Tomas Lavoie of the Cape Breton Eagles, middle, celebrates after scoring a goal last season at Centre 200 in Sydney. Lavoie was named the new captain of the Eagles on Wednesday. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Photo by Jeremy Fraser /Jeremy FraserArticle contentTomas Lavoie will serve as the new captain of the Cape Breton Eagles for the 2025-26 Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League 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 contentThe 19-year-old was introduced as the captain of the Sydney-based team in a video that included his parents and former teammates that the club posted on its social media pages on Wednesday.Article contentArticle contentLavoie, the 33rd captain in franchise history, takes over the captaincy role from Jacob Newcombe, who finished his major junior career last April following the Eagles’ first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Baie-Comeau Drakkar.Article contentArticle contentA Utah Mammoth prospect, Lavoie was the first overall pick by the Eagles at the 2022 QMJHL Entry Draft and has spent the last three seasons with the club.Article contentIn 184 career games in an Eagles uniform, Lavoie has 20 goals and 95 points along with 81 penalty minutes. He’s also added a goal and seven points in 24 playoff games since 2023.Article contentLast season, the six-foot-four, 218-pound defenceman posted career highs in goals (15), assists (40) and points (55) in 60 games.Article contentIn April, Lavoie signed a three-year entry-level contract with Utah, who drafted the Repentigny, Que., product in the third-round, No. 89 overall, at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.Article contentCape Breton will open the 2025-26 regular season on Sept. 19 against the Saint John Sea Dogs at TD Station in Saint John, N.B.Article content
QMJHL: Tomas Lavoie named Cape Breton Eagles new captain
