There was a heated Maritime division match-up in Halifax today, and the puck hasn't even dropped for the regular season yet.
The Mooseheads (4-2-0) played the Screaming Eagles (1-2-1) in pre-season action today and the Screaming Eagles prevailed 5-3 over an undisciplined Mooseheads squad. William Carrier (2), Charles Guevremont, Kyle Farrell and Michael Clarke scored for Cape Breton and Matthew Boudreau, Jonathan Drouin and Steve Gillard responded for the Mooseheads.
The game was fast paced, and momentum switched sides often until the middle of the third, where William Carrier scored the go-ahead goal, quickly followed by Martin Frk taking a retaliatory interference run and then slashing Jonathan Oligny in the face, leading to a 7 minute Screaming Eagles powerplay. Phillipe Trudeau was outstanding in nets, making key save after key save protecting the Screaming Eagles lead.
Mooseheads tidbits:
Jonathan Drouin was a standout, putting his skillset on display throughout the game and causing more havoc for the Screaming Eagles than Nathan Mackinnon, who was solid but not as spectacular as usual for the Mooseheads in his first game of the year.
New addition Randy Gazzola did not look much smaller than Sawyer Hannay, donning the same #77 Hannay wore last year. Gazzola played well for the Mooseheads and was fed good minutes, showing offensive prowess and hockey sense while also playing well in his own. Gazzola was the only positive player today for the Mooseheads. However, backwards skating and footspeed may be a concern against faster players.
Brian Lovell and Mackenzie Weegar also looked good, with Weegar showing off his hands and skating on several rushes while Lovell played a more conservative style then expected.
Liam Alcade stood out with his physicality and skating, making the crowd take notice every time he stepped on the ice with his high energy style of play.
Screaming Eagles tidbits:
This June's 1st pick for the Eagles Clark Bishop looked good for the Eagles, Bishop is an excellent skater that brings intensity every shift. He used his speed to create space for linemates well today, and looks like he will be a fan favorite this year in Sydney.
William Carrier impressed today, putting up two goals and being a consistent threat for Cape Breton. Carrier already has pro-calibre size and plays a mature two-way game to go along with a great shot and hands. Carrier could hear his name called in the first 15 picks next June if he keeps progressing.
Zach Moody, Cole Murphy and Kyle Farrell all also looked good up front for the Screaming Eagles.
Stay tuned for the next game report, following Fridays game against Saint John!
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