Veteran forward Brennan Murphy scored in overtime to lift the Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals to a 3-2 win over the West Kent Steamers on Sept. 7. The Maritime Junior Hockey League pre-season game was played in Tyne Valley, P.E.I. Photo by Jason Simmonds /Guardian FileArticle contentThe Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals are heading into the 2025–26 Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) regular season on a winning note.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Capitals posted back-to-back overtime wins over the West Kent Steamers last weekend to complete pre-season play a perfect 4-0 (won-lost).Article contentArticle contentThe Capitals defeated the Steamers 5-4 in Bouctouche, N.B., on Sept. 5, and 3-2 in Tyne Valley, P.E.I., on Sept. 7.Article contentArticle contentThe Capitals open regular-season play on the road this weekend with games against the Yarmouth Mariners on Sept. 13 and the Valley Wildcats on Sept. 14.Article contentCaps 3 Steamers 2 (OT)Article contentBefore 498 fans at the Cavendish Farms Community Events Centre, Simon Mullen set up Brennan Murphy for the game-winning goal 16 seconds into overtime.Article contentMurphy and Jordan Shaw scored in regulation time for the Caps, who also received assists from Andrew Thompson and Matthew MacLean.Article contentThe Caps led 1-0 after the first period, and the teams were tied 2-2 following 40 minutes.Article contentGeorge Gallant earned the goaltending win with a 31-save performance.Article contentCaps 5 Steamers 4 (OT)Article contentBefore 500 fans at the J.K. Irving Centre, Coen Miller (1-2) capped a three-point night by scoring the winning goal at the 32-second mark of overtime.Article contentShaw, Thompson, Owen MacPherson and Sam Bowness also scored for the Capitals. Isaac Taweel (2), Murphy, Mullen and Carson Griffin registered helpers.Article contentWinning goaltender Zach Pelletier stopped 26 of 30 shots.Article contentArticle contentJason Simmonds is the sports editor at The Guardian in Prince Edward Island. He can be reached at jsimmonds@postmedia.com and followed on X @JpsportsJason.Article content
P.E.I.s Western Capitals complete pre-season play undefeated
