Jackson Gerrow of the Memorial Marauders, right, prepares to make a move on the Sydney Academy Wildcats goaltender during Cape Breton High School Hockey League action last season at Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney. Gerrow will be among the returning players to the Marauders lineup this season. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST JEREMY FRASERArticle contentThe Cape Breton High School Hockey League will kick off its 2025-26 regular season this week with four games on the schedule with team home openers.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 new campaign will begin on Tuesday night with the Sydney Academy Wildcats hosting the Memorial Marauders at 7 p.m., at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre.Article contentArticle contentMeanwhile, Memorial will host the Glace Bay Panthers in their home opener on Thursday night at 7:40 p.m., at Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney.Article contentArticle contentThe defending league champion Riverview Ravens will open their season against Sydney Academy on Friday at 8 p.m.Article contentAs for the Panthers, they will be on home ice at the Miners Forum on Sunday at 7 p.m., when they battle Riverview.Article contentOn the ice for the Panthers, the team will see the return of Cohen McNeil, who finished third in team scoring last season with 14 goals and 20 points in eight games. Goalie Brandon MacNeil will also be among the returning players.Article contentAs for the Ravens, the team lost a lot of goal scoring from last season with graduations. Returning defenceman Nick Lawrence was fourth in team scoring with four goals and 17 points. The club will also welcome back starting goaltending Kayden Mollons.Article contentThe Marauders, like the Ravens, will be without several key offensive players from last year. However, Jackson Gerrow, who finished fourth in team scoring with seven goals and 16 points in 15 games, will be returning. Goaltender Levi Hull will also be back for the club after a strong 2024-25 campaign.Article contentArticle contentSydney Academy will see the return of forward Anthony Melski, who was third in team scoring last season with two goals and six points in 14 games. Mikeda MacEwan will be the only returning goaltender from last year.Article contentNEW COACHESArticle contentOff the ice, the league will see two new head coaches behind the bench.Article contentWell-known local coach Ken Tracey will return to the bench as the head coach of the Panthers this season, replacing Dwayne Doucette. Meanwhile, Jacob Jessome will be the new bench boss for Memorial, taking over the duties from Marc Lyle.Article contentThe first local tournament will take place from Nov. 6-9 with the annual Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Tournament, hosted by Memorial, at Emera Centre Northside.Article contentFollowing the Memorial event, Sydney Academy will host its Blue and White Challenge from Nov. 20-23 at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre. The tournament normally takes place in January.
Cape Breton High School Hockey League kicks off regular season with four games to begin opening week
