| Caps, Timberwolves' series heating up |
| March 8th 2010 |
SUMMERSIDE - It was a good old-fashioned playoff hockey game!
The Summerside Western Capitals doubled the Miramichi Timberwolves 4-2 on
Sunday night to even the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League's best-of-seven
Roger Meek Division semifinal series 1-1. Miramichi won the opener 1-0
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| Caps enter series vs. Timberwolves as underdogs |
| March 6th 2010 |
SUMMERSIDE - It's a case of role reversal for the Summerside Western
Capitals and Miramichi Timberwolves in this year's Maritime Junior 'A'
Hockey League playoffs.
Last season, the Capitals went into the Roger Meek Division final with
home-ice advantage and the better regular-season record. This year, though,
it's the Timberwolves who enjoy the extra home game after finishing higher
in standings. |
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| Caps Split Weekend Games |
| March 1st 2010 |
SUMMERSIDE - The Summerside Western Capitals worked a little overtime and then some in back-to-back Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League games over the weekend.
After defeating the Dieppe Commandos 2-1 in a shootout on Saturday night, the Capitals dropped a 3-2 shootout decision to the Miramichi Timberwolves in a playoff preview on home ice Sunday afternoon. |
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| Bridgewater rallies to beat Capitals |
| February 22nd 2010 |
SUMMERSIDE - The Bridgewater Lumberjacks scored three unanswered goals over
a span of 7:18 in the third period to stage a 4-2 come-from-behind win over
the Summerside Western Capitals on Sunday night. |
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| Caps Dump Tigers |
| February 20th 2010 |
CAMPBELLTON, N.B. — The Summerside Western Capitals started off a three-game weekend on a winning note Friday night.
The Capitals jumped out to period leads of 3-1 and 6-2 en route to an 8-3 victory over the Campbellton Tigers in a Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League contest. The Capitals visit the Miramichi Timberwolves tonight, and then host Bridgewater on Sunday at 6 p.m. Fans are asked to note the start time has been changed. |
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| Sunday Start time moved ahead |
| February 17th 2010 |
SUMMERSIDE - The start time for the Summerside Western Capitals' home game
against the Bridgewater Lumberjacks on Sunday will now start at 6 p.m.
The Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League game, which will be played at Credit
Union, was originally scheduled for 7 p.m.
The reason for the earlier start is to enable fans to catch the start of the
Canada-United States men's hockey game at the Olympics. That game is
scheduled for 8:40 p.m., AT. |
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| Slammers Top Capitals |
| February 16th 2010 |
SUMMERSIDE - The Woodstock Slammers completed a regular-season sweep of the Summerside Western Capitals in the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League on Monday.
Two power-play goals proved to be the difference as Woodstock downed the Capitals 5-3 en route to going 6-0 (won-lost) against Summerside this season. |
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| Caps Sweep Weekend Games |
| February 8th 2010 |
SUMMERSIDE — Rookie Jason Cameron scored two third-period goals to extend the Summerside Western Capitals’ winning streak to five games Sunday in the Maritime Junior A Hockey League.
Cameron’s goal at 16:33 snapped a 4-4 tie and he sealed the 6-4 win over the Pictou County Weeks Crushers with an empty-net goal at 19:18, as the Capitals improved to 23-16-1-1.
Saturday, the Capitals edged the host Campbellton Tigers 7-6 in overtime.
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| Caps pull away from Mariners |
| February 4th 2010 |
SUMMERSIDE - The Summerside Western Capitals made it back-to-back wins Sunday afternoon for the first time since mid-December.
The Capitals, who snapped a five-game losing streak with a 10-6 road win over Halifax on Thursday, scored four unanswered goals to pull away from the Yarmouth Mariners in a 7-2 victory in the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League contest. |
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| Capitals' slide continues |
| January 26th 2010 |
SUMMERSIDE - The Summerside Western Capitals' losing streak has reached five
games in the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League.
The Halifax Lions posted a 3-2 victory on Sunday afternoon before an
announced crowd of 784 fans at Credit Union Place. |
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| Caps fall just short to T-Wolves |
| January 19th 2010 |
SUMMERSIDE - Patience paid off for the Miramichi Timberwolves on Sunday.
After continuously being denied by Capitals goaltender Alexander Micalef over the last half of the game, Matt Milson eventually scored the game-winning goal in the seventh round of the shootout to give the Timberwolves a 6-5 victory. |
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| Special Promotion! |
| January 14th 2010 |
 On Sunday, Jan 17 during the Summerside Capitals home game (2:00pm) versus the Miramichi Timberwolves, the East Prince Wildcats Peewee AA Girls Hockey Team are sponsoring a $50,000 shoot to win contest...(click for more) |
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| Capitals’ Johnston named player of the week |
| January 5th 2010 |
YARMOUTH, N.S. - Will Johnston of the Summerside Western Capitals was named the Reebok CCM player of the week in the Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League (MJAHL) on Monday.
Johnston, who is in his fourth MJAHL season, demonstrated versatility and leadership on the weekend in two games against Yarmouth. |
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| Caps back in action |
| January 2nd 2010 |
YARMOUTH, N.S. - The Summerside Western Capitals will begin their post-Christmas schedule in the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League tonight.
The Capitals will visit the Yarmouth Mariners in the first of back-to-back games. The teams will also play Sunday at 4 p.m. |
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| Commandos hang on to down Capitals |
| December 22nd 2009 |
SUMMERSIDE - The Western Capitals came out on the short end of a 5-3 decision against the visiting Dieppe Commandos Sunday afternoon in Maritime Junior A Hockey League action.
The Commandos (11-16-2-1) led 2-1 after the opening frame with a pair of powerplay markers, by Andrew Taylor and Patrick Lanteigne. |
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| Caps move into second-place tie |
| December 15th 2009 |
The Summerside Western Capitals spread out its offence in a 5-2 victory over the Amherst Ramblers on Sunday afternoon.
The Capitals received at least one point from 11 different players while moving into a second-place tie with Miramichi in the Roger Meek Division of the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League. Both teams are 16-11-0-0 (won-lost-overtime losses-shootout losses) going into a head-to-head meeting in Miramichi on Wednesday night. |
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| Ashley lone MJAHL'er named to Prospects |
| November 30th 2009 |
| Darcy Ashley of the Summerside Western Capitals has been named the lone player from the Maritime Junior A Hockey League to take part in the annual CJAHL prospects game. (click for more) |
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| Game Cancellation Notice |
| November 29th 2009 |
| Please be advised that the Summerside Western Capitals game scheduled for today, Sunday November 29th vs. the Woodstock Slammers has been postponed due to high wind conditions on the Confederation Bridge. A makeup date will be announced as soon as possible. |
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| Capitals bounce back to win |
| November 23rd 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE — The Summerside Western Capitals bounced back Sunday afternoon.
Less than 48 hours after allowing two goals in the final two minutes of the third period in a 6-5 loss in Bridgewater on Friday night, the Capitals posted a 4-1 victory over the Yarmouth Mariners in a Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League contest.
“The score on Friday night wasn’t really indicative of the score,” said Caps head coach Gordie Dwyer. “The group seems like it is playing with a lot more energy, and today it was a good team effort by everybody.” |
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| Caps hang on for win over Tigres |
| November 16th 2009 |
 The Summerside Western Capitals built a 4-0 third-period lead, and then pulled out a 5-4 victory over the Campbellton Tigers on Sunday afternoon.
"It was good to get out of there with a win," said Capitals head coach Gordie Dwyer. "Campbellton played well the entire game."
The win moved the Capitals (12-9-0-0) into a second-place tie with Miramichi (12-7-0-0) in the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League's Roger Meek Division.
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| Caps triumph over Ramblers |
| November 14th 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE — The Summerside Western Capitals killed off all seven Amherst Ramblers’ power plays and received a 34-save effort from goaltender Paul Dorsey in a 3-1 victory Friday night.
The Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League game was played at Credit Union Place. |
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| Caps back on home ice tonight |
| November 13th 2009 |
SUMMERSIDE – The Summerside Western Capitals are getting back in the swing of things in the Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League.
The Capitals will play three games over a five-day period, including contests at Credit Union Place in Summerside against the Amherst Ramblers on Friday at 8 p.m., and the Campbellton Tigers on Sunday. Fans are asked to note that the start times for Capitals’ Sunday home games have switched back to 2 p.m.
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| Caps beat one of MJAHL’s top teams |
| October 25th 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE — It’s no secret the Summerside Western Capitals can score goals with any team, but they made a huge statement defensively Friday night.
The Capitals registered a well-deserved 4-2 victory in handing the Truro Bearcats their first regulation-time loss of the Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League regular season.
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| 2009 World Junior "A" Hockey Challenge |
| October 20th 2009 |
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| Caps snap losing streak |
| October 17th 2009 |
 BRIDGEWATER, N.S. -- The Summerside Western Capitals started off a three-game weekend in the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League on a winning note Friday night.
Will Johnson scored at 17:31 of the third period to snap a 2-2 tie and lift the Caps to a 3-2 victory over the Bridgewater Lumberjacks.
The Capitals visit the Miramichi Timberwolves tonight and host the Dieppe Commandos at Credit Union Place on Sunday at 4 p.m.
