Julien Wasmer of the Saint John Sea Dogs, right, works his way around Jacob De Ladurantaye of the Cape Breton Eagles during Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League action at TD Station in Saint John, N.B., on Friday. Saint John won the game 3-2. CONTRIBUTED/MICHAEL HAWKINS, SAINT JOHN SEA DOGS Michael Hawkins, Saint John SeaArticle contentThe Cape Breton Eagles kicked off their 2025-26 Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League regular season with a loss on Friday night.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 was edged 3-2 by the Saint John Sea Dogs at TD Station in Saint John, N.B., in a game which marked the first time the two teams have met on opening night.Article contentArticle contentZachary Morin, Olivier Duhamel and William Yared netted goals for the Sea Dogs (1-0-0-0).Article contentArticle contentJacob Hartlin and Hugo Charron replied with goals for the Eagles (0-1-0-0).Article contentSaint John’s Justin Robinson made 29 saves. Cape Breton’s Félix Hamel stopped 31 of 34 shots in his 58:58 of action.Article contentCape Breton opened the scoring with Hartlin netting his first goal of the season at 1:50 of the first period, but Saint John responded shortly after with Morin notching his first of the season past Hamel at 4:27 of the opening frame.Article contentSaint John took a 2-1 lead into the first intermission with Duhamel finding the back of the net at 18:42 of the first stanza.Article contentThe hometown Sea Dogs added to their lead in the second period with Yared’s first of the season. Cape Breton answered at 15:27 with Charron scoring his first career QMJHL goal on a breakaway beating Robinson.Article contentDespite outshooting the Sea Dogs 11-6 in the third period, the Eagles were unable to find the equalizer in the final frame.Article contentArticle contentSaint John outshot Cape Breton 34-31 while going 0-for-4 on the power play. The Eagles were 0-for-3 with the man-advantage.Article contentCape Breton and Saint John will return to the ice on Saturday to wrap up opening weekend. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m., at TD Station.Article contentGAME NOTES: Derek Andrews (healthy), Samuel Kupec (injured/sick), Lucas Romeo (healthy), Tomas Lavoie (NHL Camp – Utah) and Will Murphy (NHL Camp – Detroit) were not in the lineup for Cape Breton.; Everett Baldwin (NHL Camp – Tampa Bay), Max Vilen (healthy), Alexis Gauthier (healthy) and Jacob Beaulieu (healthy) were not dressed for Saint John.; Despite launching a new logo earlier this year, Saint John wore their old white jersey with classic logo for their home opener. The team announced on Thursday that their new jerseys were not ready and that the supplier was “working quickly to resolve the issue.”; 2025 first overall pick Alexis Joseph had no points in his QMJHL debut for Saint John. He finished with a –1 rating and was 8-for-17 in faceoffs.; Cape Breton’s Maxime Sauthier recorded his first career QMJHL point with an assist. He was also 9-for-14 in faceoffs and recorded two penalty minutes in his QMJHL debut.; Forwards Samuel Rocca (Cape Breton) and Olivers Murnieks (Saint John) each recorded their first career QMJHL points with assists in the game.; Attendance was 3,664.Article content
QMJHL: Cape Breton Eagles edged by Saint John Sea Dogs in season opener in New Brunswick
