Cape Breton Eagles prospect Sam Berthiaume of Stellarton, N.S., was named to Team Canada for the annual Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton. The tournament will begin on Monday. POSTMEDIA FILE PHOTOArticle contentA Cape Breton Eagles player will showcase his talent at the international level.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 contentGoaltender Sam Berthiaume was named to Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team for the annual Hlinka Gretzky Cup, slated for Aug. 3-8 at Rogers Place and the Downtown Community Arena in Edmonton.Article contentArticle contentBerthiaume, a product of Stellarton, N.S., will form Canada’s goaltending duo for the tournament with Leif Oaten of the Western Hockey League’s Lethbridge Hurricanes.Article contentArticle contentHe’ll also join several players from the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League on the team including Benjamin Veitch (Newfoundland), Alexis Joseph (Saint John), Malik Litalien (Halifax) and Quinn Norman (Newfoundland).Article contentThe 16-year-old spent last season with the Truro Bearcats of the Maritime Junior Hockey League, posting a 12-4-0-0 record along with a 2.29 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage. He had an 8-4-0-0 record along with a 1.71 goals-against average and a .947 save percentage in the playoffs.Article contentBerthiaume, a second-round pick by Cape Breton in 2025, represented Canada at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge last fall.Article contentCanada will open the tournament on Monday at 8 p.m., against Switzerland, before facing Slovakia on Tuesday at 8 p.m. The Canadians will finish the round robin on Wednesday at 8 p.m., against Sweden. All game times are Atlantic.Article contentThe tournament semifinal games will be played on Aug. 7 at 3 p.m., and 8 p.m. The bronze medal and championship games are slated for Aug. 8 at 3 p.m., and 8 p.m.Article content
Cape Breton Eagles Sam Berthiaume named to Team Canada for Hlinka Gretzky Cup
