Cape Breton Eagles prospect Easton Anello suffered a leg injury during the first intrasquad game to open the team’s rookie camp at Centre 200 in Sydney on Thursday morning. The American is considered to be day-to-day. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserArticle contentLess than two hours into the first intraquad game of the Cape Breton Eagles rookie camp and the team is already facing an injury to one of its prominent prospects.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 contentAmerican defenceman Easton Anello suffered a leg injury after he fell awkwardly following a check during the second period of the opening intrasquad game at Centre 200 in Sydney on Thursday.Article contentArticle contentThe 17-year-old was helped off the ice by his teammates and taken to the dressing room. He was unable to put any pressure on his leg and didn’t return to the game.Article contentArticle contentA product of Windsor, Mass., Anello didn’t play in the evening game and was seen on crutches after the contest.Article contentEagles head coach Jason Clarke provided an update on Anello on Thursday evening.Article content“Easton is a lot better tonight than he was this morning, that’s for sure, and it’s a step in the right direction,” said Clarke. “It’s just an unfortunate accident that happened on the ice, but he was one of the best players on the ice the first two periods of the game. There’s no doubt about it, he’s an elite talent and he has a really bright future.”Article contentClarke considers Anello to be day-to-day and doesn’t expect him back for the remainder of rookie camp, which wraps up this weekend.Article content“I don’t think we’ll see him the rest of this camp, but we’ll definitely see him for the main camp,” said Clarke. “It was just an awkward chest-on-chest but the way he fell he kind of twisted his knee. It wasn’t a dirty hit, it was a clean check, it was just unfortunate how he got hit.”Article contentA fifth-round pick by the Eagles in 2025, Anello played last season between the NV River Rats under-16 AAA team and Williston Northampton School. He had two goals and 18 points in 27 games with the River Rats, and two goals and 15 points in 24 games with Williston Northampton.Article contentCape Breton was expected to play Halifax in their first preseason game on Friday night at Oulton-Stanish Centre in Halifax, before returning home to face the Mooseheads on Saturday at 7 p.m., at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre.Article contentRookie camp will wrap up on Sunday afternoon with a three-on-three intrasquad game at 1 p.m., at Centre 200. The team is expected to make cuts sometime on Sunday.Article content
Cape Breton Eagles American defenceman suffers leg injury on opening day of rookie camp
