Author of the article:By Cape Breton Post Staff, PNI Atlantic Published Oct 12, 20251 minute readMitchell Gould earned a hat trick for the Sydney Mitsubishi Rush on Saturday, but his team fell 4-3 to the Cape Breton West Islanders in NSU18MHL action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre. Photo by JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST FILEArticle contentThe battle of Cape Breton teams in Nova Scotia U18 Major Hockey League action this weekend in Membertou is thus far in favour of the Cape Breton West Islanders.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 contentLucas Chisholm scored twice, while Aiden J. MacDonald and Jonah Ellis added single markers to give the Islanders a 4-3 win over the Sydney Mitsubishi Rush on Saturday at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre.Article contentArticle contentRush captain Mitchell Gould earned the hat trick by potting in all three goals for the Sydney Mitsubishi squad, who are now 2-6-1-0 for the 2025-26 season.Article contentLucas Chisholm scored twice for the Islanders, while Aiden J. MacDonald and Jonah Ellis added single markers. The Islanders’ record to date is 4-5-0-0.Article contentGoalie Jack Bell made 19 saves for the Islanders, while Rush netminder Mason Doucet fended off 37 of 41 shots.Article contentBoth teams were slated to move to Port Hood’s Al MacInnis Sports Centre for Sunday’s game.Article contentArticle content
U18 MAJOR HOCKEY LEAGUE: Cape Breton West Islanders edge Sydney Mitsubishi Rush despite host team captain’s hat trick
