, NS

Puck drop: 7 PM AST

Web coverage: https://shorturl.at/gud1Y

Radio Coverage: 1270 AM CJCB or online at www.cjcbradio.com

Television: Eastlink

Twitter: https://x.com/cbehockey

Live stats: https://chl.ca/lhjmq-eagles/gamecentre/32882/]]></content:encoded>
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