Cape Breton Eagles’ Blake Burke fends off a Newfoundland Regiment players while Eagles goalie Connor Towle looks on during QMJHL action on Saturday in St. John’s, N.L. The Eagles swept an inaugural road series against the Regiment this weekend. Photo by CONTRIBUTEDArticle contentThe Cape Breton Eagles skated away with a series sweep against the Newfoundland Regiment in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action 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 Saturday, goals from Reece Peitzsche, Maxime Sauthier and Noah Jettelson gave the Eagles a 3-1 victory over the Regiment at the Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s, N.L.Article contentArticle contentLiam Arsenault provided the lone goal for the Newfoundland squad, who became the Regiment after the Acadie-Bathurst Titan moved to the Newfoundland and Labrador capital city following the 2024-25 season.Article contentArticle contentConnor Towle made 45 saves to earn his third victory in goal for the Eagles (6-7-1-3). Antoine Proulx stopped 23 of 26 shots for the Regiment (9-8-1-0) before team coach Gordie Dwyer lifted him for an extra attacker in the game’s final minute and a half.Article contentOn Friday, the Eagles also registered a 3-1 win over the Regiment.Article contentLucas Romeo scored twice while Jack Brauti added a single marker for Cape Breton, while Noah Laberge had the lone goal for Newfoundland.Article contentEagles netminder Félix Hamel made 27 saves, while Proulx stopped 33 of 36 shots for the host team.Article contentThe Eagles will head back to Quebec for a three-game road series, starting with two games against the Gatineau Olympiques Thursday and Friday nights (both 8 p.m. Atlantic time puck drops), followed by a Sunday stop in Rimouski to play the Océanic, slated for a 3 p.m. Atlantic time faceoff.Article content
QMJHL: Cape Breton Eagles sweep inaugural road series against Newfoundland Regiment