"It's a big weekend for us," said Capitals head coach Gordie Dwyer before boarding the team bus Friday afternoon. "These games are not going to be easy for us, and we'll have to put in a full 60-minute effort every night." |
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| Caps Drop Fourth Straight |
| October 13th 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE, PE- The Summerside Western Capitals dropped their fourht straight loss Sunday, at the hands of the Miramichi Timberwolves...(click for more) |
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| Caps line on Fire |
| October 3rd 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE — It was a productive 24 hours for the Summerside Western Capitals’ line of Darcy Ashley, Trevor Carmichael and Harrison McIver.
They combined for 12 points in a 5-1 win over the Yarmouth Mariners as part of the Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League Showcase at Credit Union Place on Friday night, after combining for 11 points in a 7-3 win at Pictou County on Thursday.
“It’s a lot of fun,” said the 16-year-old Ashley, the fourth overall
PHOTO- Jason Simmonds, the Journal Pioneer. |
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| Capitals Down Crushers |
| October 2nd 2009 |
 NEW GLASGOW, N.S. — The Summerside Western Capitals cruised to a 7-3 victory over the Pictou County Crushers Thursday night in the Maritime Junior A?Hockey League.
Scoring for the Capitals (6-1-0-0) were Darcy Ashley (2-2), Harrison McIver (1-3), Trevor Carmichael (1-2), Matt Myers and Nick Reilly.
Michael Hynes (2) and Scott MacDonald (1-1) scored for the Crushers (3-4-0-0). |
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| Offence clicking as Caps romp Lumberjacks |
| September 27th 2009 |
SUMMERSIDE -- Offence has not been a problem for the Summerside Western Capitals early in the 2009-10 Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League regular season.
After a scoreless first period Sunday, the Capitals scored eight goals in the final 40 minutes to blank the Bridgewater Lumberjacks 8-0. The win improved the Capitals' record to 5-1-0-0 (won-lost-overtime losses-shootout losses) and Bridgewater fell to 1-2-3-1.
Before 934 fans at Credit Union Place, Trevor Carmichael scored ...(click for more) |
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| Capitals overcome four-goal defecit to top Tigres |
| September 26th 2009 |
 CAMPBELLTON, N.B. -- The Summerside Western Capitals proved Friday night that momentum in junior hockey can shift very quickly.
The Capitals trailed the Campbellton Tigers 4-0 early in the third period before rallying to tie the game 4-4 before the end of regulation time. After a scoreless five-minute overtime period, Nathan DesRoches scored the only goal and rookie goaltender Jared Kelly was perfect during the three-man shootout as the Capitals escaped with a 5-4 win...(click for more) |
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| Capitals Ashley Named MJAHL Player of the Week |
| September 23rd 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE- The Maritime Junior “A” Hockey League has announced that Darcy Ashley of the Summerside Western Capitals has been named the League’s player of the week for the week ending September 20th...(click for more) |
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| Capitals Off to Hot Start |
| September 21st 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE -- Forwards Nathan DesRoches and Darcy Ashley, along with defenceman Spencer MacDonald, all recorded four points to lead the Summerside Western Capitals to an 8-4 decision over the Campbellton Tigers on Sunday...(click for more) |
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| Caps off to 2-0 Start |
| September 18th 2009 |
 DIEPPE, N.B. -- The Summerside Western Capitals are off to a 2-0 (won-lost) start to the 2009-10 Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League regular season.
The Capitals defeated the Dieppe Commandos 7-2 on Thursday night to sweep a home-and-home series between last year's Fred Page Cup Eastern Canadian junior 'A' hockey championship finalists. The Caps doubled the Commandos...(click for more) |
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| Caps off to 2-0 Start |
| September 18th 2009 |
 DIEPPE, N.B. -- The Summerside Western Capitals are off to a 2-0 (won-lost) start to the 2009-10 Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League regular season.
The Capitals defeated the Dieppe Commandos 7-2 on Thursday night to sweep a home-and-home series between last year's Fred Page Cup Eastern Canadian junior 'A' hockey championship finalists. The Caps doubled the Commandos...(click for more) |
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| Capitals Open Season with Win |
| September 14th 2009 |
 One game does not make a season, but the Summerside Western Capitals are off to a winning start.
The Capitals jumped out to a 5-0 lead after one period and led 8-1 after 40 minutes en route to a 10-5 victory over the rebuilding Dieppe Commandos. The Capitals' Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League regular-season opener attracted 890 fans to Credit Union Place on Sunday... (click for more)
PHOTO CREDIT- JASON SIMMONDS, THE JOURNAL PIONEER.
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| Capitals Open 29th Season Tomorrow! |
| September 12th 2009 |
 So, are the Summerside Western Capitals reloading or rebuilding?
The Capitals, who graduated eight players off last year’s Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League Kent Cup winners and Fred Page Cup Eastern Canadian champions, open the 2009-10 regular season at Credit Union Place Sunday. The Dieppe Commandos visit for a 4 p.m. start...(click for more)
PHOTO CREDIT- Jason Simmonds/The Journal Pioneer.
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| Former Caps' Captain Signs Pro Contract |
| September 10th 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE — Brett Gallant of Summerside has signed with the Elmira Jackals of the East Coast Hockey League for the 2009-10 season.
Gallant, who captained the Summerside Western Capitals of the Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League last season, will be leaving for an American Hockey League tryout...(click for more) |
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| Capitals Sign Dorsey |
| September 10th 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE- Gordie Dwyer, Head Coach and Associate General Manager of the Summerside Western Capitals has announced the signing of goaltender Paul Dorsey from the Ottawa 67’s of the Ontario Hockey League...(click for more) |
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| Caps Take Two of Three on Weekend |
| September 8th 2009 |
 MIRAMICHI, N.B. -- The Summerside Western Capitals won two of three Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League pre-season road games over the long weekend.
The Caps doubled Miramichi 4-2 on Monday night, defeated Woodstock 6-2 on Friday and lost 8-6 to Amherst on Saturday.
The Caps, who finished the pre-season 2-2 (won-lost), host Dieppe in their regular-season opener Sunday at 4 p.m...(click for more)
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| Corcoran joins UNB Varsity Reds |
| September 1st 2009 |
 Fredericton, NB- The UNB Varsity Reds would like to announce the addition of defenseman Spencer Corcoran from the Summerside Capitals of the Maritime Junior A League to their line-up for the upcoming 2009-10 hockey season. The 6’1 200 native of Summerside, PEI spent 2 seasons with the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles of the QMJHL before coming back to Summerside for his final Junior season...(click for more) |
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| Coach Dwyer Pleased With Opening Weekend |
| August 30th 2009 |
 Summerside, PE- With the first two days of training camp in the books, Head Coach Gordie Dwyer has been pleasantly surprised with the results to date.
Forty-three players reported to the opening day of Western Capitals training camp, which consisted of registration, a team meeting, off-ice work outs and an on-ice session. “We have been pleasantly surprised with the turnout of players so far” commented Dwyer Sunday afternoon...(click for more) |
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| Capitals to Open Camp Saturday |
| August 25th 2009 |
 The Summerside Western Capitals will open camp on Saturday August 29. All players are to report at 12:00 noon at the Credit Union Place. Off-ice testing and an Orientation meeting will take place prior to the players taking to the ice at 4:00 p.m.. Inter-squad games will take place...(click for more) |
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| Capitals Name Assistant Coach |
| August 11th 2009 |
 Summerside, PE- The Summerside Western Capitals are proud to announce the naming of Mitchell Jollimore as Assistant Coach for the 2009/2010 hockey season.
"Mitchell is a great up and coming Coach in PEI. He has been the Head Coach for a strong Bantam AAA program for the past few seasons and is also the Provincal U14 Head Coach. He is a motivated, hard working, student of the game...(click for more) |
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| Call for Applications |
| August 3rd 2009 |
 The Summerside Western Capitals are hereby accepting applications complete with resume for the position of Assistant Coach. Applications can be sent to Gordie Dwyer, Head Coach & Associate General Manager by email at gdwyer32@yahoo.ca or mailed to 511 Notre Dame St, Summerside PE c/o Summerside Western Capitals. Terms of the position are to be negotiated. The Summerside Western Capitals thank all applicants for their interest, however only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. |
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| Dwyer New Caps Coach |
| July 28th 2009 |
 The Summerside Western Capitals Hockey Club announced the team’s new head coach today at a news conference in Summerside. General Manager, Gabe Keough introduced former NHL player Gordie Dwyer as their new Head Coach and Associate General Manager. |
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| Major Announcement |
| July 26th 2009 |
 Summerside, PE- Media, Fans and Sponsors are invited to buffetfiveelevenwest at the Summerside Raceway, Tuesday, July 28th to join the Summerside Western Capitals in announcing their new Head Coach. Your attendance is encouraged! |
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| Royal Bank Cup Decision |
| July 10th 2009 |
 Summerside- The Summerside Western Capitals have been notified by Hockey Canada as of Tuesday July 7th 2009, that the Site Selection Committee for the 2011 Royal Bank Cup had made a recommendation, which has been approved by the Junior Council, not to award the 2011 RBC to either of the final two communities that had submitted bids for 2011 and instead to re-enter into the bidding process for the 2011 RBC. |
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| June 25th 2009 |
 The Summerside Western Capitals are hereby accepting applications complete with resume for the position of Head Coach. Applications can be sent to Gabe Keough, General Manager by email at gabek43@hotmail.com or mailed to 43 Darby Drive, Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Terms of the position are to be negotiated. Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. Closing date for all applicants is July 3rd, 2009 at 12:00pm.
