The Cape Breton Eagles and Jack Brauti mutually agreed to part ways on Tuesday. The 19-year-old defenceman joined the team on Sept. 18 as a free agent. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserArticle contentThe Cape Breton Eagles released a pair of players from their roster on Tuesday 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 contentForward Samuel Rocca and defenceman Jack Brauti have been removed from the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League team’s roster.Article contentArticle contentRocca, 18, has decided to leave the team. In 19 games this season, the Fredericton, N.B., product recorded three goals and five points along with two penalty minutes and a –10 rating.Article contentArticle contentSigned as a free agent in 2024, the Eagles had high expectations for Rocca after he recorded 33 goals and 60 points in 37 games with the Fredericton Caps of the New Brunswick/Prince Edward Island Under-18 Major Hockey League last season.Article contentRocca was the most valuable player in the NBPEIMU18HL last season. His Maritime Junior Hockey League rights were traded from Miramichi to Yarmouth last January.Article content Forward Samuel Rocca has decided to leave the Cape Breton Eagles. The 18-year-old had five points in 19 games with the Sydney-based team this season. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserArticle contentMeanwhile, Brauti and the Eagles mutually agreed to part ways, general manager Sylvain Couturier told the Cape Breton Post.Article contentBrauti, 19, was signed as a free agent by the Eagles on Sept. 18 after being placed on waivers by the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League earlier in the month.Article contentA Thornhill, Ont., product, Brauti appeared in 19 games with the Eagles this season, posting a goal and nine points along with 22 penalty minutes and 32 shots on goal.Article content“The organization and I wish them the best of luck in their future.” said Couturier.Article contentLast week, the Eagles signed 19-year-old Ontario forward Caden Kelly after his release from the Ottawa 67s of the OHL. The team also signed Ontario defenceman Braeden Van Gelder on Nov. 1. Both players remain with the team.Article contentKelly has a goal along with three shots on goal and a +1 rating in two games with the team, while Van Gelder has no points in three games along with four penalty minutes to date.Article contentCape Breton will return to the ice this weekend when they travel to Saint John to play the Sea Dogs on Saturday and Sunday.Article content
QMJHL: Cape Breton Eagles release forward and defenceman
