NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. – The Glace Bay Panthers had no shortage of offence on Thursday night.
Glace Bay used a four-goal first period on their way to a 7-1 victory over the Memorial Marauders in Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at the Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney.
Garrett MacIntosh powered the attack for the Panthers with a five-point performance, which included a hat trick. Ty Oliver scored twice, while Kyle Nearing and Hudson Clarke also added goals for the Panthers (4-1-0-0).
Kody Hatcher had the lone goal for the Marauders (2-3-0-0).
Glace Bay’s Brandon Cole made 18 saves. Memorial’s Andrew Forrest stopped 18 of 25 shots.
High school hockey league action continues on Friday with the Riverview Ravens hosting the Memorial Marauders at 8 p.m. at the Cape Breton County Recreation Centre in Coxheath.
- Jeremy Fraser is the sports reporter for the Cape Breton Post. Follow him on X (Twitter) @CBPost_Jeremy.
Matthew Burke of the Riverview Ravens, left, makes a move around Matthew MacIntyre of the Sydney Academy Wildcats during Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre on Tuesday. Sydney Academy won the game 4-0. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST.
SYDNEY, N.S. – Dylan Lesnick was busy between the pipes for the Sydney Academy Wildcats on Tuesday night.
Lesnick turned aside all 34 shots that went his way, backstopping the Wildcats to a 4-0 win over the Riverview Ravens in Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre.
Charlie Francis had a goal and an assist, while Kenzie Carew, Anthony Melski and Jaxon MacNamara also added goals for the Wildcats (2-3-0-0)
Riverview’s record falls to 2-3-0-0 on the season.
Ravens’ Max Shaheen stopped 14 of 18 shots.
High school hockey league action continues on Thursday with the Memorial Marauders hosting the Glace Bay Panthers at 7:40 p.m. at Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney.
- Jeremy Fraser is the sports reporter for the Cape Breton Post. Follow him on X (Twitter) @CBPost_Jeremy.
NORTH SYDNEY — Pierce Hutchings scored a hat trick as the Glace Bay Panthers doubled the Riverview Ravens 4-2 to win the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament at Emera Centre Northside on Sunday.
Hutchings opened the scoring with a power-play markers in the first period then added two more, including the game-winner, in the final frame. Joshua Gottwald scored the other Panthers goal while Jesse Cathcart and Hudson Clarke each had two assists.
Rory Mills and Gahan Rector accounted for the Ravens offence.
Panthers goalie Kristian MacKenzie turned aside 29 of 31shots he faced in the win while Ravens netminder Kayden Mollons stopped 24 of 28 pucks sent his way.
There were six games Saturday. The Ravens beat the Dartmouth Spartans 4-2; the Panthers beat the Dalbrae Dragons 7-1; the Panthers beat J.L. Ilsley Judges 10-3; the Dragons beat the Sydney Academy Wildcats 2-1; the Judges beat the Memorial Marauders 3-1; and the Spartans beat the Ravens 6-4.
On Friday five games were played. The Dragons beat the Marauders 2-1; the Wildcats beat the Spartans 4-3; the Panthers beat the Dragons 7-0; the Spartans beat the Judges 6-2; and the Ravens beat the Marauders 4-2.
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Sam Gracie of the Memorial Marauders, right, fires a shot over the shoulder of Dylan Lesnick of the Sydney Academy Wildcats during Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament action at Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney on Thursday. Memorial won the game 6-2 and Gracie had a hat trick. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST.
NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. – Sam Gracie has been one of the top scorers in the Cape Breton High School Hockey League since the start of the season and he showed why on Thursday night.
Gracie had a four-point performance, which included a hat trick, to lead the Memorial Marauders to a 6-2 victory over the Sydney Academy Wildcats on opening night of the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament at Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney.
The forward scored once in each of the three periods while picking up on an assist on the eventual game-winner off the stick of Jesse Ross.
Along with Gracie and Ross, Davis MacInnis and Daniel Young also found the back of the net for the host Marauders.
Nolan Riley and Keagan Corbett replied with goals for the Wildcats.
Memorial’s Andrew Forrest picked up the win in goal. Sydney Academy’s Dylan Lesnick was tagged with the loss. Statistics were not reported.
The Marauders will continue the tournament on Friday at 11 a.m. against the Dalbrae Dragons and 7 p.m. against the Riverview Ravens. They wrap up the round robin against the J.L. IIsley Judges on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Davis MacInnis of the Memorial Marauders, right, takes a shot on goal as Matthew MacIntyre of the Sydney Academy Wildcats looks on during Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament action at Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney on Thursday. Memorial won the game 6-2. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST. - Jeremy Fraser
In other tournament action, Riverview edged the Glace Bay Panthers 5-4 in overtime.
