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The Eastern Hitmen are Atlantic champions after defeating the Moncton Hawks in the final of the 2024 under-15 Atlantic Championships over the weekend. For the Hitmen, it was their fourth championship this season, including the provincial title. Contributed photo

N.L’s Eastern Hitmen find mark with gold medal at Atlantic championships

Nick Mercer · Multimedia Journalist |Updated a day ago |2 min read Premium content

The Eastern Hitmen did plenty of winning this season.  The under-15 AAA team based in St. John’s brought home gold from the East Coast Ice Jam, while also capturing banners in both the provincial under-15 AAA league and the provincial ...

Omega Harris and the Newfoundland Rogues won two of three against the Sudbury Five over the weekend. The wins move them into fourth in the Basketball Super League with a record of 18-13. Photo courtesy Leona Rockwood/Newfoundland Rogues

Newfoundland Rogues continue winning at home with series win over Sudbury

Nick Mercer · Multimedia Journalist |Updated a day ago |3 min read Premium content

The Newfoundland Rogues kicked their last regular season homestand of the season the right way over the weekend.  The Rogues (18-13) won two of three games over the Sudbury Five at the Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s.  The wins pushed ...

The 2024 Don Johnson Memorial Cup starts on Tuesday in Mount Pearl

The 2024 Don Johnson Memorial Cup is ready to go in Mount Pearl

Nick Mercer · Multimedia Journalist |Updated a day ago |2 min read Premium content

The best in Atlantic Canadian Junior B hockey are set to show their stuff in Mount Pearl this week.  On Tuesday, April 23, the 2024 Don Johnson Memorial Cup gets underway at the Glacier in Mount Pearl and there is hope this year will be the end of ...

King’s-Edgehill School’s Division 1 girls’ team hosted the Horton Griffins to kick off the spring rugby season on April 9.
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Highlanders Rugby Classic returns to Windsor, N.S., April 26-28

Carole Morris-Underhill · Lead editor Valley Journal-Advertiser |Updated a day ago |3 min read

King’s-Edgehill School will once again welcome hundreds of athletes to Windsor as the educational institute hosts the 2024 Highlanders Rugby Classic. The weekend festival showcasing many up-and-coming rugby stars is set for April 26-28. The school ...

Caleb Matthews of the Calgary Buffaloes, middle, attempts to deke Sydney Mitsubishi Rush goaltender Jonathan Coombs, right, as he’s chased by Noah Tanner during Telus Cup under-18 national championship action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre on Monday. Calgary won the game 12-0. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST

TELUS CUP: Calgary Buffaloes score five first period goals on way to convincing win over Sydney Mitsubishi Rush on Monday

Jeremy Fraser |Updated a day ago |7 min read Premium content

SYDNEY, N.S. – If there were any questions whether the Calgary Buffaloes would have any jet lag to begin the Telus Cup national under-18 hockey championship, those were answered early on Monday night. The Pacific representatives scored early and ...

Tyler Seymour of the Sydney Mitsubishi Rush, middle, works his way through a pair of Calgary Buffaloes players Liam O’Neill, left, and Zak Green during Telus Cup under-18 national championship action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre on Monday. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST

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IN PHOTOS: Telus Cup national under-18 hockey championship begins for first time in Cape Breton

Jeremy Fraser |Updated a day ago |19 min read Premium content

SYDNEY, N.S. - The Telus Cup national under-18 hockey championship kicked off at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre on Monday with three games on the schedule.  The Markham Waxers defeated the Kensington Wild 7-6 while the Magog Cantonniers ...

Magog Cantonniers hockey players and staff get lunch, courtesy of the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, before their first day of Telus Cup gameplay at the Membertou Sports and Wellness Centre. The Membertou Trade and Convention Centre is providing lunch and dinner for all six teams throughout the tournament. Mitchell Ferguson/Cape Breton Post

Telus Cup crowds have Membertou businesses prepared for busy week in Cape Breton

Mitchell Ferguson · Local Journalism Initiative Reporter |Updated a day ago |6 min read

MEMBERTOU, N.S. — The return of the Telus Cup national under-18 men's hockey championship to Nova Scotia and the tournament's first time coming to Cape Breton marks a significant step up for Membertou-hosted sports events but also in local economic ...

The Holy Heart Highlanders boys’ team emerged as winners in the 2024 Royal Newfoundland Regiment Memorial High School Hockey Tournaments. - Contributed

Discovery Collegiate girls and Holy Heart boys claim Royal Newfoundland Regiment Memorial tournament banners

Atlantic Briefs Desk |Updated a day ago |2 min read Premium content

The Holy Heart Highlanders boys’ team and the Discovery Collegiate Destroyers girls’ squad emerged as winners in the 2024 Royal Newfoundland Regiment Memorial High School Hockey Tournaments. Heart bested the Gonzaga Vikings 5-3 on Sunday, April 21, ...

CEC Cougar Mack Slack carries the ball forward during their match against the North Nova Gryphons on April 18. This is the boy's team's first season back after a four-year hiatus. Nick Gaines

CEC Cougars boy's rugby back in action after four-year hiatus

Brendyn Creamer |Updated a day ago |4 min read Premium content

After a four-year hiatus, the Cobequid Educational Centre boy's rugby team is finally back in action. The fresh-faced team took to the field at the Truro Saints rugby club in Brookside on Thursday, April 18, for their home opener against the North ...

Telus Cup begins
 
Markham Waxers forward Tate Collins celebrates after putting the puck past Kensington Wild netminder George Gallant as the Telus Cup national under-18 hockey championship got underway Monday at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre. Looking on are Waxers forward Matthew Johnson and Wild defencemen Eddy Doyle (4) and Jacob Denomme (3).  The Ontario-based Waxers edged the Wild of Prince Edward Island’s Wild by a score of 7-6 to start the seven-day tournament, which features the top teams from across the country. In other action Monday, the host Sydney Mitsubishi Rush took on the Calgary Buffaloes of Alberta, while the Brandon Wheat Kings of Manitoba faced the Magog Cantonniers of Quebec. The semifinal games are scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The bronze-medal and championship games will be played Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Telus Cup begins in Membertou

Christopher Connors |Updated a day ago |1 min read Premium content

Markham Waxers forward Tate Collins celebrates after putting the puck past Kensington Wild netminder George Gallant as the Telus Cup national under-18 hockey championship got underway Monday at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre. Looking on are ...

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