Published Aug 22, 20261 minute readTanner Hayden of the Pictou County U18 Major Weeks skates by Halifax McDonalds’ defenceman Gavin Sudds during last year’s Nova Scotia U18 Major Hockey League final in a game played at the Halifax Forum during the 2024-25 season. POSTMEDIA FILE PHOTOArticle contentThe Cape Breton Eagles added a Nova Scotian prospect to their system on Saturday afternoon.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 contentCape Breton acquired 17-year-old forward Tanner Hayden from the Rimouski Océanic for a 12th-round pick in 2029.Article contentArticle contentThe six-foot, 174-pound Hayden spent last season with Stanstead College, posting 10 goals and 27 points in 38 games.Article contentA product of New Glasgow, Hayden played with the Weeks Majors of Pictou County during the 2024-25 season, posting 25 goals and 58 points in 37 games in the Nova Scotia Under-18 Major Hockey League. He was the league’s rookie of the year for the season.Article contentHayden was a fourth-round pick, No. 74 overall, by the Océanic at the 2025 Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Entry Draft.Article contentWith Eagles rookie camp wrapping up on Sunday afternoon, the team has confirmed Hayden will join the club for main camp when it begins on Aug. 30 in Sydney.Article contentArticle content
QMJHL: Cape Breton Eagles acquire Hayden in deal with Rimouski Océanic
