QMJHL: Cape Breton Eagles defeated by Rouyn-Noranda Huskies for fifth straight loss at home

Hugo Charron of the Cape Breton Eagles, left, and Axel Dufresne of the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies attempt to knock down a loose puck during Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action at Centre 200 in Sydney on Friday. Rouyn-Noranda won the game 4-1. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserArticle contentThe Cape Breton Eagles are still searching for their first victory on home ice this season.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 was defeated 4-1 by the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in Quebec Maritimes Juinor Hockey League action at Centre 200 in Sydney on Friday night.Article contentArticle contentThe loss was the Eagles’ fifth straight on home ice since Sept. 26.Article contentNathan Langlois scored twice while Eliot Ogonowski and William Vézina also scored goals for the Huskies (5-1-2-0).Article contentArticle contentMaxime Sauthier had the lone goal for the Eagles (1-3-1-2).Article contentRouyn-Noranda’s Samuel Meloche made 23 saves. Cape Breton’s Félix Hamel stopped 26 of 29 shots.Article contentThe Eagles opened the scoring with Sauthier notching his first career QMJHL goal at 7:03 of the first period. Ogonowski tied the game less than a minute later with his sixth goal of the season at 7:50.Article contentRouyn-Noranda took the lead in the second period with Langlois finding the back of the net for his third goal of the season. Langlois made the score 3-1 with his second goal of the game at 7:43 of the third period. The Huskies sealed the deal with Vézina firing home his third goal of the season into an empty net at 17:52 of the final stanza.Article contentThe Huskies outshot the Eagles 30-24 while going 0-for-3 on the power play. Cape Breton was 0-for-3 with the man-advantage.Article contentCape Breton and Rouyn-Noranda will conclude their two-game season series on Saturday when the Eagles host the Huskies at 7 p.m., at Centre 200.Article contentGAME NOTES: Samuel Kupec (injured), Will Murphy (injured), Blake Burke (injured) and Samuel Rocca (healthy) were not in the lineup for Cape Breton.; Lars Steiner (injured), Jacob Hamel (healthy) and Charlie Benigno (healthy) were not dressed for Rouyn-Noranda.; Attendance for the game was 2,398.Article content