Hockey stock CONTRIBUTED/HEMERA TECHNOLOGIESArticle contentThe Strait Pirates kicked off their 2025-26 Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League season with a win and a loss.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 contentOn Saturday, the Pirates edged the Membertou Jr. Miners 5-4 at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre.Article contentArticle contentLandon MacIntosh, Carlin Samson, Craig Saulnier, Henry Dougan and Cadyn Power scored for the Pirates (1-0-0-0). For the Miners (0-1-0-0), Landon Clark led with two goals, while Brady Matheson and Cohen McNeil added single markers.Article contentArticle contentPirates netminder Liam McGilp made 33 saves. Miners’ Lucas Fraser back stopped four of seven shots in the first nine minutes and 53 seconds before being replaced with Baxter Larwance, who fended off 17 of 19 shots for the remainder of the game.Article contentPIRATES FALLArticle contentMeanwhile, on Friday, the Pirates fell 5-2 to the Eskasoni Eagles in their season opener at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre.Article contentMacIntosh scored both Pirates goals. For the Eagles (1-0-0-0), Keagen Geizer led with two goals, while Matthew Burke, Dylan Arsenault and Jesse Cathcart added single markers.Article contentPirates goalie Neil MacLean stopped 29 of 34 shots, while Eagles’ Darian MacInnis made 31 saves.Article contentThe Eagles were scheduled to host the Miners on Sunday night at the Dan K. Stevens Memorial Arena in Eskasoni.Article content
JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE: Strait Pirates open 2025-26 season with win, loss