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| Capitals Announce Banquet Details |
| May 26th 2009 |
| Summerside, PE- The Summerside Western Capitals have announced the details of their 2009 awards banquet at Credit Union Place in Summerside. The banquet will take place Thursday, June 4th at the Veternas Convention Center of Credit Union Place. Fans and public are welcome to attend at the cost of $25.00 for adult and $13.00 for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the Credit Union Place Box Office. |
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| Caps Capture Fred Page! |
| April 27th 2009 |
Two championships down, one more to go.
Mike MacIsaac of O'Leary scored at 14:27 of the second 20-minute overtime period to give the Summerside Western Capitals a thrilling 3-2 decision over the host Dieppe Commandos in the final game of the Fred Page Cup Eastern Canadian junior 'A' hockey championship at the J. Louis Levesque Arena on Sunday.
"It's not easy on the heart," said MacIsaac, who also scored the overtime winner in the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League-clinching victory against the Truro Bearcats. |
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| Mariani OT hero for Caps |
| April 23rd 2009 |
 MONCTON, N.B. -- Just when it looked like Kyle Mariani didn't have many options, the game was over and the celebration was on.
The Summerside Western Capitals defenceman carried the puck down the right wing and fired an innocent-looking shot from a sharp angle deep in the Pembroke Lumber Kings' end that sneaked through on the short side between the post and goaltender Eric Levine's left arm 12:01 into the first 20-minute sudden-death overtime period.
PHOTO- JASON SIMMONDS, JOURNAL PIONEER |
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| Borden whips Caps into shape |
| April 19th 2009 |
 He’s stays in the background and seeks no fanfare, but make no mistake about it, Joe Borden is an integral part of the Summerside Western Capitals’ coaching staff.
Borden, who resides in Summerside with his wife Claire, is the Caps’ strength and conditioning coach.
“Joe Borden is an invaluable part of our staff,” said Caps head coach Kenny MacDougall. “He’s been the driving force in getting the players in the great shape they’re in today.”
A member of the Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame, Borden has trained young athletes for years.
PHOTO- JASON SIMMONDS, JOURNAL PIONEER |
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| Caps to play first two games of Fred Page Cup in Summerside |
| April 17th 2009 |
SUMMERSIDE -- The Summerside Western Capitals aren't done playing at home quite just yet.
A deal has been inked with the Fred Page Cup host committee for Credit Union Place to host two games.
The games featuring the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League-champion Capitals will be staged Wednesday, April 22, and Thursday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m.
"It couldn't be more thrilling," said JP Desrosiers, the city's event development officer, moments after the deal was sealed Thursday afternoon. |
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| CAPITALS WIN KENT CUP |
| April 15th 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE — One of the toughest challenges in sports is living up to expectations, especially when a team is supposed to win.
The Summerside Western Capitals fell just short of earning 100 per cent on that exam.
The Capitals beat the Truro Bearcats 4-3 in overtime before a full house at Credit Union Place on Tuesday night to capture the best-of-seven Kent Cup in five games. The Caps finished the Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League playoffs with only one loss in 13 games.
PHOTO- NANCY MACPHEE, THE JOURNAL PIONEER |
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| Caps can clinch Kent Cup before full house at Credit Union Place |
| April 14th 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE -- The Kent Cup, emblematic of Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League supremacy, will be at Credit Union Place tonight.
The Summerside Western Capitals and Truro Bearcats will decide if it's presented, or the best-of-seven series continues.
The scenario is simple -- the Caps win and they parade the Kent Cup before their hometown fans; a Bearcats' victory forces Game 6 in Truro on Thursday night.
"We're relaxed and we're going into it like any other game," said Capitals defenceman Josh McKinnon.
PHOTO- Jason Simmonds |
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| Capitals hoping to reverse the trend |
| April 13th 2009 |
SUMMERSIDE -- The Summerside Western Capitals are hoping to reverse the trend this time around.
The last two times the Capitals competed in the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League final, it was the opposition parading the championship trophy around Cahill Stadium and Credit Union Place.
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| Penalty killers deliver again |
| April 11th 2009 |
 The Summerside Western Capitals are back in front of the Truro Bearcats, thanks in large part to another stellar performance by the team's penalty-killing units.
The Capitals, who were also boosted by the return of captain Brett Gallant, scored three unanswered second-period goals and killed off all 11 Truro power plays en route to a 5-2 victory Thursday night.
PHOTO- Jason Simmonds, Journal Pioneer |
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| Caps fall to Bearcats in overtime |
| April 8th 2009 |
TRURO, N.S. -- The Truro Bearcats served notice Tuesday night that the Summerside Western Capitals are in for a battle in the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League's Kent Cup final.
Jonathan McArthur scored 5:43 into double overtime to give the Bearcats a 3-2 come-from-behind victory before 1,506 fans at the Colchester Legion Stadium. The best-of-seven series is now tied 1-1.
"It was a back-and-forth game, a see-saw battle and pretty well went down to last shot wins," assessed Caps head coach Kenny MacDougall.
The Capitals, who blanked Truro 3-0 in the series opener Sunday, entered the game 9-0 (won-lost) in post-season play.
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| Caps Lose Captain to Injury |
| April 7th 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE -- The Summerside Western Capitals will be without captain Brett Gallant when the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League's Kent Cup final resumes in Truro, N.S., tonight.
Gallant was injured in the second period of the Caps' 3-0 victory over the Truro Bearcats in Game 1 of the best-of-seven before almost 3,400 fans in Summerside on Sunday night.
Photo- Jason Simmonds, The Journal Pioneer |
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| Caps Pitch Shutout |
| April 6th 2009 |
 The Truro Bearcats may have a reputation of being a stingy defensive team, but the Summerside Western Capitals proved they can play that way, too.
The Capitals limited the Bearcats to 20 shots, including just 12 through the first two periods, en route to a 3-0 win in the opening game of the best-of-seven Kent Cup final in the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League on Sunday night.
"The home team was better than us and they deserved to win -- end of story," said Truro general manager and head coach Shawn Evans.
Game 2 in the best-of-seven series is in Truro on Tuesday, with Game 3 back in Summerside on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Before 3,389 lively fans at Credit Union Place, Alex Dupuis earned the shutout while Josh Currie, Spencer Corcoran and Bradley Smith scored for the Capitals, who improved to 9-0 (won-lost) in the playoffs.
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| Dupuis delivers clutch saves |
| April 6th 2009 |
 Alex Dupuis continued to provide the Summerside Western Capitals with rock-solid goaltending in the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League playoffs Sunday night.
Dupuis posted a 20-save shutout as the Caps downed the Truro Bearcats 3-0 in the opening game of the best-of-seven Kent Cup final.
"This is a huge win," said Dupuis. "You never want to start behind the 8-ball."
Dupuis certainly wasn't overworked, but he was more than equal to the challenge when tested.
"Alex Dupuis, all year long, has made the big save when we needed it," said Capitals head coach Kenny MacDougall. "That's a credit to his focus and concentration. There were times when he didn't get a whole lot of action, but he stayed in the game."
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| A letter from the Perry family |
| April 5th 2009 |
 Click "more" to view a letter the Summerside Western Capitals recently received from the family of Chris Perry. |
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| Dream Matchup |
| April 4th 2009 |
 It shouldn't get any better than this.
Two teams separated by only two points, all four head-to-head meetings in the regular season decided by one goal, with two going to a shootout, and a Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League championship at stake.
Welcome to the Kent Cup final between the Summerside Western Capitals and Truro Bearcats.
"It's a great matchup for the league because there's not a lot to choose between the teams," said Capitals head coach Kenny MacDougall. "We finished with 80 points and they finished with 78.
"We're both division winners and that's the way it's supposed to be."
Game 1 of the best-of-seven series is at Credit Union Place on Sunday at 7 p.m.
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| Caps well aware of what awaits them |
| April 4th 2009 |
 The Summerside Western Capitals are well aware of what awaits them in the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League's Kent Cup final.
"Truro plays a great team game, they have solid goaltending, six D, four lines deep and all four lines can play and they play the same game -- sound defensively but they are sneaky fast and are great on transition," explained Caps head coach Kenny MacDougall. "They have a lot of skilled hockey players that can put the puck in the net." |
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| Fan support doesn't go unnoticed by Caps |
| April 3rd 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE -- Strong fan support is nothing new for the Summerside Western Capitals.
But three individuals experiencing this for the first time admit they've never been with a team that has received the support the Caps are getting in the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League playoffs.
"I've said it before, the fans of Summerside are passionate about their hockey," said head coach Kenny MacDougall of Stratford. "They support their team and they'll travel anywhere to do it."
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| Loss to Truro in 2007 final still stings for Caps’ players |
| April 2nd 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE — For six members of the Summerside Western Capitals, there’s a sense of unfinished business as they prepare for the Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League’s Kent Cup final against the Truro Bearcats.
“That’s for sure,” said Caps defenceman Daniel Whelan. “Everybody who was here a couple of years ago, when we came very close, is very hungry this year to get the job done.”
