Defenceman Jack Brauti, left, carries the puck out of the Niagara one with Kingston Frontenacs forward Luke McNamara in pursuit during Ontario Hockey League action at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston, Ont., last September. Brauti signed with the Cape Breton Eagles on Thursday prior to the start of the 2025-26 Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League regular season. Photo by Jan MurphyArticle contentTwenty-four hours before the start of their Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League season, the Cape Breton Eagles have added to their roster.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 contentCape Breton signed 19-year-old defenceman Jack Brauti on Thursday prior to the team’s regular season opener on Friday against the Saint John Sea Dogs in Saint John, N.B.Article contentArticle content“We are very happy to have Jack in our organization,” said Eagles general manager Sylvain Couturier in a press release. “We couldn’t pass up on a highly skilled player like him. He’s going to help us a lot, he’s a great puck moving defenseman with great vision.”Article contentArticle contentBrauti was a sixth-round pick by the Barrie Colts in the Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection in 2022.Article contentThe Thornhill, Ont., product appeared in 62 games in his rookie season with the Colts in 2023-24, posting nine goals and 21 points.Article contentIn August 2024, he was traded from Barrie to the Niagara IceDogs, where he posted career highs in assists (38) and points (46) in 64 games. He also had 47 penalty minutes and a –11 rating in Niagara.Article contentLast month, Brauti was traded from the IceDogs to the Kingston Frontenacs for a 10th-round pick in 2029 as well as conditional fifth-round picks in 2027 and 2029. The six-foot, 165-pound Brauti was placed on waivers by Kingston last week.Article contentWhile undrafted in the NHL, Brauti has attended three NHL camps over the past two years, the most recent with the Seattle Kraken this summer, as well as the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins.Article content
Cape Breton Eagles add 19-year-old Brauti from Ontario Hockey League
