Jr X Men got on the board first with a powerplay goal by Colby Tower.  Jake Brien replied for the Cougars with a PP marker of his own to tie the game at 1.  The visiting team regained to lead on a deflected shot by Randon MacKinnon to give the X Men a 2-1 lead after 2 periods.

Tristan Nordine buried a one timer on a man advantage to tie the game early the third.  Bryceson Musgrave scored the eventual game winner on the powerplay, with a point shot through traffic.  Carter MacGillivary sealed the win for the Cougars with an empty netter.  Cape Breton post athelete of the week, Mitchell Balmas assisted on all 4 Cougar goals, while Musgrave added an assist for a 2 point night.

Eva Hall made 20 saves for the win, including a spectacular toe save on Xmen sniper Tower with 2 minutes to perserve the win.

Blade Mann-Dixon was sensational for the Nova team, making 24 stops, including 12 in the 3rd.

Breton Sport and Trophy Cougars advance to HNS provincials.  Play begins Thursday, March 15th in Liverpool, Western Hurricanes are the host team.