QMJHL Cape Breton Eagles

Eagles Fall to Sags on Saturday Evening in Chicoutimi

February 10, 2024 - Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
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The Sags struck first, scoring twice before the game was barely five minutes old. It started with former Eagle Thomas Desruisseaux, whose attempted pass deflected by Milota. Just 18 seconds later, Massé capitalized on a big rebound attempt from the right faceoff circle. The slow start prompted Eagles coach Louis Robitaille to call a timeout.

The move seemed to have the desired effect- the Eagles outshot the Sags 15-10 in the opening period and found their way on the scoresheet before period's end. Lavallée converted a pass from Cole Burbidge and made it a 2-1 score. That's how the period would finish, after a would be Chicoutimi goal in the final minute was overturned due to review deeming the play was offside.There was no scoring in the second period, but the Eagles found their tying goal at the 5:27 mark of the third period, when Houde redirected a point shot from Brayden Schmitt. However, the game was tied for less than five minutes. Chicoutimi jumped back in front when the puck came to Emmanuel Vermette in the slot and he ripped it by Milota.

Not two minutes later, Jonathan Desrosiers capitalized on a late developing two on one, emerging as a pass option for Massé and rushing up the ice to backhand it by Milota. Before game's end, it was Massé finishing a passing play, from Alexis Morin, and the Sags had a three goal lead.

With 2:10 to go and Chicoutimi's Jérémy Leroux in the box, Robitaille elected to lift Milota for an extra attacker to create a six on four. The Eagles were unable to find the back of the net and the Sags skated to a 5-2 victory.

The Eagles are next in action tomorrow afternoon in Rimouski to finish up the three game road trip as they battle the Océanic!Puck drop is 4 PM AST. The game is available for purchase on https://shorturl.at/fEKZ4 and you can also hear all the action on 1270 AM CJCB or online at www.cjcbradio.com

THREE STARS OF THE GAME

1. Maxim Massé (Chicoutimi) 2 goals, 1 assist, +2

2. Raphaël Précourt (Chicoutimi) 33 saves on 35 shots

3. Jacob Newcombe (Cape Breton) 1 shot, 2 hits

Scratches For Cape Breton: Angelo Fullerton (illness), Jude Campbell, Etienne Desjardins

Scratches For Chicoutimi: Jacob Lafontaine (injury), Colby Train, Jéremy D'Astous

Final Shots On Goal: 35-24 in favour of Cape Breton

Cape Breton Power Play: 1/4

Chicoutimi Power Play: 0/2

NOTES

- The Eagles rallied from down 2-0 but three third period goals gave the Chicoutimi Saguenéens a 5-2 victory on Saturday. Maxim Massé paced the Chicoutimi attack with two goals and an assist.

- Charles-Antoine Lavallée & Olivier Houde scored for the Eagles.

- The game also marked the return of Jacob Newcombe to Chicoutimi, playing in the Centre Georges-Vézina as a visiting player for the first time. He was honoured with a video tribute and was named third star.

- Raphaël Précourt picked up the win in goal for Chicoutimi, stopping 33 of 35 shots. Jakub Milota took the loss, stopping 19 of 24 shots.

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