Whelan, forwards Bradley Smith, Mike MacIsaac and Nathan DesRoches, along with defencemen Josh McKinnon and Parker Deighan, were members of the 2006-07 Caps, who lost the league’s championship series to Truro. |
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| Capitals Announce Kent Cup Final Schedule |
| April 1st 2009 |
 Summerside, PE- The Summmerside Western Capitals are pleased to announce the following schedule for the 2009 Kent Cup Finals, featuring the Truro Bearcats and the Summerside Western Capitals. This is the second time in the past three seasons that the two teams will square off in the Maritime Junior "A" Hockey League Finals. Further announcements will come as the week progresses.
Advance tickets for Games 1 and 3 in Summerside will go on sale at Credit Union Place’s box office today. Game 3 will be Thursday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. |
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| Brazil's strong defensive play a big part of Caps' game |
| April 1st 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE -- The Summerside Western Capitals had high expectations for Steven Brazil, and he's fulfilled those the old-fashioned way -- through hard work.
"Steve Brazil has had an outstanding rookie season," assessed Capitals head coach Kenny MacDougall. "For us, it was a no-brainer to draft him with our third pick overall this year. He's even exceeded our expectations."
PHOTO- Jason Simmonds, The Journal Pioneer |
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| Caps back to work preparing for Kent Cup final |
| March 30th 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE -- The Summerside Western Capitals will be back to work at Credit Union Place this afternoon in preparation for the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League's championship series.
The Capitals, who are 8-0 in the playoffs after sweeping Dieppe and Miramichi en route to winning the Roger Meek Division, will face either the Truro Bearcats or Amherst Ramblers. The Bearcats take a 3-2 lead into tonight's Game 6 of the best-of-seven Maurice Bent Division final in Amherst. |
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| Caps Roger Meek Division champs! |
| March 29th 2009 |
MIRAMICHI -- The Summerside Western Capitals are the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League's Roger Meek Division champions.
The Capitals downed the MIramichi Timerwolves 5-4, making it a clean sweep in the best-of-seven division final.
It's the second division title for the Caps in three years.
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| Caps move closer to division crown |
| March 27th 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE — The Summerside Western Capitals are one win away from playing for a Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League championship.
The Capitals defeated the Miramichi Timberwolves 6-2 at Credit Union Place on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Roger Meek Division final. The Caps can sweep the best-of-seven series in Miramichi on Saturday.
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| Western Capitals Lead Meek Division Final 2-0, Game 3 TONIGHT at Credit Union Place |
| March 25th 2009 |
 The Summerside Western Capitals led the eleven team Maritime Junior A Hockey League in attendance this year with an average of 981 fans per game and so far that number has doubled in the team’s first three home playoff games.
In the playoffs, the average attendance is just under 2,000 fans, and in an effort to meet ticket demand, Credit Union Place has initiated a number of enhancements for the purchasing of playoff tickets.
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| Capitals up 2-0 after convincing road win in Miramichi |
| March 25th 2009 |
MIRAMICHI, N.B. -- The Summerside Western Capitals have taken control of the
Roger Meek Division championship series after a convincing road win Tuesday
night.
The Capitals fired 68 shots at the Miramichi Timberwolves' net en route to a
7-1 victory and a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey
League playoff matchup. The series resumes at Credit Union Place on Thursday
at 7:30 p.m.
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| Caps Take Game One |
| March 23rd 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE -- Special teams and Mike MacIsaac were the story in Game 1 of the Roger Meek Division championship series Sunday night.
The Summerside Western Capitals scored twice on the power play and once short-handed to open the best-of-seven Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League set with a 7-4 victory over the Miramichi Timberwolves.
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| Capitals face Timberwolves in Roger Meek Division final |
| March 21st 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE – Two teams that battled for first place all season will clash in the best-of-seven Roger Meek Division championship series.
The Summerside Western Capitals will host the Miramichi Timberwolves in Game 1 at Credit Union Place on Sunday at 7 p.m.
“I expect intensity for sure,” said Capitals head coach Kenny MacDougall. “It’s two teams with a lot of talent and speed. It’s going to be a fast-skating series and it will be old-time playoff hockey.”
The Capitals (39-13-0-2) finished the regular season with 80 points atop the Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League’s overall standings, and Miramichi (35-14-1-4) had 75 points.
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| Capitals Announce Series Schedule |
| March 20th 2009 |
 Summerside, PE- The Summerside Western Capitals are pleased to announce that they will face the Miramichi Timberwolves in the 2009 Roger Meek Division Championship Series. The winner of the series will move on the Kent Cup Final, the Championship Series of the Maritime Junior "A" Hockey League.
The series will kick-off Sunday evening at Credit Union Place in Summerside at 7:00pm. The full series schedule is as follows:
Game 1- Sun, March 22nd 7:00pm @ Credit Union Place
Game 2- Tue, March 24th 7:30pm @ Miramichi Civic Center
Game 3- Thu, March 26th 7:30pm @ Credit Union Place
Game 4- Sat, March 28th 7:30pm @ Miramichi Civic Center
Game 5*- Mon, March 30th 7:30pm @ Credit Union Place
Game 6*- Wed, April 1st 7:30pm @ Miramichi Civic Center
Game 7*- Fri, April 3rd 7:30pm @ Credit Union Place
*- If necessary |
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| Tickets On Sale for Game One! |
| March 18th 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE, PE- The Summerside Western Capitals are pleased to announce that tickets for game one of the Roger Meek Division Final Series will be on sale Thursday at the Credit Union Place Box Office!
While the opponent is unknown pending the results of Thursday evening’s game, the Capitals will face-off with either the Woodstock Slammers or the Miramichi Timberwolves Sunday at 7:00pm at Credit Union Place.
Fans are encouraged to beat the game day line-ups and purchase your tickets early. Tickets will be on sale beginning Thursday at 12:00pm noon at Credit Union Place Box Office, or online at
www.city.summerside.pe.ca starting Thursday at 9:00am.
Playoff promotions brought to you by Source for Sports and Bluewave Energy will continue in the second round, as “Beware of the beard” t-shirts and “Ride the Blue Wave” toonie towels are available at the Fanattic!
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| Clean sweep for the Caps |
| March 15th 2009 |
 DIEPPE, N.B. -- It was a clean sweep for the Summerside Western Caps.
Saturday night at the Arthur-J.-LeBlanc Arena in Dieppe before 702 fans, the Caps downed the Dieppe Gagnon Commandos 6-3, winning the Roger Meek Division semifinal series 4-0.
Summerside's Chad Locke was on fire, with three goals.
Locke opened the scoring on the power play at 2:19 in the first period, The goal was assisted by Brett Gallant and Mike MacIsaac.
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| Capitals Prepare for Game Four |
| March 13th 2009 |
 Capitals Prepare for Game Four
Summerside, PE- Coming off a convincing 5-2 victory on home ice Wednesday evening, the Summerside Western Capitals travel to Dieppe tomorrow (Saturday) evening to take on the Commandos in game four of the Roger Meek Division Semi-Final series, holding a 3-0 series lead.
The Capitals will look to earn a birth in the Meek Division Finals with a win on Saturday, but the Commandos will be tough "Saturday's game will be another battle that our players need to be up for as there is no quit in the Dieppe team." stated Western Capitals Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Kenny MacDougall. He added, "Our focus remains the same as it was at the beginning of the series- one game at a time."
Although the Capitals have been the victors of the first three games of the series, all games have been fast-paced and entertaining thus far, as MacDougall explains, "The series to date has been an intense one. Although we are leading 3-0 we know that Dieppe has an outstanding team.".
Saturday's game four is scheduled for 7:00pm at the Arthur J. LeBlanc Arena. If necessary, game five will be played on Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm at Credit Union Place in Summerside.
Fans are reminded that, in the event of a game five to be played on Sunday, the box office at Credit Union Place will be open at 9:00am to best serve the needs of all fans. Fans are encouraged to buy tickets early, either at the box office or online at www.city.summerside.pe.ca to avoid line-ups!
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| Capitals in control:Locke leads offence, Dupuis solid between pipes in Game 3 |
| March 12th 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE -- The Summerside Western Capitals are one win away from advancing in the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League playoffs.
The Capitals, led by Chad Locke's five points and a 43-save effort from Alex Dupuis, downed the Dieppe Commandos 5-2 Wednesday night to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven Roger Meek Division semifinal series. The Caps will go for the sweep in Dieppe, N.B., on Saturday at 7 p.m. Game 5, if necessary, will be back in Summerside on Sunday at 2 p.m. |
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| Caps take 2-0 lead, overcome early defecit to win in Dieppe |
| March 10th 2009 |
 DIEPPE, N.B. -- Just two games into the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League playoffs and the Dieppe Gagnon Commandos are already in big trouble.
The Summerside Western Capitals were the top team in the league during the regular season and showed why Monday night.
Not once, but twice they rallied from deficits -- they trailed 2-0 before the game was three minutes old -- and doubled the Commandos 6-3 in a chippy playoff game in front of a crowd of nearly 650 at the Arthur J. LeBlanc Centre.
With the win, Summerside takes a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Roger Meek Division semifinal. The series resumes in Summerside on Wednesday at 7 p.m., with Game 4 back in Dieppe on Saturday night. |
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| Capitals Honour Compton |
| March 10th 2009 |
 Seven-year-old Alex Compton was the Caps’ honorary starting goaltender in Sunday's game one vs. Dieppe. Compton, who also plays goal with a Summerside novice team, has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. He was dressed in full gear, stood alongside Dupuis in the Caps’ goal for the pre-game ceremony and received a standing ovation from the near 1,800 fans in attendance.