Rory Mills scored the overtime winner to complete the hat trick. Aidan Stanwick and Gahan Rector also fired home goals for the Ravens.
Kale MacDonald, Morgan Neville, Hudson Clarke and Ty Oliver netted goals for the Panthers.
Riverview’s Kayden Mollons picked up the win. Glace Bay’s Brandon Cole shouldered the loss. Statistics were not reported.
- Jeremy Fraser is the sports reporter for the Cape Breton Post. Follow him on X (Twitter) @CBPost_Jeremy.
Hudson McGean of the Memorial Marauders, left, takes a shot on goal during Cape Breton Hockey School Hockey League action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre last month. McGean is in his final season with the team and will play in the annual Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament this week in North Sydney. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST
NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. — The Memorial Marauders will kick off the local high school hockey tournament season when they host the annual Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament this week.
The four-day tournament, hosted at the Emera Centre Northside, will feature seven teams, including five from Cape Breton: the host Marauders, Glace Bay Panthers, Sydney Academy Wildcats, Riverview Ravens and the Division 2 Dalbrae Dragons.
Off-island teams will feature the Dartmouth Spartans and the J.L. IIsley Judges of Spryfield.
The tournament will begin with two games on the schedule on Thursday. Riverview will play Glace Bay at 5:30 p.m. followed by the opening ceremonies at 7 p.m. Memorial will face Sydney Academy immediately following at 7:30 p.m.
The event continues on Friday and Saturday with Memorial playing on Friday at 11 a.m. against Dalbrae and 7 p.m. against Riverview, before wrapping up the round-robin portion of the event on Saturday at 11 a.m. against J.L. IIsley.
The semifinals are Saturday at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The championship will be played at 11 a.m. on Sunday.
Entering the tournament, the Cape Breton Post caught up with third year and graduating forward Hudson McGean to get his thoughts on the team, his play this season and the event.
Here's what he said.
Q: Tell me a little bit about the first four games of the season for the team.
A: Our first four games came with some ups and downs but that’s part of the game, so hopefully we can capitalize on the mistakes and fix them.
Q: The club sits tied for second place in the four-team Cape Breton High School Hockey League with a 2-2 record, what has the team learned through the first four games?
A: We learned that nothing is going to come easy, so we have to put the work in if we want to be as successful as we want to be.
The Memorial Marauders will take their 2-2-0-0 record in the Cape Breton High School Hockey League into the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament this week in North Sydney. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST. - Jeremy Fraser
Q: Individually, you've had a good start to the season with five points in four games. What can you say about your production so far?
A: The points are great and all, but I just want to focus on what I can do to help the team to its full capability.
Q: You had seven points in 16 games in 2022-23, what changed in your game from last season to this year?
A: Being a Grade 12 player has made me have more confidence and I want to do the best I can to succeed in this tournament.
Q: How special is it to be able to represent your school and play in the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament? What's it like to be out on the ice with a large crowd in the stands?
A: It’s always special to represent your school in a memorial tournament, especially someone who belonged to your community and was well-loved by everyone. It makes my team and I feel special knowing that a large number of our community members come out to watch us play the game we love.
Q: Memorial hasn't won the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament since 2016. What does the team have to do this weekend to change that?
A: We have to work hard, stay focused and play the game that we all know we can and to stick to our game plan.
Q: For someone who attends Memorial High School, what does the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament mean to the school and its students?
A: Mae was an avid hockey fan who loved the Marauders and spent countless hours at the rink watching the game she loved, especially when her grandson played a number of years ago. One of her two sons still comes every year to open and close the tournament and is very pleased with Memorial and its volunteers that help keep her memory alive. Knowing that you're keeping a memory going for as long as it has, it’s a special part in everybody’s heart.
Q: Does it feel surreal knowing this is your last Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament before graduating and moving on from the program?
A: It does really feel surreal knowing that this is my last green and gold tournament. This makes me want to work even harder knowing this is my final shot to win the tournament.
Q: What would you say to encourage local hockey fans to come out and support the team and the tournament this weekend?
A: Embrace the excitement of local hockey. Join us this weekend to cheer for our team, create unforgettable memories and show your support for our community. Your energy in the stands can make this tournament unforgettable for everyone.
Q: What would it mean to you to be able to win the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament in your Grade 12 year?
A: Winning the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold in my Grade 12 year would be incredibly meaningful. It signifies the culmination of years of hard work, dedication and camaraderie with my teammates. This tournament represents more than just a victory, it embodies the spirit of sportsmanship, teamwork and honouring the memory of Mae.
NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. – The Glace Bay Panthers had no shortage of offence on Thursday night.
Glace Bay used a four-goal first period on their way to a 7-1 victory over the Memorial Marauders in Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at the Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney.
Garrett MacIntosh powered the attack for the Panthers with a five-point performance, which included a hat trick. Ty Oliver scored twice, while Kyle Nearing and Hudson Clarke also added goals for the Panthers (4-1-0-0).
Kody Hatcher had the lone goal for the Marauders (2-3-0-0).
Glace Bay’s Brandon Cole made 18 saves. Memorial’s Andrew Forrest stopped 18 of 25 shots.
High school hockey league action continues on Friday with the Riverview Ravens hosting the Memorial Marauders at 8 p.m. at the Cape Breton County Recreation Centre in Coxheath.
- Jeremy Fraser is the sports reporter for the Cape Breton Post. Follow him on X (Twitter) @CBPost_Jeremy.
Matthew Burke of the Riverview Ravens, left, makes a move around Matthew MacIntyre of the Sydney Academy Wildcats during Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre on Tuesday. Sydney Academy won the game 4-0. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST.
SYDNEY, N.S. – Dylan Lesnick was busy between the pipes for the Sydney Academy Wildcats on Tuesday night.
Lesnick turned aside all 34 shots that went his way, backstopping the Wildcats to a 4-0 win over the Riverview Ravens in Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre.
Charlie Francis had a goal and an assist, while Kenzie Carew, Anthony Melski and Jaxon MacNamara also added goals for the Wildcats (2-3-0-0)
Riverview’s record falls to 2-3-0-0 on the season.
Ravens’ Max Shaheen stopped 14 of 18 shots.
High school hockey league action continues on Thursday with the Memorial Marauders hosting the Glace Bay Panthers at 7:40 p.m. at Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney.
- Jeremy Fraser is the sports reporter for the Cape Breton Post. Follow him on X (Twitter) @CBPost_Jeremy.
NORTH SYDNEY — Pierce Hutchings scored a hat trick as the Glace Bay Panthers doubled the Riverview Ravens 4-2 to win the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament at Emera Centre Northside on Sunday.
Hutchings opened the scoring with a power-play markers in the first period then added two more, including the game-winner, in the final frame. Joshua Gottwald scored the other Panthers goal while Jesse Cathcart and Hudson Clarke each had two assists.
Rory Mills and Gahan Rector accounted for the Ravens offence.
Panthers goalie Kristian MacKenzie turned aside 29 of 31shots he faced in the win while Ravens netminder Kayden Mollons stopped 24 of 28 pucks sent his way.
There were six games Saturday. The Ravens beat the Dartmouth Spartans 4-2; the Panthers beat the Dalbrae Dragons 7-1; the Panthers beat J.L. Ilsley Judges 10-3; the Dragons beat the Sydney Academy Wildcats 2-1; the Judges beat the Memorial Marauders 3-1; and the Spartans beat the Ravens 6-4.
On Friday five games were played. The Dragons beat the Marauders 2-1; the Wildcats beat the Spartans 4-3; the Panthers beat the Dragons 7-0; the Spartans beat the Judges 6-2; and the Ravens beat the Marauders 4-2.
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Sam Gracie of the Memorial Marauders, right, fires a shot over the shoulder of Dylan Lesnick of the Sydney Academy Wildcats during Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament action at Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney on Thursday. Memorial won the game 6-2 and Gracie had a hat trick. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST.
NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. – Sam Gracie has been one of the top scorers in the Cape Breton High School Hockey League since the start of the season and he showed why on Thursday night.
Gracie had a four-point performance, which included a hat trick, to lead the Memorial Marauders to a 6-2 victory over the Sydney Academy Wildcats on opening night of the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament at Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney.
The forward scored once in each of the three periods while picking up on an assist on the eventual game-winner off the stick of Jesse Ross.
Along with Gracie and Ross, Davis MacInnis and Daniel Young also found the back of the net for the host Marauders.
Nolan Riley and Keagan Corbett replied with goals for the Wildcats.
Memorial’s Andrew Forrest picked up the win in goal. Sydney Academy’s Dylan Lesnick was tagged with the loss. Statistics were not reported.
The Marauders will continue the tournament on Friday at 11 a.m. against the Dalbrae Dragons and 7 p.m. against the Riverview Ravens. They wrap up the round robin against the J.L. IIsley Judges on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Davis MacInnis of the Memorial Marauders, right, takes a shot on goal as Matthew MacIntyre of the Sydney Academy Wildcats looks on during Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament action at Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney on Thursday. Memorial won the game 6-2. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST. - Jeremy Fraser
In other tournament action, Riverview edged the Glace Bay Panthers 5-4 in overtime.
