Cape Breton West Islanders goalie Jack Bell, left, looks over teammate Thomas MacEachern, right, and Ethan Miller of the Sydney Mitsubishi Rush during Nova Scotia Under-18 Major Hockey League action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre on Saturday. Cape Breton West won the game 4-3 in overtime. Photo by JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POSTArticle contentThe Cape Breton West Islanders swept a battle of Cape Breton teams in Nova Scotia U18 Major Hockey League action this weekend.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 contentColby Fleet scored a third-period hat trick and Lance Heukshorst added a single marker as the Islanders (5-5-0-0) downed the Sydney Mitsubishi Rush 4-1 on Sunday at the Al MacInnis Sports Centre in Port Hood.Article contentArticle contentNicholas Basque-Christmas was the lone scorer for the Rush (2-7-1-0).Article contentArticle contentLeo Forance made 16 saves between the pipes for the Islanders, while Rush counterpart Brighton Hardy stopped 35 of 39 shots.Article contentSATURDAY MATCHUPArticle contentOn Saturday at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre, Lucas Chisholm’s pair of goals led the Islanders to a 4-3 overtime victory over the Rush.Article contentAiden J. MacDonald also scored for Cape Breton West in regulation, while Jonah Ellis potted in the winner 13 minutes and 48 seconds into OT.Article contentDespite the loss, Mitchell Gould potted in all three goals for the Sydney Mitsubishi squad.Article contentGoalie Jack Bell made 19 saves for the Islanders, while Rush netminder Mason Doucet fended off 37 of 41 shots.Article contentUP NEXTArticle contentThe Rush will hit the road this weekend with a Saturday game against the March and Mill Co. Hunters in Cole Harbour, followed by a Sunday game versus the Weeks Majors at the Pictou County Wellness Centre in New Glasgow.Article contentThe Islanders, meanwhile, will host a pair of games against the Valley Wildcats this Saturday and Sunday in Port Hood.Article content
U18 MAJOR HOCKEY LEAGUE: Cape Breton West Islanders sweep Sydney Mitsubishi Rush in weekend series
