SUMMERSIDE – TJ Shea provided the late-game heroics for the Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals on Saturday night.
The forward from Anglo Tignish scored with 24 seconds remaining in regulation time to break a 1-1 tie, and lift the Capitals to a 2-1 win over the St. Stephen Aces.
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The Eastlink North Division-leading Capitals, winners of five straight games, improved to 13-3-0 (won-lost-overtime losses). The Caps trail the Yarmouth Mariners (13-3-1) by one point atop the overall standings of the MHL (Maritime Junior Hockey League).
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Before 1,187 fans at Eastlink Arena, Conor MacEachern, who opened the game’s scoring in the first period, and Cam Roberts set up the game-winning goal.
Kallum Muirhead and Kayden Peck assisted on MacEachern’s goal.
Everett Hicks, assisted by Noah Holm, tied the game for the Aces at 13:54 of the third period.
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The final shots-on-goal totals were 52-26 in favour of the Capitals. Daniel Thompson earned the goaltending win over Shawn Wiranata.
The game’s three stars were:
1. Daniel Thompson (Caps), 2. Shawn Wiranta (Aces), 3. TJ Shea (Caps).