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| Game Three Goes Tonight |
| March 10th 2009 |
 Summerside, PE- Returning to home ice with a 2-0 series lead, the Summerside Western Capitals will host the Dieppe Commandos tonight (Wednesday) evening at Credit Union Place in game three of the Roger Meek Division Semi-Final Series.
The Capitals turned in a solid performance Monday evening in Dieppe at the Arthur J. LeBlanc Arena, doubling up the Commandos by a score of 6-3. Capitals forward Mike MacIsaac was the star of the game Monday evening, scoring three goals and adding an assist while being named the games first star. MacIsaac also netted the game winner, and now has six points (4-2) in the first two games of the series.
The team will be looking to take a stranglehold on the series this evening, and fans are encouraged to come out to Credit Union Place to cheer on the Caps! Gametime it 7:00pm. |
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| Game 1 thriller: Caps pull out win in double OT |
| March 9th 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE — The opening game of the Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League playoff series between the Summerside Western Capitals and Dieppe Gagnon Commandos lived up to its billing.
Brett Gallant banged a Mike MacIsaac rebound over Commandos goaltender Mathieu Gauvreau 1:50 into the second overtime period to give the Capitals a 5-4 win before a lively 1,799 fans at Credit Union Place on Sunday afternoon.
“We talked going into the series about two good, fast-skating hockey teams,” said Caps head coach Kenny MacDougall. “You can’t get much closer than 5-4 in double overtime.” |
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| Caps hoping to take advantage of experience |
| March 7th 2009 |
 The Summerside Western Capitals are a team that's been built for a Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League championship run.
The team's loyal fan base is about to find out if it'll be a marathon or a sprint.
"We have a lot of experience on our hockey team and we're going to look to that experience," said Caps head coach and director of hockey operations Kenny MacDougall. "We have a lot of guys who played in playoff series, whether it be in this league or the Quebec (Major Junior Hockey) League, and we're going to look to them to lead us...
"I'm really comfortable with the amount of experience we have in our dressing room, and that could be a huge difference for us."
The Caps host the Dieppe Commandos in Game 1 of the best-of-seven Roger Meek Division semifinal series at Credit Union Place on Sunday at 2 p.m.
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| Dupuis Gets the Call |
| March 6th 2009 |
 SUMMERSIDE -- Goaltending in hockey playoffs is vital to any team's success.
But in an expected close and low-scoring series, that position is only magnified.
The 19-year-old Alex Dupuis, who's in his second year in the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League, will start between the pipes for the Summerside Western Capitals against the Dieppe Commandos. Game 1 in the best-of-seven Roger Meek Division semifinal series is at Credit Union Place on Sunday at 2 p.m.
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| Caps launch playoff drive |
| March 4th 2009 |
 The Summerside Western Capitals' playoff run was officially launched Tuesday morning.
The event featured speakers talking about the upcoming Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League playoffs and the City of Summerside's bid later this week in Toronto to host the 2011 Royal Bank Cup national championship.
The Capitals (39-13-0-2), who finished first overall in the 11-team league's overall standings, open the best-of-seven Roger Meek Division semifinal series against the Dieppe Commandos (34-17-1-2) in Summerside on Sunday at 2 p.m. |
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| Caps Playoff Promotions |
| March 4th 2009 |
 GET YOUR CAPS PLAYOFF GEAR!
Special for the 2009 playoffs, Source for Sports and Bluewave Energy bring to you "Beware of the beard" t-shirts and the toonie towels! On sale now and throughout the Western Capitals playoffs at the FANATIC! |
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| Capitals Dieppe Series Preview |
| March 3rd 2009 |
SUMMERSIDE — If numbers mean anything, the Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League playoff series between the Summerside Western Capitals and Dieppe Commandos should be a close one.
The best-of-seven Roger Meek Division semifinal series opens at Credit Union Place on Sunday at 2 p.m. |
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| News Conference |
| March 2nd 2009 |
| The Summerside Western Capitals will be hosting a playoff news conference on Tuesday morning at 11:00am at Credit Union Place.. stay tuned for exciting details! |
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| Caps take game and first place |
| March 1st 2009 |
The Summerside Western Capitals clinched first place overall in the regular season of the Maritime Junior “A” Hockey League last night when they doubled the Woodstock Slammers 6-3.
The Slammers launched a powerful attack scoring two quick goals in the opening stanza, but the Capitals responded soon after with two goals from Parker Deighan. Todd Cusack scored another to bring the Slammers into the lead again, but Summerside’s Brett Gallant tied it up again before the first period ended with the first of his two goals of the night.
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| Caps Clinch Roger Meek Division |
| February 23rd 2009 |
SUMMERSIDE -- The Summerside Western Capitals clinched their second Roger Meek Division regular-season championship in three years Sunday night.
A 12-2 win over the Restigouche Tigers, coupled with the Miramichi Timberwolves' 2-1 afternoon loss in Dieppe, did the trick.
The Caps will face fourth-place Dieppe in Round 1 of the playoffs. That best-of-seven Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League series will begin in Summerside either March 6 or 8.
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| Caps back in first place after downing Restigouche 8-1 |
| February 20th 2009 |
CAMPBELLTON, N.B. -- The leapfrogging in the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League standings continued Thursday night.
The Summerside Western Capitals bounced back from a 7-5 loss in Miramichi on Wednesday night to trim the Restigouche Tigers 8-1.
The win moved the Caps one point ahead of Roger Meek Division rival Miramichi into sole possession of top spot overall in the 11-team league. |
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| Reaching a milestone: Whelan plays in 200th game with Capitals |
| February 20th 2009 |
 STANHOPE -- Daniel Whelan reached a milestone not too many junior 'A' hockey players achieve.
The fourth-year defenceman, who still has one full year of eligibility, played in his 200th game Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League game with the Summerside Western Capitals on Thursday night.
"I didn't have a clue," said Whelan when informed of the milestone. "I figured I'd be getting up there, but I didn't think I'd be at 200 yet."
Whelan, a third-round pick of the Capitals in 2005, debuted with the Caps that season and as a 16-year-old experienced a run to Game 7 of the Roger Meek Division final series against Woodstock. |
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| Capitals Visit YMCA |
| February 12th 2009 |
 Capitals Visit YMCA
Summerside, PE- The Summerside Western Capitals recently visited the local Summerside YMCA to spend the day with local youth. Team Capitain Brett Gallant as well as Mike MacIsaac visited the YMCA on Wednesday. See our "photo gallery" for more.. |
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| Point earned in shootout loss gives Caps first overall |
| February 10th 2009 |
MONCTON, N.B. - A single point picked up in a shootout loss Monday night moved the Summerside Western Capitals into first place atop the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League's overall standings.
The Dieppe Commandos overcame 2-0 and 3-2 deficits to pull out a 4-3 victory and prevent the Capitals from picking up an extra point. The Capitals (34-12-0-1) edged Amherst 3-2 Sunday afternoon.
The Caps' single point moved them one point ahead of the Maurice Bent Division-leading Truro Bearcats (31-10-1- 5) and three in front of Miramichi (31-11-1-3) and Woodstock (30-12-1- 5) in the Roger Meek Division. |
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| Caps move into first |
| February 7th 2009 |
Bridgewater, N.S. – A win last night brought the Summerside Western Capitals into first place in the Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League. When the Caps eased past the Bridgewater Nauss TIM-BR Mart Lumberjacks 5-2 it gave the Capitals sole possession of first place in the Roger Meek Division.
Mike MacIsaac led the Western Capitals (33-12-0-0) with a hat trick plus an assist, while Nathan Snowie added a goal and two assists. Brett Gallant collected three assists.
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| Caps continue pursuit of top spot |
| February 6th 2009 |
The Summerside Western Capitals are in a battle for top spot in the Roger Meek Division and the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League's overall standings.
The Capitals continue that pursuit this weekend, visiting the Bridgewater Lumberjacks tonight and hosting the Amherst Ramblers on Sunday afternoon at 2.
The Caps enter tonight's action tied with the Miramichi Timberwolves atop the Roger Meek Division. Each team has 64 points.
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| Capitals Sign Dorsey |
| February 4th 2009 |
Summerside, PE- The Summerside Western Capitals are pleased to announce the team has signed 18 year-old goaltender Paul Dorsey.
The Kanata, Ontario native comes to the team from the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League, where he appeared in one game this season. He has also spent time with the Restigouche Tigres of the MJAHL.
Last season, he split time between the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles and the Val d'or Foreurs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, appearing in 20 games total.
He will replace 17 year-old trade deadline acquisition Jonathan Connely, who has been recalled by the Lewiston Maineiacs of the QMJHL.
Dorsey will join the team immediately and will suit for the Capitals as they travel to Bridgewater Friday evening to take on the Lumberjacks before returning home Sunday to host the Amherst Ramblers.
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| Caps Fall to Slammers |
| February 2nd 2009 |
The Summerside Western Capitals fought back in the last period of Sunday’s game against the Woodstock Slammers, but it was too late.
The Slammers returned to New Brunswick with another win under their belts after doubling the home team 4-2.
