Panthers power past Wildcats in Cape Breton high school hockey play

Glace Bay Panthers captain Adam Hicks, centre, is shown working his way around a defender. Hicks put in a strong performance against the Sydney Academy Wildcats in Cape Breton High School Hockey League action on Tuesday night. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST FILES

GLACE BAY, N.S. — Parker Hutchings’ tie-breaking, second-period goal helped power the Glace Bay Panthers past the Sydney Academy Wildcats in Cape Breton High School Hockey League action Tuesday night at Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre.

Adam Hicks led the Panthers with two goals, including the final period empty-netter, while Dylin White also scored for the Panthers.

Alex Chenhall provided the lone Wildcats goal.

Owen Coombes made 15 saves for the Panthers, while Wildcats’ Liam Collings stopped 31 of 35 shots on goal.