Sam Gracie of the Memorial Marauders, right, fires a shot over the shoulder of Dylan Lesnick of the Sydney Academy Wildcats during Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament action at Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney on Thursday. Memorial won the game 6-2 and Gracie had a hat trick. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST.
NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. – Sam Gracie has been one of the top scorers in the Cape Breton High School Hockey League since the start of the season and he showed why on Thursday night.
Gracie had a four-point performance, which included a hat trick, to lead the Memorial Marauders to a 6-2 victory over the Sydney Academy Wildcats on opening night of the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament at Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney.
The forward scored once in each of the three periods while picking up on an assist on the eventual game-winner off the stick of Jesse Ross.
Along with Gracie and Ross, Davis MacInnis and Daniel Young also found the back of the net for the host Marauders.
Nolan Riley and Keagan Corbett replied with goals for the Wildcats.
Memorial’s Andrew Forrest picked up the win in goal. Sydney Academy’s Dylan Lesnick was tagged with the loss. Statistics were not reported.
The Marauders will continue the tournament on Friday at 11 a.m. against the Dalbrae Dragons and 7 p.m. against the Riverview Ravens. They wrap up the round robin against the J.L. IIsley Judges on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Davis MacInnis of the Memorial Marauders, right, takes a shot on goal as Matthew MacIntyre of the Sydney Academy Wildcats looks on during Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament action at Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney on Thursday. Memorial won the game 6-2. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST. - Jeremy Fraser
In other tournament action, Riverview edged the Glace Bay Panthers 5-4 in overtime.
Rory Mills scored the overtime winner to complete the hat trick. Aidan Stanwick and Gahan Rector also fired home goals for the Ravens.
Kale MacDonald, Morgan Neville, Hudson Clarke and Ty Oliver netted goals for the Panthers.
Riverview’s Kayden Mollons picked up the win. Glace Bay’s Brandon Cole shouldered the loss. Statistics were not reported.
- Jeremy Fraser is the sports reporter for the Cape Breton Post. Follow him on X (Twitter) @CBPost_Jeremy.
Hudson McGean of the Memorial Marauders, left, takes a shot on goal during Cape Breton Hockey School Hockey League action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre last month. McGean is in his final season with the team and will play in the annual Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament this week in North Sydney. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST
NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. — The Memorial Marauders will kick off the local high school hockey tournament season when they host the annual Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament this week.
The four-day tournament, hosted at the Emera Centre Northside, will feature seven teams, including five from Cape Breton: the host Marauders, Glace Bay Panthers, Sydney Academy Wildcats, Riverview Ravens and the Division 2 Dalbrae Dragons.
Off-island teams will feature the Dartmouth Spartans and the J.L. IIsley Judges of Spryfield.
The tournament will begin with two games on the schedule on Thursday. Riverview will play Glace Bay at 5:30 p.m. followed by the opening ceremonies at 7 p.m. Memorial will face Sydney Academy immediately following at 7:30 p.m.
The event continues on Friday and Saturday with Memorial playing on Friday at 11 a.m. against Dalbrae and 7 p.m. against Riverview, before wrapping up the round-robin portion of the event on Saturday at 11 a.m. against J.L. IIsley.
The semifinals are Saturday at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The championship will be played at 11 a.m. on Sunday.
Entering the tournament, the Cape Breton Post caught up with third year and graduating forward Hudson McGean to get his thoughts on the team, his play this season and the event.
Here's what he said.
Q: Tell me a little bit about the first four games of the season for the team.
A: Our first four games came with some ups and downs but that’s part of the game, so hopefully we can capitalize on the mistakes and fix them.
Q: The club sits tied for second place in the four-team Cape Breton High School Hockey League with a 2-2 record, what has the team learned through the first four games?
A: We learned that nothing is going to come easy, so we have to put the work in if we want to be as successful as we want to be.
The Memorial Marauders will take their 2-2-0-0 record in the Cape Breton High School Hockey League into the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament this week in North Sydney. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST. - Jeremy Fraser
Q: Individually, you've had a good start to the season with five points in four games. What can you say about your production so far?
A: The points are great and all, but I just want to focus on what I can do to help the team to its full capability.
Q: You had seven points in 16 games in 2022-23, what changed in your game from last season to this year?
A: Being a Grade 12 player has made me have more confidence and I want to do the best I can to succeed in this tournament.
Q: How special is it to be able to represent your school and play in the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament? What's it like to be out on the ice with a large crowd in the stands?