Adam Laite and Bruno Gosselin led the Slammers (27-12-1-5) with two goals apiece while Brad Jackson and John Chayka added two assists each.
The Slammers dominated the first two periods scoring a goal in each. Laite got both and they went unanswered, until the start of the final period.
Laite, the game’s first star, opened the scoring at 16:06 to give the Slammers a 1-0 lead after the first period. His second goal of the game came at 7:18 to extend the lead to 2-0 after the second period.
Capitals Chad Locke and Parker Deighan scored power-play goals to tie the match.
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| Caps earn 16th victory in last 19 games |
| January 26th 2009 |
SUMMERSIDE -- It was a productive weekend for the Summerside Western Capitals.
"You look at the big picture and we got four points," said Caps head coach Kenny MacDougall, whose team has won five games in a row and 16 of their last 19.
The Capitals picked up two wins against Maurice Bent Division opponents to open up a four-point lead over Miramichi atop the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League's overall and Roger Meek Division standings.
The Caps followed a 9-5 victory in Amherst, N.S., on Saturday night with a 6-5 overtime decision over the Yarmouth Mariners on Sunday.
Before 910 fans at Credit Union Place, Nathan Snowie fed a charging Josh McKinnon with a perfect pass in the centre of the ice just inside the blue-line and he was able to walk into the slot before beating Yarmouth goaltender Justin Collier with a hard low wrist shot 51 seconds into the extra period. |
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| Caps extend lead atop overall standings |
| January 24th 2009 |
AMHERST, N.S. -- The Summerside Western Capitals’ offence exploded in the second period en route to a 9-5 road win over the Amherst Ramblers in Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League play Saturday night.
The teams went into the second period tied 3-3, but the Caps scored six goals, including two short-handed markers 17 seconds apart, to build a 9-4 lead following 40 minutes.
Nathan Snowie scored a hat trick and Mike MacIsaac had a goal and three assists to lead the Capitals, who improved to 31-10-0-0 (won-lost-overtime losses-shootout losses).
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| Caps face two tough tests |
| January 23rd 2009 |
SUMMERSIDE -- The Summerside Western Capitals face two tough weekend tests as they look to maintain first-place overall in the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League standings.
The Capitals, who moved one point ahead of the Truro Bearcats with a 5-3 win in Halifax on Tuesday, visit the Amherst Ramblers on Saturday at 7 p.m., and then host the Yarmouth Mariners on Sunday at a later-than-normal start time of 4 p.m.
"Every weekend is a test in this league as there is such parity," said Capitals head coach Kenny MacDougall.
The Capitals are 30-10-0-0 (won-lost-overtime losses-shootout losses) and lead the Miramichi Timberwolves (26-11-1-3) by four points atop the Roger Meek Division. Miramichi, meanwhile, hosts Restigouche (5-32-2-1) and Halifax (6-32-2-3) this weekend.
The Ramblers, who are 7-2-1-0 in their last 10 games, are 24-11-2-3 and sit second in the Maurice Bent Division, six points back of the Bearcats. |
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| Caps take over first overall |
| January 21st 2009 |
HALIFAX -- The Roger Meek Division-leading Summerside Western Capitals moved into first place in the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League's overall standings Tuesday night.
The Capitals eked out a 5-3 victory over the Halifax Lions, who fell to 6-32-2-3 (won-lost-overtime losses-shootout losses) and have the second-fewest points in the 11-team league.
The Caps improved to 30-10-0-0 and increased their point total to 60, one ahead of the Maurice Bent Division-leading Truro Bearcats (27-9-1-4). The Caps also moved four points clear of second-place Miramichi (26-11-1-3) in the Meek Division. |
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| Caps Rally for Thrilling OT Win |
| January 18th 2009 |
| SUMMERSIDE -- Spencer Corcorans goal at 2:12 of a five-minute sudden-death overtime period capped a 6-5 come-from-behind victory for the Summerside Western Capitals over the Miramichi Timberwolves on Sunday afternoon. Check out our video section for a clip of the game winner! |
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| Caps rally for victory |
| January 17th 2009 |
Nathan Snowie provided late-game heroics while Chad Locke and Nathan DesRoches scored highlight-reel shootout goals for the Summerside Western Capitals on Friday night.
DesRoches scored his third game-winning goal in a shootout this season to give the Capitals a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over the Dieppe Commandos in a Maritime Junior ‘A‘ Hockey League contest at Credit Union Place.
“I kind of screwed up, but made up for it in the end,” said DesRoches, who earned third-star honours. “I came down and meant to go a little farther to my right and I didn’t think I had him (Dieppe goaltender Wendell Vye). |
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| Sherren Caps' Unsung Hero |
| January 15th 2009 |
SUMMERSIDE -- Neil Sherren may not be the flashiest or highest-profile member of the Summerside Western Capitals, but his value to the team is immeasurable.
"He's a low-maintenance guy, a great team guy and he's one of those guys who may not show up on the scoresheet, but you don't win championships without guys like Neil Sherren," said Capitals head coach and director of hockey operations Kenny MacDougall.
Sherren, the first overall pick by the Charlottetown Abbies in the 2007 Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League draft, is in his first season with the Caps, who host Dieppe on Friday at 8 p.m. |
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| Caps Add Blueliner |
| January 11th 2009 |
SUMMERSIDE -- The Summerside Western Capitals added a defenceman before Saturday’s 10 p.m. trade and roster deadline.
The Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League team has signed five-foot-11 and 192-pound Kyle Mariani, who was playing with the P.E.I. Rocket of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. |
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| Capitals Fall to Bearcats |
| January 11th 2009 |
SUMMERSIDE — The sign of any championship-calibre team is an ability to respond to adversity.
The Truro Bearcats passed that test Sunday afternoon. After dropping a 5-3 decision in Dieppe on Saturday, Truro edged the Summerside Western Capitals 4-3 in a battle for first-place overall in the Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League at Credit Union Place.
“We got one more bounce than they did at the end,” said Truro head coach and general manager Shawn Evans. “We know they’re good and have a lot of respect for them. |
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| Western Capitals Roll Over Tigers |
| January 10th 2009 |
Campbellton, N.B. — The Summerside Western Capitals rolled over the Restigouche Tigers 7-1 Friday night in Campbellton.
Brad Smith led the Western Capitals with three goals and one assist while Mike MacIsaac added two goals and one assist. Spencer Corcoran collected five assists.
Smith opened the scoring at 8:03 to give the Western Capitals a 1-0 lead. MacIsaac (game winner) scored 52 seconds later at 8:55 to extend the lead to 2-0.
MacIsaac (second goal of game) scored at 13:03 to increase the lead to 3-0. Greg Paynter scored at 18:21 to widen the lead to 4-0 after the first period. |
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| Locke Makes Home Debut Sunday |
| January 9th 2009 |
SUMMERSIDE -- First-place overall in the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League could be on the line here at Credit Union Place on Sunday.
The Roger Meek Division-leading Summerside Western Capitals will host the first-place team in the Maurice Bent Division, Truro Bearcats, at 2 p.m. The Caps enter tonight's road game against Restigouche three points back of the league-leading Bearcats, who visit the Dieppe Commandos on Saturday night.
"Truro has a great team, too," said Capitals forward Chad Locke, who will make his home debut against the Bearcats after being acquired in a New Year's Day trade with Halifax. |
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| Capitals Land Locke! |
| January 1st 2009 |
When Jonathan McArthur was dealt from the Lions to Bearcats early in the week, all eyes were focused on his high scoring teammate Chad Locke and where he might spend the remainder of the 2008/2009 season. The answer came on New Year's Day as the 20 year-old was sent off to join the already potent Summerside Western Capitals.
"Chad Locke is a player we have been pursuing for some time now," said Capitals General Manager Gabe Keough. "We've been in ongoing negotiations with Halifax to bring Chad here and we're very happy to have him join us to start the new year." |
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| Caps romp past Lions |
| December 29th 2008 |
The Summerside Western Capitals completed a successful homestand in convincing fashion Sunday night.
The Roger Meek Division-leading Capitals scored 10 unanswered goals to rout the Halifax Lions 10-1 and finish a stretch of five straight home games 4-1 (won-lost). The Caps, who hold two games-in-hand, also closed to within two points of the Truro Bearcats (24-7-1-3) atop the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League's overall standings.
"Everybody's been coming to play and it's not just been today but the last few games," said forward Nathan DesRoches, who scored a hat trick and added an assist for the Capitals (25-8-0-0). |
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| Caps close out homestand Sunday |
| December 27th 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE - The Summerside Western Capitals will close out a five-game homestand with a rare Sunday night game.
The Capitals will host the Halifax Lions at Credit Union Place in a 7:30 start. The Caps have won three of the first four games and hold a one-point lead over the Miramichi Timberwolves atop the Roger Meek Division of the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League.
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| Caps Host Two Big Divisional Games this Weekend |
| December 19th 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE -- The Summerside Western Capitals are entering yet another crucial weekend of divisional play here at Credit Union Place.
The Capitals are tied with the Miramichi Timberwolves for first place in the Roger Meek Division with 44 points. The Capitals hold three games-in-hand on Miramichi and this weekend serves a perfect opportunity for the team to gain some ground.
