Hockey stock.Article contentKale McNeil’s late-game goal staved off the Membertou Jr. Miners from being shut out by the visiting Antigonish AA Munro Bulldogs in Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League action on Saturday in Membertou.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 contentMcNeil scored at 3:02 in the third period despite the 7-1 loss for the Miners (0-4-0-0) at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre.Article contentArticle contentKevin Walker led the Bulldogs (2-1-0-0) with a pair of second-period goals, while Brett Connors, Owen Flemming, Will Normandeau, Cameron Bell and Owen Chisholm each added single markers.Article contentArticle contentStarting goaltender Logan Reddick made 11 saves for Miners in the opening period before being replaced with Lucas Fraser, who made 14 saves for the remainder of the game.Article contentKieran Walker stopped 16 of 17 shots for the Bulldogs.Article contentFRIDAY ROUNDUPArticle contentMeanwhile, the Eskasoni Eagles continued their winning ways on Friday night on the road.Article contentThe Eagles blanked the Bulldogs 3-0 at the Antigonish Arena to tie the South Shore Lumberjacks as league leaders with four wins and no losses.Article contentZander Billard, Marcellus Francis and Dillon Arsenault buried goals for the Eagles.Article contentEskasoni’s Darian McInnis stopped all 18 shots he faced. Antigonish’s Ethan Chisholm turned aside 31 of 33 shots.Article contentMeanwhile, in Port Hawkesbury, the Strait Pirates doubled the Pictou County Scotians 8-4 at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre.Article contentLandon MacIntosh and Cadyn Power each had four-point performances, which included a pair of goals each, while Liam Trenholm, Henry Dougan, Craig Saulnier and Josh MacDonald added single markers for the Pirates (2-2-0-0).Article contentLane Lochead had two goals and two assists while Nate Supryka and John-Kay Martin chipped in with goals for the Scotians (0-4-0-0).Article contentStrait’s Thomas Gariepy made 30 saves. Pictou County’s Sullivan Day stopped 31 of 39 shots.Article contentThe Miners were slated to face the Scotians on Sunday night at the Pictou County Wellness Centre in New Glasgow, while the Pirates were headed to Dan K. Stevens Memorial Arena in Eskasoni to face off against the Eagles.Article content
JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE: Membertou Jr. Miners stave off shutout from Antigonish Bulldogs
