Layla Austen of the Cape Breton Lynx works her way into the offensive zone during Maritime Major Girls Hockey League action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre last season. The Lynx will host the league’s annual showcase in September in Membertou. Photo by JEREMY FRASER /CAPE BRETON POSTArticle contentThe top female under-18 hockey players in the Maritimes will set their sights on Cape Breton this fall.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 Cape Breton Lynx will host the annual Maritime Major Girls Hockey League Showcase at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre from Sept. 25-27.Article contentArticle contentOverall, the showcase will feature nine teams including eight from off island. Each team will play four games during the event.Article contentArticle contentCape Breton will be joined by fellow Nova Scotia-based clubs in the Northern Subway Selects, Greenfoot Capitals and Lindsay Surge as well as New Brunswick clubs in the Fundy Kraken, Moncton Rockets and Western Flames.Article contentThe Prince Edward Island-based Down East Auto Parts Stars and the Western Wolves are also expected to participate in the event.Article content“We’re looking forward to welcoming teams, athletes, coaches, families and fans from across the Maritimes to Cape Breton for an unforgettable weekend of elite female hockey,” said the Lynx program in a post on social media.Article contentIt’s the first time the Cape Breton team has hosted the event.Article contentThe schedule for the event was not released at publication time but it is expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks leading up to the September weekend.Article contentAs for the Lynx, training camp registration is now open for the club with camp expected to begin on Aug. 28 with fitness training. Full information on the camp can be found by visiting the team’s Facebook page.Article content
Cape Breton Lynx to host Maritime Major Girls Hockey League Showcase in September
