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June 30, 2025 - For the second year in a row, a Cape Breton Eagles goaltender and a defenceman heard their names called at the annual NHL Entry Draft.
In what can only be described as "a childhood dream come true", Eagles goaltender Alexis Cournoyer was selected by his hometown Montreal Canadiens in the fifth round, 145th overall.
Cournoyer, 19, was ranked 16th amongst North American goaltenders by NHL Central Scouting heading into the draft and was one of two net-minders to hear their named called by the Canadiens in this year's draf... Full Story
June 21, 2025 - Cape Breton Eagles general manager Sylvain Couturier announced today the club has invited five free agents to rookie training camp this coming August at Centre 200 in Sydney.
The Eagles have invited 2007-born forward Lucas Novak from Barani Banska Bystrica in the Slovakian U-18 league and the U-20 league.
Standing 6'0, 172 pounds, Novak, a dual citizen of Slovakia and Canada, played with Team Slovakia at the World U18 Championships this past year.
The Eagles have also invited 2007-born forward Tristan Richard from t... Full Story
June 20, 2025 - Cape Breton Eagles general manager Sylvain Couturier announced today the club has signed its first two US-born free agents ahead of the 2025-2026 QMJHL preseason beginning in August.
The Eagles have signed 19-year-old goaltender Connor Towle (Fairfield, CT) from the Hotchkiss School in USHS Prep in Connecticut.
Towle (2006-03-27) stands 6'02, 185 pounds and finished with a .902 save percentage in 25 games this season.
He is committed to the College of the Holy Cross in the NCAA for the 2026-2027 season.
The Eagle... Full Story
June 9, 2025 - It was yet another busy draft weekend for the Cape Breton Eagles scouting staff and hockey operations team, as the club selected 14 skaters and one goaltender this past weekend in Quebec City, Quebec.
Leading into the opening night of this year's draft, the Eagles were without a first round pick. However, talks between club general manager Sylvain Couturier and Chicoutimi general manger and head coach Yanick Jean intensified on the draft floor ahead of the first pick.
The Eagles would eventually acquire the 14th overal... Full Story
The Cape Breton Eagles are a junior hockey team. Based in Sydney, Nova Scotia, they are a member of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.
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Cape Breton Eagles News
- Eagles Cournoyer, Murphy Selected in 2025 NHL Entry Draft - June 30, 2025
- Eagles Invite Five Free Agents to Training Camp - June 21, 2025
- Eagles Sign Two US-Born Free Agents - June 20, 2025
- Eagles Select 14 Skaters, One Goalie at 2025 QMJHL Entry Draft - June 9, 2025
- Jason Clarke Named 11th Head Coach in Franchise History - June 5, 2025
- Eagles to Open 2025-2026 Season with Doubleheader in Saint John - June 4, 2025
- Eagles Complete Six Deals During First Trade Window of 2025-26âÃâ¬Ã² - June 3, 2025
- 2025-2026 Season Tickets on Sale Now - May 27, 2025
- Louis Robitaille Signs with VHL Organization for 2025-2026 Season - May 12, 2025
- Eagles Expand Scouting Staff in USA, Ontario and Quebec - April 24, 2025
- Asst. Coach Nick MacNeil Steps Down from Cape Breton Eagles - April 11, 2025
- Eagles Eliminated in Loss to Drakkar - April 7, 2025
- Eagles Look to Force Game Seven Tonight in Baie-Comeau - April 7, 2025
- Eagles Win Game for the Ages to Stay Alive in Five Overtimes - April 4, 2025
- Eagles Look to Extend Season Tonight as They Host Baie-Comeau in Game Five - April 4, 2025
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Mon., Apr 7 | L | Cape Breton 1 at Baie-Comeau 6 (Playoff Gm. 6) | Final |
Fri., Apr 4 | W | Baie-Comeau 2 at Cape Breton 3 (Playoff Gm. 5) | Final (OT) |
Wed., Apr 2 | L | Baie-Comeau 4 at Cape Breton 0 (Playoff Gm. 4) | Final |
Tue., Apr 1 | W | Baie-Comeau 1 at Cape Breton 5 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final |
Sat., Mar 29 | L | Cape Breton 2 at Baie-Comeau 5 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
Fri., Mar 28 | L | Cape Breton 1 at Baie-Comeau 3 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
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- QMJHL: Drakkar pour it on in the third period to top Eagles, advance in playoffs - QMJHL TSN (April 8)
- Jakub Milota makes 84 saves, Cape Breton Eagles beat Drakkar in second-longest QMJHL playoff game - QMJHL TSN (April 5)
- QMJHL: Gaudet scores in OT as Sagueneens edge Titan - QMJHL TSN (April 2)
- QMJHL roundup: Alex Mercier scores in OT to lift Wildcats over Titan - QMJHL TSN (March 23)
- QMJHL roundup: Blake, Carrier help Mooseheads ground Eagles 5-3 - QMJHL Halifax Star (March 17)
- QMJHL roundup: Blake, Carrier help Mooseheads ground Eagles - QMJHL TSN (March 17)
- QMJHL: Simon-Pier Brunet's winner gives Drummondville Voltigeurs win over Victoriaville Tigres - QMJHL TSN (March 15)
- QMJHL Roundup: Rudy Guimond perfect as Wildcats blank Eagles 3-0 - QMJHL Halifax Star (March 14)
- QMJHL Roundup: Rudy Guimond perfect as Moncton Wildcats blank Cape Breton Eagles - QMJHL TSN (March 14)
- QMJHL roundup: Lacerte gets three points to help Cataractes past Phoenix - QMJHL TSN (March 3)
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