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Memorial Marauders defeat Sydney Academy Wildcats in high school hockey Thursday

Ryan MacMullin of the Memorial Marauders, left, takes the puck to the net as he battles with Rylan Perry of the Sydney Academy Wildcats near goaltender Liam Collings during Cape Breton High School Hockey League playoff action at the Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney on Thursday. Memorial won the game 5-2.

Ryan MacMullin of the Memorial Marauders, left, takes the puck to the net as he battles with Rylan Perry of the Sydney Academy Wildcats near goaltender Liam Collings during Cape Breton High School Hockey League playoff action at the Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney on Thursday. Memorial won the game 5-2. - Jeremy Fraser

NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. — 

The Memorial Marauders posted a 5-2 win over the Sydney Academy Wildcats in Cape Breton High School Hockey League playoff action at the Emera Centre Northside on Thursday.

Mason Chapman and Ian Jenkins both netted a pair of goals, while Ryan MacMullin chipped in with a single marker for the Marauders.

Alex Chenhall and Ty Axworthy replied with goals for the Wildcats.

Memorial's Andrew Marsh made 15 saves. Sydney Academy's Liam Collings stopped 26 of 31 shots.

The Cape Breton High School Hockey League double round robin will continue on Sunday when the Glace Bay Panthers host Memorial at 7 p.m. at Miners Forum in Glace Bay.

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

Mar 19, 2021