The Truro Bearcats claimed a hard-fought victory, defeating the Summerside Western Capitals 3-2 in Game 7 of the Eastlink South Division Final. This victory secures Truro a spot in the Metalfab MHL Cup Final.
Game Highlights
The thrilling Game 7 took place on a Thursday night in Summerside. Despite being outshot 8-4 in the first period, Truro held strong defensively. The first period ended without any goals from either team.
Scoring Breakdown
- Second Period:
- Captain Liam Welsh scored at 13:34, marking his second goal of the playoffs.
- Third Period:
- Jake Todd extended Truro’s lead to 2-0 at 13:12.
- Antoine Fontaine added a third goal at 17:02.
- Late Game Rally:
- Eliott Robert put Summerside on the scoreboard at 17:57 with an empty net goal.
- Kolton Bourret further reduced the deficit to 3-2 at 18:39.
The final moments saw a flurry of activity as Summerside sought an equalizer, but Truro’s defense held firm. Sam Berthiaume made 34 crucial saves for Truro, while Bourret recorded 19 saves for the Western Capitals.
Achievements and Next Steps
Following their victory, Bearcats captain Liam Welsh received the Eastlink South Division trophy from MHL Commissioner Matt Moore. The win not only crowned Truro as the provincial Junior A champions but also advanced them to the MHL Cup Final to face the Edmundston Blizzard, the reigning champions. Details regarding the final schedule will be released soon.
Although Summerside faced disappointment in Game 7, their season continues as they prepare to host the Centennial Cup, scheduled to begin on May 7th at Credit Union Place.
