Bage Valley Wildcats forward Caleb Howard, left, lifts the stick of Halifax Wolverines forward Max Kopec during Nova Scotia Under-15 Major Hockey League action Oct. 18 at the Kings Mutual Century Centre in Berwick. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentThe Bage Valley Wildcats split two games during the opening weekend of play in the Nova Scotia Under-15 Major Hockey League.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 contentThe Wildcats defeated the Halifax Wolverines 4-3 Oct. 18 before losing a 2-1 decision to the Bedford-based Martello Wealth Bandits Oct. 19. Both games were played at the Kings Mutual Century Centre in Berwick.Article contentArticle content Bage Valley Wildcats forward Austin Robicheau, centre, tries to split the Halifax Wolverines defence during Nova Scotia Under-15 Major Hockey League action Oct. 18 in Berwick. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentTommy Ferguson had the natural hat trick in the victory while captain Hunter Martin had the game-winning goal 2:26 into the third.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentBentley MacKay had two assists while Connor Keating, Rowan Lonergan, Charlie McLoughlin and Jesse Gallant each contributed one.Article contentTatum Innes picked up the win.Article content Bage Valley Wildcats goalie Taytum Innes makes a stick save during the second period of the team’s first game of the Nova Scotia Under-15 Major Hockey League season with Halifax Oct. 18 in Berwick. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentThe game was tied 1-1 after the first period while the home side took a 3-1 lead to the third.Article contentAfter a scoreless first period, the Bandits scored twice in the middle stanza.Article contentGrady Roles from Lonergan and Martin cut the deficit in half in the third but the home side could not cash the equalizer. Jonah Harvey stopped 30 shots in the loss.Article contentThe Wildcats are in Lantz Oct. 25 to play The Rangers before hosting the Dartmouth Whalers Sunday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m.Article contentArticle contentUnder-18Article contentValley split weekend games in Port Hood with the Cape Breton West Islanders in under-18 action.Article contentValley won the opener 6-5 Oct. 18 while the home side took the finale 4-2 Oct. 19.Article contentEric Hanley scored the winner with 51 seconds to play for Valley on Oct. 18.Article contentArticle contentLuke Forse and Hanley each had a goal and an assist. Jesse Sinclair, Isaac Connolly, Darius Peh and Brayden Carrigan also scored. Cameron Hickey, Hunter Hood and Jacob Seaman each contributed an assist.Article contentMaddox Neumann made 16 saves for the win.Article contentThe game was tied 2-2 after the first while the home side led 3-2 heading to the third.Article contentNolan Fletcher and Sinclair each had a goal and an assist Oct. 19. Seaman picked up two helpers. Aaron Meaden stopped 35 shots in the loss.Article contentThe home side held 1-0 and 2-1 period leads.Article contentValley (8-6-0-0) is third in the eight-team league behind the undefeated Pictou County-based Weeks (11-0-0-0) and Halifax McDonalds (9-0-0-0).Article contentThe Wildcats head to Summerside, P.E.I., this weekend for an interlocking showcase with the New Brunswick/Prince Edward Island Major Under-18 Hockey League. Six teams from each circuit are competing.
Three Valley Wildcats teams each go 1-1 in weekend play