A: It’s always special to represent your school in a memorial tournament, especially someone who belonged to your community and was well-loved by everyone. It makes my team and I feel special knowing that a large number of our community members come out to watch us play the game we love.
Q: Memorial hasn't won the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament since 2016. What does the team have to do this weekend to change that?
A: We have to work hard, stay focused and play the game that we all know we can and to stick to our game plan.
Q: For someone who attends Memorial High School, what does the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament mean to the school and its students?
A: Mae was an avid hockey fan who loved the Marauders and spent countless hours at the rink watching the game she loved, especially when her grandson played a number of years ago. One of her two sons still comes every year to open and close the tournament and is very pleased with Memorial and its volunteers that help keep her memory alive. Knowing that you're keeping a memory going for as long as it has, it’s a special part in everybody’s heart.
Q: Does it feel surreal knowing this is your last Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament before graduating and moving on from the program?
A: It does really feel surreal knowing that this is my last green and gold tournament. This makes me want to work even harder knowing this is my final shot to win the tournament.
Q: What would you say to encourage local hockey fans to come out and support the team and the tournament this weekend?
A: Embrace the excitement of local hockey. Join us this weekend to cheer for our team, create unforgettable memories and show your support for our community. Your energy in the stands can make this tournament unforgettable for everyone.
Q: What would it mean to you to be able to win the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament in your Grade 12 year?
A: Winning the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold in my Grade 12 year would be incredibly meaningful. It signifies the culmination of years of hard work, dedication and camaraderie with my teammates. This tournament represents more than just a victory, it embodies the spirit of sportsmanship, teamwork and honouring the memory of Mae.
Nolan Riley of the Sydney Academy Wildcats, right, falls after taking a hip-check from Dominic Peach during Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at the Cape Breton County Recreation Centre in Coxheath on Friday. Sydney Academy won the game 4-1. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST.
COXHEATH, N.S. – The Sydney Academy Wildcats claimed their first victory of the young Cape Breton High School Hockey League season on Friday.
Sydney Academy downed the Riverview Ravens 4-1 at Cape Breton County Recreation Centre in Coxheath.
Charlie Francis and Dominic Pino each had a goal and an assist, while Jude Christmas and Keagan Corbett added goals for the Wildcats.
Matthew Burke had the lone goal for the Ravens.
Sydney Academy’s Brody Campbell made 12 saves. Riverview’s Max Shaheen stopped 10 of 13 shots.
High school hockey league action will continue on Sunday with the Glace Bay Panthers hosting the Memorial Marauders at 7 p.m. at Miners Forum in Glace Bay.
It will be the final regular season game before the annual Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament, hosted by Memorial, next week in North Sydney.
- Jeremy Fraser is the sports reporter for the Cape Breton Post. Follow him on X (Twitter) @CBPost_Jeremy.
Brayden Tubrett of the Sydney Academy Wildcats, right, skates the puck into the offensive zone as he’s chased by Tyson Bolland of the Glace Bay Panthers during Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre on Tuesday. Glace Bay won the game 5-1. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST.
SYDNEY, N.S. – The Glace Bay Panthers picked up their second straight victory on Tuesday, defeating the Sydney Academy Wildcats 5-1 in Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre on Tuesday.
Ty Oliver and Garrett MacIntosh each had a goal and two assists, while Cohen McNeil fired home a pair of goals. Kale MacDonald added single marker for the Panthers (2-1-0-0).
Keagan Corbett had the lone goal for the Wildcats (0-3-0-0).
Glace Bay’s Kristian MacKenzie made 14 saves. Sydney Academy’s Dylan Lesnick stopped 33 of 38 shots.
High school hockey continues on Thursday with the Memorial Marauders hosting the Riverview Ravens at 7:40 p.m. at Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney.
Riverview Ravens logo. - Jeremy FraserGLACE BAY, N.S. – Less than a week after the Glace Bay Panthers spoiled the Riverview Ravens home opener, the Coxheath school returned the favour on Sunday.
Rory Mills’ late second period goal proved to be the game-winner as the Ravens edged the Panthers 3-2 at the Miners Forum in Glace Bay.
Gahan Rector and Lucas Phillipo also added goals for the Ravens (1-1-0-0).
C.J. MacNeil-Peach and Ty Oliver netted goals for the Panthers (1-1-0-0).
Riverview’s Kayden Mollons made 28 saves. Glace Bay’s Brandon Cole stopped 14 of 17 shots.
