Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals forward Carson Griffin, 9, recorded three points in a 7-3 road win over the Valley Wildcats in the Maritime Junior Hockey League on Nov. 16. Jason Simmonds/The Guardian/File Photo Photo by Jason Simmonds/The Guardian/File Photo /The GuardianArticle contentThe Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals swept a pair of road games over the weekend, and moved back into first-place overall in the Maritime Junior Hockey League.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 outlasted the Yarmouth Mariners 10-5 on Nov. 15, and scored four unanswered third-period goals to defeat the Valley Wildcats 7-3 on Nov. 16.Article contentArticle contentThe Capitals’ record is now 13-3-3-1 (won-lost-overtime losses-shootout losses). With the win over the Wildcats, the Caps took over sole possession of top spot in the overall standings of the 12-team league, two points ahead of the Grand Falls Rapids (13-7-2-0).Article contentArticle contentThe Caps open a six-game homestand against the Wildcats on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.Article contentArticle contentCapitals 7 Wildcats 3Article contentBefore 205 fans in Berwick, N.S., Carson Griffin (2-1), Coen Miller (2-1) and Simon Mullen (1-2) led the Capitals with three-point performances. Jordan Shaw (1-1) and Alexandre Guy also scored. Matthew MacLean and Ethan Dickson each contributed two helpers.Article contentLouis-Carl Tremblay, Antoine Pilotte and Josh Vincent countered for the Wildcats (5-17-0-0).Article contentThe Caps led 2-1 after the opening period, and the teams were tied 3-3 following 40 minutes.Article contentGeorge Gallant earned the goaltending win. Sean Hogan tended goal for the Wildcats. Overall, the Caps outshot the Wildcats 62-30, including advantages of 23-8 and 25-6 in the first and third periods.Article contentThe Capitals were 1-for-5 on the power play while the Wildcats went 0-for-4.Article contentThe game’s three stars were:Article contentArticle content1. Simon Mullen (Capitals),Article content2. Coen Miller (Capitals),Article content3. Carson Griffin (Capitals).Article contentArticle contentCapitals 10 Mariners 5Article contentBefore 1,044 fans in Yarmouth, N.S., the Caps built period leads of 5-2 and 7-2.Article contentElliott Mullen (2-1), Guy (2), Brett Arsenault (2), Alex Hendry (1-2), Conor Ryan (1-1), Miller and Austin Walker scored for the Capitals. Simon Mullen (3), Griffin (2), Dickson (2), Andrew Thompson (2) and Henry Ouellet (2) had multiple-assist efforts.Article contentThe Caps outshot the Mariners 50-27. Kolton Bourret earned the goaltending win over Keegan Warren.Article contentThe Caps were 3-for-5 on the power play while the Mariners failed to score on six man advantages.Article contentThe game’s three stars were:Article content1. Elliott Mullen (Capitals),Article content2. Brett Arsenault (Capitals),Article content3. Simon Mullen (Capitals).Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentJason Simmonds is the sports editor at The Guardian in Prince Edward Island. He can be reached at jsimmonds@postmedia.com and followed on X @JpsportsJason.Article content
Western Caps sweep road games to move back into first-place overall in MHL
