Article contentMeanwhile, Payton Dicks swept all four gold medals in her weight class and won the overall powerlifting gold, and Kristina Richard won gold in the 200-metre and 400-metre track and field events.Article contentThe softball team also won the gold medal.Article contentOntario won the most medals, capturing 421 medals, including 182 gold medals.Article contentSydney goaltender traded in the MHLArticle contentA Cape Breton goaltender is returning to the Maritimes for the 2026-27 season.Article contentWilliam Stonehouse was acquired by the Edmundston Blizzard from the Hearst Lumberjacks of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League on July 23. In exchange, Hearst will received further considerations.Article contentThe 19-year-old from Sydney had a 9-4-0-0 record along with a 3.18 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage in 14 games with the Lumberjacks. He started the 2025-26 season with the Summerside Western Capitals.Article contentThe MHL regular season kicks off on Sept. 10 with the Pictou County Weeks Crushers hosting the Amherst Ramblers at the Pictou County Wellness Centre in New Glasgow.Article contentArticle contentFormer Eagles players commit to universityArticle contentA pair of former Cape Breton Eagles players are staying in Canada to continue their hockey careers.Article contentGoaltender Félix Hamel and forward Lewis Gendron will play their first university hockey seasons in U Sports this year.Article contentHamel, 21, recently committed to the University of Ottawa, while Gendron will play for the Concordia University in Montreal.Article contentIn 38 games last season with the Eagles, Hamel had a 16-15-6 record along with a 2.93 goals-against average and a .889 save percentage. He also had a 2-3-0-0 record along with a 4.88 goals-against average and a .845 save percentage in five playoff games.Article contentGendron appeared in 62 games with Cape Breton, posting 15 goals and 56 points in 62 games. He also added four goals and six points in six playoff games.Article contentThe university hockey season will begin in the fall.Article contentCapers announce new recruits for 2026-27 seasonArticle contentIn preparation for the upcoming Atlantic University Sport season, the Cape Breton Capers recently announce new recruits for the upcoming campaign.Article contentArticle contentLeah Conrad of Dartmouth (defensive midfielder/centre back) has joined the women’s soccer program, while Rudi Jurincic (midfield), Elliott Probert (midfield) and Oliver Templer (centre back) will be part of the men’s soccer program.Article contentNosa Lawani (forward), Rashane Smith (guard/forward) and Isaiah Bell-Haynes (point guard) are expected to join the men’s basketball program this fall.Article contentThe soccer programs will begin their Atlantic University Sport seasons on Sept. 5 when they host the Mount Allison Mounties at Ness Timmons Field in Sydney. The women will play at 3 p.m., followed by the men at 5:30 p.m.Article contentPort Hawkesbury Sports Wall of Fame seeking memorabiliaArticle contentThe Port Hawkesbury Sports Wall of Fame committee is seeking sports memorabilia from the community.Article contentThe committee is looking for photographs, newspaper clippings/articles, playing equipment and more. The items will be inducted in a rotating display that showcases sport in Port Hawkesbury.Article contentDonations of these items may be made at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre Bear Head Room on Wednesday between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Article contentPaper items and photographs can be copied on site and originals returned if desired. Receipts for all items will be provided and acknowledgement of donated materials will be made.Article contentFor more information, contact Cassie Cameron at 902-625-2591.Article content
Sinclair released from Océanic training camp: Cape Breton Sports in Brief for Aug. 18, 2026
