Published Aug 14, 20261 minute readThe Cape Breton Eagles have invited free agent defenceman Luca De Pastena to training camp next week. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserArticle contentWith training camp less than a week away, the Cape Breton Eagles are not done inviting players just yet.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 Friday, the Eagles announced that they have invited defenceman Luca De Pastena to their training camp, which officially begins on Wednesday with player registration.Article contentArticle contentDe Pastena, 17, appeared in 24 games with Kuper Academy U17 in Kirkland, Que., last season, posting nine goals and 40 points. He also had a goal and five points in four playoff games.Article contentThe six-foot-three, 198-pound De Pastena served as the captain of Kuper Academy in 2025-26. He’s been at Kuper Academy since the 2021-22 campaign.Article contentDe Pastena was never drafted into the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.Article contentPlayers will officially hit the ice for rookie camp on Thursday. A full roster and schedule for training camp is expected to be released early next week.Article contentArticle content
QMJHL: Cape Breton Eagles invite six-foot-three defenceman to training camp
