Author of the article:By Cape Breton Post Staff, PNI Atlantic Published Sep 14, 20251 minute readHockey stock.Article contentThe Sydney Mitsubishi Rush fell 11-1 against the Halifax McDonalds as both teams opened their 2025-26 Nova Scotia U18 Major Junior League season on Saturday.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 contentOwen Gracie staved off a Rush (0-1-0-0) shutout scoring late in the third period at the Halifax Forum.Article contentArticle contentCarter Sullivan, MJ Bottomley and River Welsh led the Macs (1-0-0-0) with two goals each, while Nash Haverstock, Chike Uzochukwu, Ian Lovett, Sam Flemming and Carter Odell also scored.Article contentArticle contentRush goalie Mason Doucet stopped 26 of 35 shots in the first 45 minutes before being replaced with Brighton Hardy, who halted four of six shots.Article contentMacs counterpart Chandler Bell went the distance and made 25 saves.Article contentMeanwhile, in Berwick, the Cape Breton West Islanders dropped a 4-2 decision over the host Valley Wildcats in their season opener at the Kings Mutual Century Centre.Article contentLance Heukshorst and Hunter MacDonald scored for the Islanders (0-1-0-0). Nolan Fletcher led the Wildcats with two goals, while Lucas Arnold and Isaac Connolly added single markers each.Article contentBoth Cape Breton teams were scheduled to be back in action on Sunday against their opponents in Halifax and Berwick, respectively.Article content
U18 MAJOR HOCKEY LEAGUE: Sydney Mitsubishi Rush, Cape Breton West Islanders open 2025-26 season with losses
