Drake Batherson, currently with the Ottawa Senators and a former Cape Breton Eagles player, recently captured the Troyte Bullock Cup golf tournament as the men’s club champion at KenWo Golf Club in New Minas, N.S., earlier this month. Photo by TONY CALDWELL/POSTMEDIA FILEArticle contentNew team formed in Cape Breton for under-13 AAA provincial leagueTHIS 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 contentWith preparations underway for the new minor hockey season, a new team name has been unveiled for a local under-13 AAA program.Article contentArticle contentThe Cape Breton Forge will join the Cape Breton County Islanders and Cape Breton West Islanders in the under-13 AAA provincial league for the 2026-27 season.Article contentThe team will be created from players from the Sydney Minor Hockey Association, Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association and the New Waterford Minor Hockey Association.Article contentArticle contentThe under-13 AAA program moved from Glace Bay to Sydney this year. Instead of the team being known as the Sydney Steelers, the Sydney association wanted to “encompass the heritage of all three location associations that comprise this regional team.”Article contentSydney Minor Hockey Association confirmed on social media that Membertou will be the club’s jersey sponsor.Article contentThe Sydney Minor Hockey Association will host the under-13 team for the next three seasons.Article content*****Ex-Cape Breton Eagles player wins club championship in Nova ScotiaArticle contentA former Cape Breton Eagles player can add a golf championship to his resumé.Article contentDrake Batherson recently captured the Troyte Bullock Cup as the men’s club champion at KenWo Golf Club in New Minas, N.S., earlier this month.Article contentThe Ottawa Senators forward finished the two-day event with a 137 total (66-71).Article contentIt’s the second time he has won the men’s club championship at the club. He also claimed title as a 16-year-old in 2014 in a playoff with Ian McLean.Article contentArticle contentOverall, 130 players participated in the championship.Article content****Former Cape Breton Eagles defenceman joins SummersideArticle contentA former Cape Breton Eagles player will play in the Maritime Junior Hockey League this season.Article contentDefenceman Lincoln Waugh has signed with the Summerside Western Capitals for the 2026-27 season, the team announced last Saturday.Article contentThe 20-year-old played parts of two seasons with the Eagles from 2022 to 2024. In 23 games in Sydney, Waugh had two goals and three points. He was later traded to the Halifax Mooseheads.Article contentWaugh has played with the Western Capitals in the past, suiting up for the Prince Edward Island-based team during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons.Article content*****LeBlanc signs with ECHL’s Fort Wayne KometsArticle contentA former Cape Breton Eagles blueliner has found a new home in the ECHL.Article contentDefenceman Olivier LeBlanc recently signed with the Fort Wayne Komets for the 2026-27 season. Financial terms of the contract were not released.Article contentThe 30-year-old joins the team after spending the 2025-26 season with the Tahoe Knight Monsters of the ECHL, posting two goals and 11 points in 52 games.
Ottawa Senators star wins golf championship in Nova Scotia: Cape Breton Sports In Brief for Aug. 27, 2026