The Caps (22-8-0-0) host the Restigouche Tigers (5-23-2-1) at 8 and the Woodstock Slammers (17-9-1-5) visit Sunday at 2 p.m. |
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| Snowie Keys Offense in Caps' Win |
| December 19th 2008 |
Summerside, PE- It was a night where few things could go wrong for Nathan Snowie and the Summerside Western Capitals.
Facing a tough weekend test of two divisional home games, the team responded to the challenge. One area of concern going into Fridays game was not to take any team lightly in the tightly-packed eleven team league. “It’s a big win to the extent that a couple of times this season we took the opposition lightly and came out on the short end”. said Western Capitals General Manager Gabe Keough.
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| McIver Earns Assist |
| December 18th 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE -- Summerside Western Capitals centre Harrison McIver earned a point in the Canadian Junior Hockey League Prospects Game on Wednesday night.
McIver picked up an assist on linemate Erik Belanger's goal at 9:06 of the third period that closed out the scoring in Team East's 6-3 victory over Team West. Stephen Horyl of the Truro Bearcats also played on the line with McIver and Belanger, who plays with Sudbury of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League.
"Harrison's the type of kid who knows the game, is a smart hockey player and has the ability to play up a level," said Team East co-coach Kenny MacDougall, who coaches McIver with the Capitals. "He's a smart hockey player, he has the ability to play up a level and he certainly belongs, there's no question about it." |
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| Caps Winning Streak Come to an End |
| December 14th 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE -- The Summerside Western Capitals' six-game winning streak in the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League came to an end Sunday afternoon.
Goaltender Mike Muir, who blanked Dieppe 5-0 Saturday night, stopped 30 shots, including 15 in the third period, to lead the Bridgewater Lumberjacks to a 2-0 victory over the Capitals (22-8-0-0).
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| Caps Staff Earn Assignment |
| December 13th 2008 |
When Lawrence MacKinnon and Carter Walsh joined the Summerside Western Capitals' support staff, they never envisioned working with the best NHL draft-eligible junior 'A' prospects in Canada.
But the two good friends have earned that assignment for the Canadian Junior Hockey League Prospects Game at Credit Union Place on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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| Well Rested Caps Greet Lumberjacks |
| December 12th 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE -- A well-rested Summerside Western Capitals' team will greet the Bridgewater Lumberjacks here at Credit Union Place on Sunday.
The Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League game will begin at 2 p.m.
"They're (Lumberjacks) not going to be an easy team to play," said Capitals assistant coach Scott Bridges. "They're a gritty team, but when we play and play well, we're as good as any in the league right now." |
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| Caps Overcome Slow Start |
| December 8th 2008 |
The Summerside Western Capitals overcame a sluggish start to set a season-high six-game winning streak Sunday afternoon.
The Capitals overcame a 2-0 deficit to edge the Yarmouth Mariners 3-2 in a shootout to improve their Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League record to 22-7-0-0 (won-lost-overtime losses-shootout losses). |
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| Capitals Begin 5-Game Homestand |
| December 5th 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE — It’ll be home sweet home for the Summerside Western Capitals over the next three weeks.
The Caps begin a five-game homestand against the Yarmouth Mariners at Credit Union Place on Sunday. Game time is 2 p.m.
“We’re looking forward to it,” said Capitals’ head coach and director of hockey operations Kenny MacDougall. “We’re basically going a game a week for the next three weeks. |
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| Eight Crushers, four Capitals suspended |
| December 3rd 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE -- The Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League (MJAHL) has handed out suspensions and a fine for Sunday's fight-filled game between the Summerside Western Capitals and Pictou County Weeks Crushers at Credit Union Place.
"These are unfortunate incidents and it's the third time that Summerside has been involved (in one this season)," said MJAHL president Derryl Smith on Tuesday night. "Obviously, if you look at the penalties, it definitely wasn't instigated by them (Capitals)." |
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| Capitals Back in First Place after Pounding Crushers |
| December 1st 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE — The Summerside Western Capitals are back in first place in the Roger Meek Division after a convincing 9-1 victory over the Pictou County Weeks Crushers on Sunday afternoon.
Bradley Smith’s six-point effort led the Capitals, who connected for eight power-play goals in the fight-filled Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League game that featured 498 penalty minutes. |
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| Sunday is PCH day at CUP |
| November 28th 2008 |
| Summerside, PE- Fans are encouraged to come out to Credit Union Place this Sunday as the Summerside Western Capitals will host the Pictou County Weeks Crushers. Sunday will mark the much-anticipated 1st Annual Prince County Hospital Foundation day. Donations will be accepted at the game by personell from the PCH Foundation, as well a portion of gate proceeds will also be donated to the foundation, and more! Fans are encouraged to come out and support this great cause. See you at the rink! |
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| McIver Selected to Prospects Game |
| November 27th 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE -- The Summerside Western Capitals will be represented on the ice and behind the bench at the Canadian Junior Hockey League Prospects Game.
Centre Harrison McIver is the lone Capitals' player selected to Team East, which will be coached by Caps head bench boss Kenny MacDougall of Stratford, Moncton head coach Troy Dumville and Amherst head coach Cory Crocker. |
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| Capitals Overcome Two Goal Defecit to Defeat Bearcats |
| November 24th 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE -- Mike MacIsaac could not have picked a better time to score his first shootout goal this season.
The O'Leary native netted the lone marker of the shootout to give the Summerside Western Capitals a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over the Truro Bearcats (17-5-1-3) on Sunday afternoon.
MacIsaac, who opted to deke on his first two shootout attempts, made no mistake firing the puck over the left shoulder of Truro Bearcats goaltender Richard Gagnon. |
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| Preparations Underway for Prospects Game |
| November 21st 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE -- Scouts from Canadian and American universities, the NHL and the Canadian Hockey League will catch a glimpse of the Canadian Junior Hockey League's (CJHL) top young players at the annual Top Prospects Showcase here Dec. 16 and 17.
The showcase will see the best junior 'A' hockey players in Canada, as selected by the CJHL and NHL Central Scouting, face off at Credit Union Place. |
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| A Perfect Debut For Pelzner |
| November 17th 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE -- Max Pelzner had a perfect debut and the Summerside Western Capitals, minus six regulars, blanked the Bridgewater Lumberjacks 4-0 Sunday afternoon.
Pelzner, who was acquired from Pictou County on Thursday, stopped 20 shots, including two third-period breakaways.
"Max seems to be very well positioned and he played a great game," said Capitals assistant coach John Murphy. "Our entire defensive effort was strong today.
"We did a good job of minimizing rebounds and clearing pucks when we had the chance." |
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| Sherren's Late Goal Gives Caps Win |
| November 12th 2008 |
DIEPPE, N.B. -- Neil Sherren's goal with 6:57 left in the third period lifted the Summerside Western Capitals to a 3-2 win over the Dieppe Commandos in a Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League game here Tuesday afternoon.
The win allowed the Capitals (16-6) to move into a tie for first place in the Roger Meek Division, level with the idle Miramichi Timberwolves with 32 points. |
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| "A Team With Heart" |
| November 8th 2008 |
Christopher Perry was excited about going to Tuesday’s Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League game in Halifax; but he didn’t know it would be with his favourite team.
He emerged from Point Pleasant Lodge to find the Summerside Western Capitals’ team bus awaited him.
“I was really surprised and pleased,” said Christopher. “I thought we were going in just a regular car or truck.” |
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| Snowie Will Debut Tonight |
| November 4th 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE -- The Summerside Western Capitals are expected to have a new face in their lineup tonight.
Forward Nathan Snowie of Harrington will make his debut with the Capitals (14-5) against the Halifax Lions, when the two Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League (MJAHL) teams meet at the Halifax Forum. Snowie will make his home debut at Credit Union Place against the Miramichi Timberwolves on Sunday afternoon. |
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| Capitals Beat Slammers in Shootout |
| November 2nd 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE -- Nathan DesRoches scored the winning goal in a shootout to give the Summerside Western Capitals a 5-4 victory over the Woodstock Slammers on Sunday afternoon.
The Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League game attracted 983 fans to Credit Union Place.
Bradley Smith also scored for the Capitals in the shootout against Jordan Bent and Brogan Bailey was the only Slammer score on the three attempts for Woodstock, which was playing its third game in three days.
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| Caps, Slammers renew acquaintances Sunday |
| November 1st 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE -- The Summerside Western Capitals and Woodstock Slammers renew acquaintances at Credit Union Place on Sunday for the first time since engaging in a game-ending brawl Sept. 26.
The Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League game will begin at 2 p.m.
"The biggest thing we're going to focus on is two points," said Capitals head coach Kenny MacDougall. "It's a huge game within our division and we can't let anything slip away."
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| Caps Getting It Done Defensively |
| October 27th 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE -- It's no secret the Summerside Western Capitals can score goals and match up against any team physically, but the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League club is also thriving defensively.
The Capitals allowed just two even-strength goals in a pair of weekend wins over two of the top teams in the Maurice Bent Division.
The Roger Meek Division-leading Caps beat Truro 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday night, and downed the Amherst Ramblers 5-1 on Sunday afternoon. In fact, Truro's lone even-strength goal came just four seconds after a Caps' penalty expired. |
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| "Kinkora Connection" |
| October 25th 2008 |
One of the intriguing storylines with this year's Summerside Western Capitals is the all-Kinkora line.
