The Cape Breton Eagles announced that Jonathan Murphy (pictured) and Olivier Belanger have agreed to two-year contract extensions as the club’s head scouts on Tuesday. CONTRIBUTED/CAPE BRETON EAGLES Cape Breton EaglesArticle contentOlivier Belanger and Jonathan Murphy will continue to lead the Cape Breton Eagles scouting staff heading into to the 2025-26 season.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 Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League team announced a two-year contract extension through the 2026-27 season for Belanger and Murphy on Tuesday. Terms of the deals were not released publicly.Article contentArticle contentBelanger is the club’s head scout for Quebec and has been part of the club’s scouting staff since the 2019-20 season.Article contentArticle contentMurphy is the team’s head scout for Atlantic Canada and has been with the Eagles organization as a scout since 2008. He’s a former draft pick of the NHL’s Boston Bruins.Article contentMeanwhile, the Eagles also announced that the entire scouting staff will return for the 2025-26 season as well.Article contentThe team’s scouts include Chris Culligan (regional), Alexandre Morand (Trois-Rivieres), Sam Foster (Nova Scotia), Pat Black (QJHL), Monte Graham (United States), Samuel Wall (Montreal) and Ryan Bolton (Ontario).Article contentCape Breton will now focus its attention on the Canadian Hockey League Import Draft, which will take place on July 2. The Eagles hold picks at No. 30, No, 91 and No. 152.Article contentWith three European players now allowed on a CHL rosters, Cape Breton is expected to make two selections at the three-round online draft. Goaltender Jakub Milota of Czechia holds one of the three spots to date.Article content
Cape Breton Eagles give head scouts Belanger and Murphy contract extensions
