Caden Kelly of the Ottawa 67’s, right, is shown during a game against the Brantford Bulldogs at the Arena at TD Place on October 11, 2024 in Ottawa. Kelly was signed by the Cape Breton Eagles on Wednesday. CONTRIBUTED/TIM AUSTEN/OTTAWA 67s Photo by Tim Austen /Tim Austen/Ottawa 67’sArticle contentThe Cape Breton Eagles made a roster move on Wednesday 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 signed 19-year-old forward Caden Kelly after he was released by the Ontario Hockey League’s Ottawa 67s.Article contentArticle contentKelly, a product of Mississauga, Ont., played parts of four seasons with the 67s, posting 20 goals and 43 points in 180 career games. He also had 133 penalty minutes and a –21 rating.Article contentArticle content“We’re happy to have Caden be a part of the organization,” said Eagles general manager Sylvain Couturier in a press release. “He brings a lot of experience in the junior level, and we think he will be a big part in helping our younger players grow.”Article contentThe five-foot-11, 198-pound Kelly appeared in 11 games this season, recording one goal and two points along with 19 penalty minutes and a +1 rating.Article contentKelly was a second-round pick, No. 39 overall, by Ottawa in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection.Article content“Caden has been an excellent teammate and ambassador of our organization since he joined us. We are grateful for everything he has done for the team,” said 67s general manager Jan Egert in a press release. “We wish him success in this next chapter of his junior career.”Article contentMeanwhile, the Eagles have also added a pair of 17-year-old American players to their protected list, the team announced during a town hall event at Centre 200 on Tuesday.Article contentArticle contentDefenceman Tyler Roccas and goaltender Michael Iliff are among the Eagles protected list.Article contentRoccas, a six-foot-two, 181-pound blueliner, has three with the Yale Junior Bulldogs under-18 AAA team. The number of games he’s played this season could not be confirmed at publication time.Article contentIliff, a five-foot-10, 165-pound netminder, has spent time this season between Shattuck St. Mary’s under-18 prep and Shattuck St. Mary.Article contentIn eight games with the under-18 team, the Newtown, P.A., product has an 8-0-0-0 record along with a 1.50 goals against-average and a .955 save percentage. With Shattuck St. Mary, he has a 5-0-0-0 record along with a 1.40 goals-against-average and a .952 save percentage.Article contentLast season, Iliff had a 22-3-4 record along with a 1.72 goals-against-average and a .925 save percentage in 30 games with Shattuck St. Mary’s under-16 AAA team.Article contentCape Breton will return to the ice on Friday when they host the Sherbrooke Phoenix at 7 p.m., at Centre 200 in Sydney.Article content
QMJHL: Cape Breton Eagles land 19-year-old Ontario forward, add two Americans to protected list
