SUMMERSIDE – The Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals could not make it all the way back on Friday night.
The Capitals fell behind the Pictou County Crushers 4-0 and battled back to close the deficit to 4-3, before the visitors added two late goals to post a 6-3 victory at Credit Union Place’s Ice Pad. It was the opening game of the MHL (Maritime Junior Hockey League) pre-season for both teams.
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Scott Cameron had two goals and an assist to lead the Crushers, who received single goals from Abram-Village native Evan Gallant, Dustin Sudds, Evan MacLennan and Brayden Ryan. Chad Wilson added two assists.
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Marc Richard scored twice to lead the Caps’ offence. Seth Morris also scored while Hunter Bradley, Bennett MacArthur and Riley MacDougall added single assists.
The Crushers built period leads of 2-0 and 4-1.
Seth Crowe and Matthew Normore split the goaltending duties for the Crushers. Rylan Holder and Dawson Rodin were the Capitals goaltenders.
The Caps will pay a return visit to the Crushers on Saturday. Game time in New Glasgow, N.S., is 4:30 p.m.