Rory Mills scored the overtime winner to complete the hat trick. Aidan Stanwick and Gahan Rector also fired home goals for the Ravens.
Kale MacDonald, Morgan Neville, Hudson Clarke and Ty Oliver netted goals for the Panthers.
Riverview’s Kayden Mollons picked up the win. Glace Bay’s Brandon Cole shouldered the loss. Statistics were not reported.
- Jeremy Fraser is the sports reporter for the Cape Breton Post. Follow him on X (Twitter) @CBPost_Jeremy.
Hudson McGean of the Memorial Marauders, left, takes a shot on goal during Cape Breton Hockey School Hockey League action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre last month. McGean is in his final season with the team and will play in the annual Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament this week in North Sydney. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST
NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. — The Memorial Marauders will kick off the local high school hockey tournament season when they host the annual Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament this week.
The four-day tournament, hosted at the Emera Centre Northside, will feature seven teams, including five from Cape Breton: the host Marauders, Glace Bay Panthers, Sydney Academy Wildcats, Riverview Ravens and the Division 2 Dalbrae Dragons.
Off-island teams will feature the Dartmouth Spartans and the J.L. IIsley Judges of Spryfield.
The tournament will begin with two games on the schedule on Thursday. Riverview will play Glace Bay at 5:30 p.m. followed by the opening ceremonies at 7 p.m. Memorial will face Sydney Academy immediately following at 7:30 p.m.
The event continues on Friday and Saturday with Memorial playing on Friday at 11 a.m. against Dalbrae and 7 p.m. against Riverview, before wrapping up the round-robin portion of the event on Saturday at 11 a.m. against J.L. IIsley.
The semifinals are Saturday at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The championship will be played at 11 a.m. on Sunday.
Entering the tournament, the Cape Breton Post caught up with third year and graduating forward Hudson McGean to get his thoughts on the team, his play this season and the event.
Here's what he said.
Q: Tell me a little bit about the first four games of the season for the team.
A: Our first four games came with some ups and downs but that’s part of the game, so hopefully we can capitalize on the mistakes and fix them.
Q: The club sits tied for second place in the four-team Cape Breton High School Hockey League with a 2-2 record, what has the team learned through the first four games?
A: We learned that nothing is going to come easy, so we have to put the work in if we want to be as successful as we want to be.
The Memorial Marauders will take their 2-2-0-0 record in the Cape Breton High School Hockey League into the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament this week in North Sydney. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST. - Jeremy Fraser
Q: Individually, you've had a good start to the season with five points in four games. What can you say about your production so far?
A: The points are great and all, but I just want to focus on what I can do to help the team to its full capability.
Q: You had seven points in 16 games in 2022-23, what changed in your game from last season to this year?
A: Being a Grade 12 player has made me have more confidence and I want to do the best I can to succeed in this tournament.
Q: How special is it to be able to represent your school and play in the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament? What's it like to be out on the ice with a large crowd in the stands?
A: It’s always special to represent your school in a memorial tournament, especially someone who belonged to your community and was well-loved by everyone. It makes my team and I feel special knowing that a large number of our community members come out to watch us play the game we love.
Q: Memorial hasn't won the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament since 2016. What does the team have to do this weekend to change that?
A: We have to work hard, stay focused and play the game that we all know we can and to stick to our game plan.
Q: For someone who attends Memorial High School, what does the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament mean to the school and its students?
A: Mae was an avid hockey fan who loved the Marauders and spent countless hours at the rink watching the game she loved, especially when her grandson played a number of years ago. One of her two sons still comes every year to open and close the tournament and is very pleased with Memorial and its volunteers that help keep her memory alive. Knowing that you're keeping a memory going for as long as it has, it’s a special part in everybody’s heart.
Q: Does it feel surreal knowing this is your last Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament before graduating and moving on from the program?
A: It does really feel surreal knowing that this is my last green and gold tournament. This makes me want to work even harder knowing this is my final shot to win the tournament.
Q: What would you say to encourage local hockey fans to come out and support the team and the tournament this weekend?
A: Embrace the excitement of local hockey. Join us this weekend to cheer for our team, create unforgettable memories and show your support for our community. Your energy in the stands can make this tournament unforgettable for everyone.
Q: What would it mean to you to be able to win the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament in your Grade 12 year?
A: Winning the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold in my Grade 12 year would be incredibly meaningful. It signifies the culmination of years of hard work, dedication and camaraderie with my teammates. This tournament represents more than just a victory, it embodies the spirit of sportsmanship, teamwork and honouring the memory of Mae.
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