Hockey Stock. Photo by ContributedArticle contentAfter winning their opening game on Tuesday, the Cape Breton Eagles dropped their second game of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League preseason on Wednesday night.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 9-3 by the Halifax Mooseheads at St. Margarets Centre in Upper Tantallon, N.S.Article contentArticle contentCole MacLeod scored twice and added an assist while Alec Nasreddine and William Bent also netted a pair of goals. Oleg Kulebyakin, Caylen Blake and Malik L’Italien added single markers for the Mooseheads (1-1-0-0).Article contentArticle contentFree agent Blake Burke recorded two goals while Riley Creelman chipped in with a goal for the Eagles (1-1-0-0).Article contentHalifax’s Nicolas Gillham-Cirka made 14 saves in his 29:27 of action while Olivier St-Onge turned aside 10 of 11 shots in his 30:33 of relief.Article contentCape Breton’s Sam Berthiaume allowed six goals on 22 shots in his 29:27 of action before being replaced by Cheticamp’s Jake Poirier, who stopped 12 of 15 shots in his 30:33 of relief.Article contentHalifax outshot Cape Breton 37-27 while going 1-for-4 on the power play. The Eagles were 0-for-5 with the man-advantage.Article contentCape Breton and Halifax will continue the preseason on Saturday when the two teams meet at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre in Truro. Puck drop is set for 4 p.m.Article contentGAME NOTES: Cape Breton’s Owen Burke was –4 in the game while Drew Murphy led the way in the hit department with three recorded. Halifax’s Ryan Fletcher was a +4 in the contest while rookie Jayden Napon led the way in hits with two recorded.Article content
QMJHL: Cape Breton Eagles lose to Halifax Mooseheads in Upper Tantallon
