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Eagles snap Sea Dogs win streak at five

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The Saint John Sea Dogs saw their five-game win streak come to a screeching halt Saturday afternoon.

The Cape Breton Eagles scored four unanswered goals on their way to a 4-1 victory over Saint John.

Olivier Groulx opened the scoring for the home side late in the first period, but that was all the Sea Dogs could manage.

Maxim Schäfer scored twice in the second for Cape Breton, while Aiden McCullogh and Noah Jettelson added insurance goals in the third period.

The Sea Dogs managed just 17 shots on Eagles goaltender Lucas Beckman, while Samuel Meloche did what he could for the home team, turning aside 28 of 32.

The Sea Dogs don’t have much time to reflect on the loss.

They face the top team in the QMJHL Sunday afternoon when the Val d’Or Foreurs visit TD Station.

The Foreurs are coming off a 2-1 win over Moncton on Saturday.

Sunday, the Sea Dogs will also celebrate Dia de los Muertos.

The team is partnering with the Dia de los Muertos Atlantic Canada Festival, and fans will be able to enjoy an afternoon celebrating Mexican culture and traditions.

There will be live Mexican music, face painting, interactive art and a special live fire performance.

Puck drop is set for 3 p.m.

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Sea Dogs ready to fight the Eagles and cancer Saturday

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The Saint John Sea Dogs will put their five-game winning streak on the line Saturday afternoon when they host Cape Breton.

The Eagles were the first victim of the current streak on Oct. 2.

Cape Breton has lost three straight and have just two wins on the season.

Game time is 4 p.m. at TD Station.

The Sea Dogs also plan to turn the arena pink.

Saturday’s game is the team’s annual Fight Cancer game, raising awareness and funds in support of those affected by breast cancer.

The team will wear special pink-themed jerseys as they recognize survivors and honour those who have lost the fight.

The Sea Dogs are partnering with Breasts Ahoy, a Saint John-based dragon boat team made up of breast cancer survivors. The organization provides survivors with an opportunity to stay active, build lasting friendships and support one another while raising awareness about life after breast cancer.

Fans can make a difference just by showing up for the game. Every ticket purchased using the promo code PINK26 will see $5 donated directly to Breasts Ahoy.

Game-worn Sea Dogs Fight Cancer jerseys will be available through an in-game raffle and online auction. A portion of the proceeds will also be donated to Breasts Ahoy.

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Eagles ‘feeling good’ heading into Q playoffs

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The Cape Breton Eagles will look for a high-flying start to the QMJHL playoffs.

They’re heading to Newfoundland to face the Regiment for Games 1 and 2 on Thursday and Friday.

The Eagles finished sixth in the Eastern Conference this year with 69 points, Newfoundland were third with 80 points.

Cape Breton Head Coach Jason Clarke says his team is feeling good.

“I liked our final weekend of the regular season. Our powerplay has gotten hot over the last five or six games. Special teams are very important heading into a playoff run. We’re very confident heading into the postseason,” said Clarke, who is in his first season behind the Eagles bench.

He’s expecting an energetic atmosphere in St. John’s, as Q playoff hockey returns to Newfoundland for the first time in 18 years.

The teams will head to Centre 200 for Games 3, 4 and 5 next week.

Clarke says they’re looking forward to playing at home in front of the best fans in the league.

“The fans are our 7th Player. We’re excited to put that jersey on and play in front of our fans, and make them proud of our work ethic and how we conduct ourselves on the ice.”

Clarke says the leadership group has done a great job getting the team ready for the postseason.

“We have players from last year, and some we’ve traded for that have gone on long playoff runs. That experience is being shared with our younger guys, just like it has all season long.”

Cape Breton fell in six games in last year’s opening round to Baie-Comeau.

In 2024, the Eagles tied their longest playoff run in franchise history, making it to the third round.