Published Apr 17, 2025 • Last updated 55 minutes ago • 1 minute readCape Breton Eagles forward Cam Squires made his professional hockey debut on Wednesday, suiting up for the Utica Comets in their game against the Toronto Marlies. The 20-year-old scored his first pro goal during the contest. CONTRIBUTED/UTICA COMETS Utica CometsIt’s a night Cam Squires will remember for the rest of his life.The Cape Breton Eagles forward scored his first professional goal on his first shot in his American Hockey League debut with the Utica Comets against the Toronto Marlies at Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, N.Y., on Wednesday night.Squires, who was assigned to the New Jersey Devils affiliate team earlier this week, scored the game’s first goal on a shot beating former NHLer Matt Murray at 17:54 of the first period to give his club a 1-0 lead.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 Comets lost the game 6-2. Along with his goal, Squires finished the contest with two goals and a plus-1 rating.The 20-year-old led the Eagles during the regular season with 24 goals and 75 points in 58 games. He added two assists in six playoff games this season.A Charlottetown native, Squires was drafted by the Devils in the fourth-round, No. 122 overall, at the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. He signed a three-year entry level contract with the NHL club last July and was among the final cuts from the team last fall.In 255 career games in an Eagles uniform, Squires recorded 103 goals and 245 points. He was a second-round pick by Cape Breton at the 2021 QMJHL Entry Draft.Logan Shaw of Glace Bay was in the Marlies lineup for Wednesday’s game. He had a goal and an assist along with three shots and a plus-3 rating.Article content
Cape Breton Eagles Cam Squires scores first professional goal on first shot in Utica Comets debut
