Hockey stock Photo by CONTRIBUTED/UNSPLASHArticle contentThe Membertou Jr. Miners scored their first victory of the 2025-26 Nova Scotia Junior Hockey 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 contentTyler Seymour scored twice, including the game winner, to give the Jr. Miners a 4-3 victory over the Pictou County Scotians at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre. Ryland Hanrahan and Ty Oliver also scored for the home team (1-8-0-0).Article contentArticle contentJohn-Kay Martin, Lane Lochead and Owen Hickey responded for the Scotians (3-6-0-0).Article contentArticle contentLucas Fraser stopped 31 of 34 shots for the Jr. Miners, while Scotians netminder Eli James made 24 saves.Article contentFRIDAY NIGHT ACTIONArticle contentAt the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre on Friday night, the Strait Pirates edged past the Antigonish AA Munro Bulldogs 5-4 in a shootout.Article contentLiam Trenholm led the Pirates (4-4-0-0) with a pair of goals in regulation time, while Cadyn Power and Jesse Gillis added single markers. Trenholm and Power also scored in the shootout.Article contentLuc Legere, Owen Flemming, Tully Grant and Gavin Clarke scored for the Bulldogs (3-2-0-1) in regulation. Both Legere and Will MacKinnon’s shootout goal attempts were fended off by Strait goalie Liam McGilp.Article contentMcGlip went the distance for the Pirates, stopping 41 of 45 shots, while Bulldogs counterpart Kieran Walker made 26 saves.Article contentUP NEXTArticle contentThe Pirates were slated to head to New Glasgow on Sunday to face the Scotians at the Pictou County Wellness Centre. The Bulldogs were scheduled to head to Dan K. Stevens Memorial Arena in Eskasoni to play against the host Eagles (7-1-0-0).Article content
N.S. JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE: Membertou Jr. Miners score first victory of season on home ice