Sam Gracie of the Memorial Marauders, right, fires a shot over the shoulder of Dylan Lesnick of the Sydney Academy Wildcats during Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament action at Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney on Thursday. Memorial won the game 6-2 and Gracie had a hat trick. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST.
NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. – Sam Gracie has been one of the top scorers in the Cape Breton High School Hockey League since the start of the season and he showed why on Thursday night.
Gracie had a four-point performance, which included a hat trick, to lead the Memorial Marauders to a 6-2 victory over the Sydney Academy Wildcats on opening night of the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament at Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney.
The forward scored once in each of the three periods while picking up on an assist on the eventual game-winner off the stick of Jesse Ross.
Along with Gracie and Ross, Davis MacInnis and Daniel Young also found the back of the net for the host Marauders.
Nolan Riley and Keagan Corbett replied with goals for the Wildcats.
Memorial’s Andrew Forrest picked up the win in goal. Sydney Academy’s Dylan Lesnick was tagged with the loss. Statistics were not reported.
The Marauders will continue the tournament on Friday at 11 a.m. against the Dalbrae Dragons and 7 p.m. against the Riverview Ravens. They wrap up the round robin against the J.L. IIsley Judges on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Davis MacInnis of the Memorial Marauders, right, takes a shot on goal as Matthew MacIntyre of the Sydney Academy Wildcats looks on during Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament action at Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney on Thursday. Memorial won the game 6-2. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST. - Jeremy Fraser
In other tournament action, Riverview edged the Glace Bay Panthers 5-4 in overtime.
Rory Mills scored the overtime winner to complete the hat trick. Aidan Stanwick and Gahan Rector also fired home goals for the Ravens.
Kale MacDonald, Morgan Neville, Hudson Clarke and Ty Oliver netted goals for the Panthers.
Riverview’s Kayden Mollons picked up the win. Glace Bay’s Brandon Cole shouldered the loss. Statistics were not reported.
- Jeremy Fraser is the sports reporter for the Cape Breton Post. Follow him on X (Twitter) @CBPost_Jeremy.
Hudson McGean of the Memorial Marauders, left, takes a shot on goal during Cape Breton Hockey School Hockey League action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre last month. McGean is in his final season with the team and will play in the annual Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament this week in North Sydney. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST
NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. — The Memorial Marauders will kick off the local high school hockey tournament season when they host the annual Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament this week.
The four-day tournament, hosted at the Emera Centre Northside, will feature seven teams, including five from Cape Breton: the host Marauders, Glace Bay Panthers, Sydney Academy Wildcats, Riverview Ravens and the Division 2 Dalbrae Dragons.
Off-island teams will feature the Dartmouth Spartans and the J.L. IIsley Judges of Spryfield.
The tournament will begin with two games on the schedule on Thursday. Riverview will play Glace Bay at 5:30 p.m. followed by the opening ceremonies at 7 p.m. Memorial will face Sydney Academy immediately following at 7:30 p.m.
The event continues on Friday and Saturday with Memorial playing on Friday at 11 a.m. against Dalbrae and 7 p.m. against Riverview, before wrapping up the round-robin portion of the event on Saturday at 11 a.m. against J.L. IIsley.
The semifinals are Saturday at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The championship will be played at 11 a.m. on Sunday.
Entering the tournament, the Cape Breton Post caught up with third year and graduating forward Hudson McGean to get his thoughts on the team, his play this season and the event.
Here's what he said.
Q: Tell me a little bit about the first four games of the season for the team.
A: Our first four games came with some ups and downs but that’s part of the game, so hopefully we can capitalize on the mistakes and fix them.
Q: The club sits tied for second place in the four-team Cape Breton High School Hockey League with a 2-2 record, what has the team learned through the first four games?
A: We learned that nothing is going to come easy, so we have to put the work in if we want to be as successful as we want to be.
The Memorial Marauders will take their 2-2-0-0 record in the Cape Breton High School Hockey League into the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament this week in North Sydney. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST. - Jeremy Fraser
Q: Individually, you've had a good start to the season with five points in four games. What can you say about your production so far?
A: The points are great and all, but I just want to focus on what I can do to help the team to its full capability.
Q: You had seven points in 16 games in 2022-23, what changed in your game from last season to this year?
A: Being a Grade 12 player has made me have more confidence and I want to do the best I can to succeed in this tournament.
Q: How special is it to be able to represent your school and play in the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament? What's it like to be out on the ice with a large crowd in the stands?
