Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals defenceman and team captain Simon Mullen, 55, scores on this third-period shot against Amherst Ramblers goaltender Brandon Lavoie. The Capitals defeated the Ramblers 4-1 in a Maritime Junior Hockey League game, played before over 1,200 fans in Summerside, P.E.I., on Nov. 29. Ronnie MacKenzie Photo/Special to The Guardian Photo by Ronnie MacKenzie Photo/Special to The Guardian /The GuardianArticle contentThree unanswered goals in the final 10-plus minutes of the third period proved to be the difference for the Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals on Nov. 29.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 Capitals defeated the Amherst Ramblers 4-1 to maintain first-place overall in the Maritime Junior Hockey League. The Caps improved to 16-3-3-2 (won-lost-overtime losses-shootout losses), and sit two points ahead of Eastlink South Division rival Truro Bearcats (16-7-3-0).Article contentArticle contentArticle contentTruro has an opportunity to move into a tie with the Caps with a road win against the Grand Falls Rapids (14-11-2-0) on Nov. 30.Article contentBefore 1,241 fans at the Island Petroleum Energy Centre, the Caps and Ramblers were scoreless through 20 minutes. The Caps took a 1-0 lead into the second intermission on a goal by Elliott Mullen at 10:36.Article contentAfter Cooper Cormier pulled the Ramblers into a 1-1 tie at 7:58 of the third period, Ethan Dickson (1-1) restored the Caps’ lead at 9:51. Simon Mullen made it 3-1 at 11:01 and Jordan Shaw added an insurance marker at 16:24.Article contentConor Ryan, Andrew Thompson, Justin Ouellette, Alexandre Guy and William Patey earned assists for the Caps.Article contentAnthony Gaudet, who played with the Charlottetown Islanders in a QMJHL game as an affiliated player on Nov. 28, and Patrick Lambe assisted on the Amherst goal.Article contentArticle content The Amherst Ramblers’ Jack O’Blenis, 16, has a close-in scoring chance against Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals goaltender Kolton Bourret, 33, in a Maritime Junior Hockey League contest on Nov. 29. The Capitals defeated the Ramblers 4-1 in Summerside, P.E.I. Ronnie MacKenzie Photo/Special to The Guardian Photo by Ronnie MacKenzie Photo/Special to The Guardian /The GuardianArticle contentArticle contentOverall, the Capitals outshot the Ramblers 35-19, including a 16-3 advantage in the middle frame. Kolton Bourret earned the goaltending win. Brandon Lavoie handled the netminding chores for Amherst (14-10-0-0).Article contentThe Capitals went 0-for-3 on the power play whlie the Ramblers were 0-for2.Article contentThe game’s three stars were:Article content1. Elliott Mullen (Capitals),Article content2. Jordan Shaw (Capitals),Article content3. Ethan Dickson (Capitals).Article contentThe Capitals are back in action on home ice against the Pictou County Crushers (13-8-2-0) on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle content
Summerside maintains hold of top spot in overall standings
