Campbellton Tigers knocked the Summerside Western Capitals from the undefeated ranks in the Maritime Junior Hockey League on Sept. 21 ContributedArticle contentThe Campbellton Tigers knocked the Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals from the undefeated ranks in the Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) on Sept. 21.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 Tigers rallied from a 4-2 deficit after one period to tie the game 4-4 after 40 minutes and defeat the Capitals 5-4 in a shootout.Article contentArticle contentThe Capitals, who defeated the Chaleur Lightning 6-3 In Bathurst, N.B., on Sept. 20, sit at 3-0-0-1 (won-lost-overtime losses-shootout losses). The Capitals play their fifth road game in a row to start the regular season against the Pictou County Crushers (3-0-1) on Sept. 25, before hosting the Truro Bearcats (3-1-1) in their home opener at the Island Petroleum Energy Centre on Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m.Article contentArticle contentTigers 5 Capitals 4 (SO)Article contentBefore 862 fans at the Campbellton Memorial Civic Centre, Adam Veronneau and Sam Hope scored in the shootout for the Tigers. Brett Arsenault was the lone Capital to score in the shootout.Article contentFormer Capital Niko Boudreau stopped 35 of 39 shots to earn the goaltending win. Summerside starting goaltender William Stonehouse allowed four goals on 16 shots in 25:02 of action. Jase MacPherson, a call-up from the Kensington Monaghan Farms Wild, came on in relief and stopped all 19 shots he faced through the remainder of regulation time and overtime.Article contentEthan Dickson (1-1), Coen Miller (1-1), Ryder Howatt and Jordan Shaw scored in regulation time for the Capitals, who outshot the Tigers (2-3-0-0) by a 39-36 margin through regulation time and overtime.Article contentArticle contentCapitals 6 Lightning 3Article contentBefore 1,210 fans at the K.C. Irving Regional Centre, the Caps, led by Simon Mullen’s five-assist performance, held period leads of 2-1 and 3-2.Article contentHowatt (2), Dickson (1-1), Arsenault, Austin Walker and Tyler Hill scored for the Capitals.Article contentStonehouse made 21 saves to earn the victory as the Caps outshot the Lightning 35-24.Article contentArticle contentJason Simmonds is the sports editor at The Guardian in Prince Edward Island. He can be reached at jsimmonds@postmedia.com and followed on X @JpsportsJason.Article content
MHL: Campbellton Tigers hand P.E.I.’s Western Capitals their first loss
