Hockey Stock. Photo by HEMERA TECHNOLOGIESArticle contentThe Sydney Mitsubishi Rush swept their two-game weekend series with the South Shore Mustangs at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre over the weekend.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 contentOn Sunday, Mitchell Gould had a six-point performance, which included a hat trick, to lead the Rush to a 7-1 win.Article contentArticle contentJacob Dunn scored twice and added two assists while Ryan MacQueen and Owen Gracie added single markers for the Rush (2-4-0-0).Article contentArticle contentKarter Bain had the lone goal for the Mustangs (0-5-1-0).Article contentSydney’s Brighton Hardy made 26 saves. South Shore’s Ryder Patterson stopped 17 of 24 shots before being replaced by Nolan Fraughton, who stopped all five shots he faced in his 17 minutes of action.Article contentMeanwhile, on Saturday, Gould led Sydney with a pair of goals in the team’s 6-5 overtime victory.Article contentOwen Gracie, Jacob Dunn and Ethan Miller each added single markers while Liam MacLeod scored the overtime winner for the Rush.Article contentEwan MacDonald led the Mustangs with two goals, while Sam Hartlen, Lochlinn Mullaney and Jacob Belliveau also scored.Article contentSydney’s Mason Doucet made 49 saves. Mustangs counterpart Fraughton stopped 44 of 50 shots.Article contentISLANDERS POST WIN AND LOSSArticle contentThe Cape Breton West Islanders split their two games in the Halifax Regional Municipality over the weekend.Article contentOn Sunday, the Islanders were downed 6-4 by the Halifax McDonalds at the Halifax Forum.Article contentArticle contentCarter Sullivan scored three times to complete the hat trick while MJ Bottomley, Nate MacKay and Will Shearer also chipped in with goals for the McDonalds (6-0-0-0).Article contentRyan Davidson, Lex Watt, Will Chisholm and Hunter MacDonald buried goals for the Islanders (1-5-0-0).Article contentHalifax’s Kael Campbell made 23 saves. Cape Breton West’s Leo Forance made 35 saves.Article contentMeanwhile in Cole Harbour on Saturday, Lance Heukshorst potted in a pair of second period power play goals to help the Islanders down the March and Mill Co. Hunters 5-3 at Cole Harbour Place.Article contentAiden MacDonald, Hunter MacDonald and Jake MacInnis also scored for the Islanders.Article contentDawson Swift, Sebastian Hum and Porter Kalyta replied for the Hunters (1-5-0-0).Article contentCape Breton West’s Jack Bell stopped 33 of 36 shots. Cole Harbour’s Noah Palk made 37 saves.Article contentUP NEXTArticle contentCape Breton West will return to home ice to host the Hunters on Saturday at 6 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m., at the Al MacInnis Sports Centre in Port Hood.Article contentAs for Sydney, the team will hit the road for games against Steele Subaru of Dartmouth on Saturday at 7:45 p.m., at Zatzman Sportsplex, and the Weeks Majors of Pictou County on Sunday at 1 p.m., at the Pictou County Wellness Centre in New Glasgow.Article content
U18 MAJOR HOCKEY: Sydney sweeps South Shore, Cape Breton West splits on the road