Trevor Carmichael, Harrison McIver and Greg Paynter all hail from neighbouring Kinkora area communities, and are proud Blazers - graduates of Kinkora Regional High School (KRHS). |
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| MacIsaac Named Player of the Week |
| October 21st 2008 |
| The Reebok CCM Player of the Week is Mike MacIsaac of the Summerside Western Capitals. The O’Leary PEI native had 4 goals and 1 assist in the Caps 3 games last week. Thursday, in New Glasgow, he setup the winning goal as the Caps edged the Crushers 2-1. The following night at home he scored all 3 goals for the Caps as they went down to a 6-3 defeat at the hands of the Dieppe Commandos. |
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| Caps Bounce Back vs. Tigers |
| October 19th 2008 |
The Summerside Western Capitals bounced back Sunday afternoon.
After displaying poor discipline in a penalty-filled first two periods of a 6-3 home-ice loss to Dieppe on Friday, the Capitals scored seven goals in the final two periods to trim the Restigouche Tigers 8-3. |
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| Discipline costs Capitals |
| October 18th 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE -- The Summerside Western Capitals' season-high five-game winning streak came to an end Friday night.
The Dieppe Commandos entered Credit Union Place and defeated the Capitals 6-3 before 716 fans.
"Disciplined played a big part," assessed Capitals head coach and director of hockey operations Kenny MacDougall. "When you come out in the first period and outshoot a great team like Dieppe 21-6, we had an opportunity to put them away and we didn't.
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| Rival Commandos back in Summerside to face Capitals on Friday night |
| October 16th 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE -- The Summerside Western Capitals will welcome the Dieppe Commandos back to Credit Union Place on Friday.
"It's one of those quirks in the schedule where we have three home games against Dieppe in the last month," said Capitals head coach and director of hockey operations Kenny MacDougall. |
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| Caps Beat Crushers, Win 5th Straight |
| October 16th 2008 |
NEW GLASGOW, N.S. -- A late power-play goal lifted the Summerside Western Capitals to a 2-1 victory over the Pictou County Weeks Crushers on Thursday night.
Brett Gallant scored on a five-on-three man advantage at 12:04 of the third period to snap a 1-1 tie and send the Capitals to a season-high fifth win in a row. Brad Smith and Mike MacIsaac assisted on the game-winning tally. |
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| Corcoran Named Player of the Week |
| October 15th 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE -- Summerside Western Capitals defenceman Spencer Corcoran has been named the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League player of the week.
The 20-year-old Summerside native, who's six-foot-one and 195 pounds, had an excellent showing at the MJAHL Showcase in Summerside. He was selected to the first all-star team for the weekend.
Corcoran played a big role in the Caps' two wins during the Showcase, chipping in two goals and assisting on two more.
Corcoran, who previously played with the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey, hopes to head to university after completing his junior 'A' career. His future plans include owning and operating a successful business. |
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| Caps move into first overall |
| October 12th 2008 |
| SUMMERSIDE -- The Summerside Western Capitals put forth a solid performance in a 5-0 victory over the Yarmouth Mariners on Sunday afternoon, and took over sole possession of first place overall in the Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League in the process. |
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| MacIsaac signing gives Caps more major-junior experience |
| October 11th 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE -- The Summerside Western Capitals have added another Prince County product with major-junior experience.
Mike MacIsaac, a 20-year-old forward from O'Leary, signed with the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League team on Thursday afternoon, practised that night and made his season debut with the Caps against Halifax on Friday night. |
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| Capitals Announce Signing of MacIsaac |
| October 10th 2008 |
| SUMMERSIDE- The Summerside Western Capitals have announced the signing of 20 year old forward Mike MacIsaac. MacIsaac will join the team immediately, and it is expected he will see action this weekend in the Maritime Junior “A” Hockey League’s 3rd Annual Showcase. |
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| Paynter Excited to Return |
| October 9th 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE -- Greg Paynter can't wait for Friday night.
That's when the 20-year-old right-winger from Seven Mile Bay will return to the Summerside Western Capitals' lineup against the Halifax Lions at Credit Union Place. The Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League game will start at 7:30. |
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| MJAHL Showcase at Credit Union Place this weekend |
| October 7th 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE -- Credit Union Place will host the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League (MJAHL) Showcase from Oct. 10 to 12.
The showcase will feature all 11 MJAHL teams playing two regular-season games over the course of three days. One game will count as a home game and the other as a road one. Games will consist of two 25-minute stop-time periods. |
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| Caps still on top of division after another win on the road |
| October 4th 2008 |
Bridgewater, N.S. — The Summerside Western Capitals notched another win last night when they swept past the Bridgewater Nauss TIM-BR Mart Lumberjacks 7-4.
The Maritime Junior ‘A’ Hockey League match was played at the Bridgewater Arena. |
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| Caps Face Rival Commandos Sunday |
| October 2nd 2008 |
| SUMMERSIDE- One week removed from an inspiring 4-2 victroy, the Summerside Western Capitals will look to continue their success against their closest rival in the MJAHL, the Dieppe Commandos. |
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| Capitals Shut-Out Lions |
| September 29th 2008 |
| SUMMERSIDE- The newly-formed halifax Lions made their first trip to Credit Union Place in Summerside Sunday afternoon, and it was not a pleasant one for the team. The team was shut out 7-0 by the surging Summerside Western Capitals. |
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| Caps Comeback to Defeat Tigres |
| September 25th 2008 |
CAMPBELLTON, N.B. -- The Summerside Western Capitals overcame another slow start Wednesday night.
The Capitals fell behind the Restigouche Tigers 3-1 after one period before scoring three unanswered second-period goals. The Caps then preserved the lead through a scoreless third period to register a 4-3 victory. |
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| Capitals Double Up Rival Commandos |
| September 22nd 2008 |
| The Summerside Western Capitals picked up a big win Sunday afternoon at Credit Union Place, doubling up the rival Dieppe Commandos 4-2. |
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| Caps Fall Short in Opener; Look to Sunday |
| September 21st 2008 |
| SUMMERSIDE- The Summerside Western Capitals fell short in their home opener Friday, falling 5-2 to the Miramichi Timberwolves. However, that will not stop the team from looking forward to Sunday's much-anticipated matchup with the rival Dieppe Commandos. |
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| Capitals Begin Season on Good Note |
| September 13th 2008 |
Gallant sparks come from behind win
WOODSTOCK, NB- The Summerside Western Capitals began their 2008/09 regular season on a good note Friday night, as three points from newly-signed Brett Gallant sparked the team to a 5-4 come from behind victory against the Woodstock Slammers. |
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| Gallant Returns Home |
| September 10th 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE- Brett Gallant will finish his junior hockey career in the 2008/09 season in the same place it began, in his hometown with the Summerside Western Capitals.
Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Kenny MacDougall announced the signing Wednesday morning after Gallant returned from the Lewiston MAINEiacs training camp. |
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| Capitals Training Camp Underway |
| September 2nd 2008 |
| The Summerside Western Capitals' training camp is nicely underway at Credit Union Place. |
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| Caps expect 40 players at main training camp beginning Saturday |
| August 29th 2008 |
| SUMMERSIDE -- Approximately 40 players are expected at the Summerside Western Capitals' main training camp starting Saturday. |
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| Sign Up! |
| August 28th 2008 |
| Sign up now for the Summerside Western Capitals fan newsletter! |
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| DesRoches returning home to play for Western Capitals |
| August 27th 2008 |
SUMMERSIDE -- Nathan DesRoches is returning home.
The 18-year-old Summerside native confirmed Tuesday afternoon that he's rejoining the Summerside Western Capitals of the Maritime Junior 'A' Hockey League.
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| Welcome! |
| August 25th 2008 |
| Welcome to the new web home of the Summerside Western Capitals! www.gocapsgo.ca is the number one destination for Western Capitals Fans. Please stay tuned in the coming weeks as exciting news regarding the 2008/09 season is released! |
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| Western Capitals to Open Training Camp Monday |
| August 22nd 2008 |
After a strong summer of drafting and recruiting, the Summerside Western Capitals are primed and ready to open the 2008/09 season as training camp begins this coming Monday, August 25th at Credit Union Place in Summerside.
For the first time in club history, the team will be holding two separate training camps, which will merge together as camp progresses. "This year will be a highly competitive camp. We are having a three day rookie camp to identify players with an interest and ability to play at a higher level", explains Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Kenny MacDougall. "After three days we will pair down the group considerably and invite those that make the cut to join our veteran group for the official beginning of camp." |
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| Western Capitals Introduce Special Season Ticket Offer |
| August 21st 2008 |
Don't miss out! The Summerside Western Capitals are offering a special package to prospective season ticket holders. Starting Monday, August 25, the first 200 fans who buy Western Capitals season tickets will receive 12 free bonus tickets for opening weekend at the Credit Union Place! Don't miss out, get your season tickets now!
"Catch the Western Capitals fever!"
For information contact the Credit Union Place Box Office at 432-1234 |
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| Western Capitals Release Training Camp Schedule |
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| The following is the official training camp schedule for the Western Capitals. Please note this is subject to change. |
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| Capital gains |
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| While some players acquired by the Summerside Western Capitals in trades have refused to report in the past, that is not the case with two former Charlottetown Abbies. Nathan Snowie and Will Johnston are thrilled with the possibility of playing in Summerside. |
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| Tonights game |
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