Alex Chenhall of the Sydney Academy Wildcats, left, works his way around Cole Jessome of the Memorial Marauders during Cape Breton High School League playoff action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre on Wednesday. Sydney Academy won the game 2-1. - Jeremy Fraser

MEMBERTOU, N.S. — 

Alex Chenhall's power play goal at 4:25 of the third period proved to be the game-winner as Sydney Academy edged Memorial 2-1 in Cape Breton High School Hockey League playoff action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre on Wednesday.

Mason Mills also found the back of the net on the power play for the Wildcats (2-2-0-0).

Mason Chapman had the lone goal for the Marauders (2-2-0-0).

Sydney Academy's Liam Collings made 27 saves. Memorial's Aidan Penny stopped 15 of 17 shots before being replaced by Andrew Marsh who faced one shot during the third period. Penny
was tagged with the loss.

Cape Breton High School Hockey League double round robin playoff action continues on Wednesday when Sydney Academy hosts Glace Bay at 7 p.m. at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre.

- Jeremy Fraser is the sports reporter with the Cape Breton Post. Follow Jeremy on Twitter @CBPost_Jeremy.