A: It’s always special to represent your school in a memorial tournament, especially someone who belonged to your community and was well-loved by everyone. It makes my team and I feel special knowing that a large number of our community members come out to watch us play the game we love.
Q: Memorial hasn't won the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament since 2016. What does the team have to do this weekend to change that?
A: We have to work hard, stay focused and play the game that we all know we can and to stick to our game plan.
Q: For someone who attends Memorial High School, what does the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament mean to the school and its students?
A: Mae was an avid hockey fan who loved the Marauders and spent countless hours at the rink watching the game she loved, especially when her grandson played a number of years ago. One of her two sons still comes every year to open and close the tournament and is very pleased with Memorial and its volunteers that help keep her memory alive. Knowing that you're keeping a memory going for as long as it has, it’s a special part in everybody’s heart.
Q: Does it feel surreal knowing this is your last Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament before graduating and moving on from the program?
A: It does really feel surreal knowing that this is my last green and gold tournament. This makes me want to work even harder knowing this is my final shot to win the tournament.
Q: What would you say to encourage local hockey fans to come out and support the team and the tournament this weekend?
A: Embrace the excitement of local hockey. Join us this weekend to cheer for our team, create unforgettable memories and show your support for our community. Your energy in the stands can make this tournament unforgettable for everyone.
Q: What would it mean to you to be able to win the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament in your Grade 12 year?
A: Winning the Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold in my Grade 12 year would be incredibly meaningful. It signifies the culmination of years of hard work, dedication and camaraderie with my teammates. This tournament represents more than just a victory, it embodies the spirit of sportsmanship, teamwork and honouring the memory of Mae.
Nolan Riley of the Sydney Academy Wildcats, right, falls after taking a hip-check from Dominic Peach during Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at the Cape Breton County Recreation Centre in Coxheath on Friday. Sydney Academy won the game 4-1. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST.
COXHEATH, N.S. – The Sydney Academy Wildcats claimed their first victory of the young Cape Breton High School Hockey League season on Friday.
Sydney Academy downed the Riverview Ravens 4-1 at Cape Breton County Recreation Centre in Coxheath.
Charlie Francis and Dominic Pino each had a goal and an assist, while Jude Christmas and Keagan Corbett added goals for the Wildcats.
Matthew Burke had the lone goal for the Ravens.
Sydney Academy’s Brody Campbell made 12 saves. Riverview’s Max Shaheen stopped 10 of 13 shots.
High school hockey league action will continue on Sunday with the Glace Bay Panthers hosting the Memorial Marauders at 7 p.m. at Miners Forum in Glace Bay.
It will be the final regular season game before the annual Mae Kibyuk Memorial Green and Gold Hockey Tournament, hosted by Memorial, next week in North Sydney.
- Jeremy Fraser is the sports reporter for the Cape Breton Post. Follow him on X (Twitter) @CBPost_Jeremy.
Brayden Tubrett of the Sydney Academy Wildcats, right, skates the puck into the offensive zone as he’s chased by Tyson Bolland of the Glace Bay Panthers during Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre on Tuesday. Glace Bay won the game 5-1. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST.
SYDNEY, N.S. – The Glace Bay Panthers picked up their second straight victory on Tuesday, defeating the Sydney Academy Wildcats 5-1 in Cape Breton High School Hockey League action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre on Tuesday.
Ty Oliver and Garrett MacIntosh each had a goal and two assists, while Cohen McNeil fired home a pair of goals. Kale MacDonald added single marker for the Panthers (2-1-0-0).
Keagan Corbett had the lone goal for the Wildcats (0-3-0-0).
Glace Bay’s Kristian MacKenzie made 14 saves. Sydney Academy’s Dylan Lesnick stopped 33 of 38 shots.
High school hockey continues on Thursday with the Memorial Marauders hosting the Riverview Ravens at 7:40 p.m. at Emera Centre Northside in North Sydney.
Riverview Ravens logo. - Jeremy FraserGLACE BAY, N.S. – Less than a week after the Glace Bay Panthers spoiled the Riverview Ravens home opener, the Coxheath school returned the favour on Sunday.
Rory Mills’ late second period goal proved to be the game-winner as the Ravens edged the Panthers 3-2 at the Miners Forum in Glace Bay.
Gahan Rector and Lucas Phillipo also added goals for the Ravens (1-1-0-0).
C.J. MacNeil-Peach and Ty Oliver netted goals for the Panthers (1-1-0-0).
Riverview’s Kayden Mollons made 28 saves. Glace Bay’s Brandon Cole stopped 14 of 17 shots.
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