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HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY: McNeil, Nearing have six-point performances, Glace Bay Panthers beat Sydney Academy Wildcats on Sunday

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Glace Bay Panthers - JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST

SYDNEY, N.S. – Cohen McNeil and Kyle Nearing combined for 12 points in the Glace Bay Panthers’ 11-3 win over the Sydney Academy Wildcats in Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at Miners Forum on Sunday.

McNeil had four goals and two assists, while Nearing posted a goal and five assists. Morgan Neville had four goals and an assist while Kale MacDonald had five assists for the Panthers.

Ryan MacNeil and Logan Smith also fired home goals for the home side.

Brayden Tubrett and Evan Beaver each had a goal and an assist while Dominic McLeod added a single marker for the Wildcats.

Glace Bay’s Brandon MacNeil made 19 saves. Sydney Academy’s William Hussey stopped 17 of 25 shots. Mikeda MacEwan allowed three goals on 11 shots in his 14:17 of relief. MacEwan left the game with an injury in the third period.

All four Cape Breton High School Hockey League teams will return to the ice on Thursday for the start of the annual Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament, hosted by the Memorial Marauders at Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney.

Watch the Cape Breton Post in print and online for full coverage of the tournament.

- Jeremy Fraser is the sports reporter for the Cape Breton Post. Follow him on X (Twitter) @CBPost_Jeremy.

Nov 4, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY: Riverview Ravens use four-goal first period to beat Memorial Marauders on Friday

Rory Mills of the Riverview Ravens, left, and Charlie MacMillan of the Memorial Marauders battle for the loose puck during Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at the Cape Breton County Recreation Centre in Coxheath on Friday. Riverview won the game 6-1. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST

Rory Mills of the Riverview Ravens, left, and Charlie MacMillan of the Memorial Marauders battle for the loose puck during Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at the Cape Breton County Recreation Centre in Coxheath on Friday. Riverview won the game 6-1. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST

COXHEATH, N.S. – The Riverview Ravens took an early lead and never looked back in Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at the Cape Breton County Recreation Centre on Friday.

Alex MacDonald, Ayden Ball, Matthew Burke and Nick Lawrence each had a goal and an assist while Ty MacDonald and Gavin Rector added single markers for the Ravens.

Jackson Gerrow had the lone goal for the Marauders.

Riverview’s Baxter Lawrence made 13 saves. Memorial’s Brighton Hardy stopped 21 of 27 shots.

High school hockey league action continues on Sunday when the Glace Bay Panthers host the Sydney Academy Wildcats at 7 p.m. at Miners Forum in Glace Bay.
- Jeremy Fraser is the sports reporter for the Cape Breton Post. Follow him on X (Twitter) @CBPost_Jeremy.

Nov 2, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY: Riverview Ravens blank Sydney Academy Wildcats to wrap up opening month of season

Ryan MacKinnon of the Riverview Ravens, right, carries the puck into the offensive zone as he’s pressured by Anthony Melski of the Sydney Academy Wildcats during Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre on Tuesday. Riverview won the game 4-0. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST

Ryan MacKinnon of the Riverview Ravens, right, carries the puck into the offensive zone as he’s pressured by Anthony Melski of the Sydney Academy Wildcats during Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre on Tuesday. Riverview won the game 4-0. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST

MEMBERTOU, N.S. – The Riverview Ravens got back in the win column on Tuesday night.

Riverview blanked the Sydney Academy Wildcats 4-0 in Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre.

Rory Mills led the way with two goals and an assist while Matthew Burke added a goal and an assist. Nick Lawrence also found the back of the net for the Ravens (2-3-0-0).

With the loss, the Wildcats’ record falls to 0-4-0-0 on the season.

Riverview’s Kayden Mollons stopped all 12 shots he faced for the shutout. Sydney Academy’s William Hussey turned aside 39 of 43 shots.

Riverview outshot Sydney Academy 43-12 in the game.

High School hockey continues on Friday when the Ravens host the Memorial Marauders at 8 p.m. at the Cape Breton County Recreation Centre in Coxheath.

Oct 31, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY: Gracie scores twice, including winner, as Memorial Marauders beat Glace Bay Panthers in OT

Memorial Marauders.

Memorial Marauders. - Jeremy Fraser

GLACE BAY, N.S. – The Memorial Marauders hot start to the Cape Breton High School Hockey League season continued on Sunday evening in Glace Bay.

Owen Gracie scored twice, including the overtime winner, to lead the Marauders to a 4-3 victory over the Glace Bay Panthers at Miners Forum.

Jasper Allain and Bode MacDougall also found the back of the net for the Marauders, who earned 10 of a possible 12 points during the opening month of the season in October.

Jesse Cathcart, Kale MacDonald and Kyle Nearing replied with goals for the Panthers.

Memorial’s Levi Hull made 17 saves. Glace Bay’s Brandon MacNeil turned aside 28 of 31 shots.

- Jeremy Fraser is the sports reporter for the Cape Breton Post. Follow him on X (Twitter) @CBPost_Jeremy.

Oct 28, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY: Hull nets winner, Memorial Marauders edge Riverview Ravens on Thursday

Memorial Marauders.

Memorial Marauders. - Jeremy Fraser

NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. – The Memorial Marauders moved into first place in the Cape Breton High School Hockey League on Thursday night.

The Sydney Mines-based school edged the Riverview Ravens 2-1 at Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney.

Jackson Gerrow and Malcolm Hull found the back of the net for the Marauders.

Owen Buckley had the lone goal for the Ravens.

Memorial’s Brighton Hardy made 27 saves. Riverview’s Kayden Mollons stopped 18 of 20 shots.

High school hockey league action continues on Friday with the Ravens hosting the Glace Bay Panthers 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.

Oct 25, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY: Glace Bay Panthers use four-goal first period on way to victory over Sydney Academy on Tuesday

Logan Smith of the Glace Bay Panthers, left, fires a shot on Sydney Academy goaltender William Hussey during Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre on Tuesday. Smith would score on the play. Glace Bay won the game 6-2. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST

Logan Smith of the Glace Bay Panthers, left, fires a shot on Sydney Academy goaltender William Hussey during Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre on Tuesday. Smith would score on the play. Glace Bay won the game 6-2. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST

MEMBERTOU, N.S. – A four-goal first period was all the Glace Bay Panthers needed to secure a victory over the Sydney Academy Wildcats on Tuesday.

The Panthers downed the Wildcats 6-2 at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre.

Kyle Nearing had two goals and two assists while Kale MacDonald recorded a goal and three assists. Parker MacKenzie, Logan Smith and Morgan Neville also netted goals for the Panthers.

Charlie Joe Francis and Cole Murphy replied with goals for the Wildcats.

Glace Bay’s Brandon MacNeil made 18 saves. Sydney Academy’s Mikeda MacEwan allowed four goals on 11 shots while William Hussey stopped 16 of 18 shots.

High school hockey continues on Thursday when the Memorial Marauders host the Riverview Ravens at 7:40 p.m. at the Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney.

- Jeremy Fraser is the sports reporter for the Cape Breton Post. Follow him on X (Twitter) @CBPost_Jeremy.

 

Oct 23, 2024
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