This was the first game of the season between these teams. Both teams played on Friday, October 9, and had Saturday off before facing off in an afternoon game in this one. Each side looked lethargic in the first 20 minutes, but the pace of play picked up significantly in the second and third periods. Final score was 6-3 for Bathurst.
Halifax draft eligible players
| Zachary L’Heureux | Chateauguay Grenadiers U20 | QJAAAHL | L | F | 6’0″ | 194 | Halifax Mooseheads | 2019 | Mercier, QC | 2020-2021: A |
L’Heureux has been showing just how strong he is in recent games. In the second period of this one, he carried the puck behind the Bathurst net, fighting off a Titan defenseman. Despite being bearhugged to the ice by the defender, L’Heureux maintained possession of the puck and set up a scoring opportunity in the slot from his knees. He used a nice combination of speed, smarts and strength to create opportunities in the offensive zone throughout the game. Rating: B+
| Robert Orr | Lac St-Louis Tigres Espoir | Midget | L | F | 6’0″ | 170 | Halifax Mooseheads | 2020 | Beaconsfield, QC | Not yet rated |
Orr played a solid two-way game. On numerous occasions, he pushed the play offensively by gaining entry into the offensive zone with strong skating, smart passing, and good decision making. He continually made the right decision when the puck was on his stick. Rating: B
| Cole Foston | Cole Harbour Wolfpack | NSMMHL | L | F | 5’9″ | 174 | Halifax Mooseheads | 2019 | Beaver Bank, NS | 2003 | Not yet rated |
Foston wasn’t a significant factor in this game, although he did fare well in the faceoff circle, winning four of seven. Rating: C+
| Brady James | Lac St-Louis Lions | QMAAA | L | G | 6’0″ | 170 | Halifax Mooseheads | Beaconsfield, QC | 2003 | Not yet rated |
James made his first QMJHL start. Early in the game, he had good positioning and patience, getting square to the puck and not overreacting to pressure in front of the net. But he had a tough second period, giving up four goals on 12 shots. Rating: C
| Alex Tessier | Saint-Eustache Vikings | Midget | L | D | 5’10” | 167 | Halifax Mooseheads | 2020 | Mirabel, QC | 2003 | Not yet rated |
Was not a significant factor in this game. Rating: C
| Keegan Hunt | Moncton Flyers | NBPEIMMHL | R | D | 6’1″ | 192 | Halifax Mooseheads | 2019 | Moncton, NB | 2003 | Not yet rated |
Was not a significant factor in this game. Rating: C
| Landon Miron | Cole Harbour Wolfpack | NSMMHL | L | F | 6’2″ | 201 | Halifax Mooseheads | 2019 | Dartmouth, NS | 2002 | Not yet rated |
Was not a significant factor in this game. Rating: C
| Cameron Whynot | Valley Wildcats | NSMMHL | L | D | 6’2″ | 181 | Halifax Mooseheads | 2020 | Kentville, NS | 2003 | 2020-2021: B+ |
Did not play due to injury
Photo Credit: Dan Hickling/Hickling Images
Game Evaluation: Darcy MacRae