Cape Breton Eagles centre Romain Litalien, above, netted a hat trick in 7-3 win over the host Saint John Sea Dogs in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Saturday. He now has 24 points in 23 games, surpassing the 21 he managed in 54 games during his rookie season in 2024-25. Cape Breton EaglesArticle contentRomain Litalien’s five-point outburst powered the Cape Breton Eagles to a 7-3 win over the host Saint John Sea Dogs in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Saturday.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 contentArticle contentArticle contentLitalien, 17, scored three times (including one into an empty net) and assisted on two others during the contest. He now has 24 points in 23 games, surpassing the 21 he managed in 54 games during his rookie season in 2024-25.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentNoah Jettelson, Aidan McCullough, Reece Peitzsche and Adam Klaus also scored for the Eagles, now 9-9-1-4 and alone in eighth place in the Eastern Conference. For McCullough, a second-year defenceman from Saint John, the goal was the first of his major junior career.Article contentArticle contentReplying for the 10-13-1-0 Sea Dogs were Alexander Donovan, Elliot Dube and 17-year-old American defenceman Oskar Drabczynski, with his first of the season. Drabczynski has signed a letter of intent to play for Harvard University in 2027-28.Article contentArticle contentCape Breton outshot Saint John 33-24. Felix Hamel tended nets for the Eagles. Justin Robinson was the puckstopper for Saint John.Article contentArticle contentAttendance was 2,356.Article contentArticle contentThe two teams clash again on Sunday at 3 p.m. in Saint John.Article content
MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY: LITALIEN SPARKS EAGLES TO 7-3 WIN
