Summerside Western Capitals take over sole possession of first place atop Maritime Junior Hockey League's overall standings

Colby MacArthur, LeCouffe, MacVicar lead way in road win over Miramichi

Rookie forward Colby MacArthur of Summerside had a goal and two assists in leading the Summerside Western Capitals to a 7-4 road victory over the Miramichi Timberwolves on Thursday night. MacArthur was named the first star of the Maritime Junior Hockey League game. - Jason Simmonds

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Rookie Colby MacArthur, Marc-Andre LeCouffe and Alec MacVicar played leading roles for the Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals on Thursday night.
MacArthur had a goal and two assists, LeCouffe chipped in with three helpers and MacVicar turned in a 42-save performance as the Caps outlasted the Miramichi Timberwolves 7-4.
The Caps improved to 11-3-0 (won-lost-overtime losses) and took over sole possession of first-place overall in the 12-team Maritime Junior Hockey League.
Before 529 fans at the Miramichi Civic Centre, Zach Thususka (1-1), Brodie MacArthur (1-1), Josh MacDonald (1-1), Marc Richard, Bennett MacArthur and Kallum Muirhead also scored for the Capitals. Cam Roberts and Brodie MacMillan added single assists.
Kennedy Gallant of Charlottetown and James Walker each had a goal and an assist to lead the Timberwolves (4-7-2). Brendan Milson and Charles-Andre Cypihot also scored.
The Caps, who were outshot 46-33, held period leads of 2-0 and 4-2. Ben Gibbon was between the pipes for Miramichi.
The Caps were assessed four of the game’s six minor penalties.
The game’s three stars were:
1. Colby MacArthur (Caps), 2. Marc-Andre LeCouffe (Caps), 3. Kennedy Gallant (Timberwolves).
The Caps host the Edmundston Blizzard (9-2-0) on Saturday at 7 p.m.