Eagles’ prospect invited to U18 camp: Cape Breton Sports in Brief for July 24, 2026
Goaltender Sam Berthiaume is one of the Cape Breton Eagles top prospects and had a stellar season in the crease for the Truro Bearcats of the Maritime Junior Hockey League during the 2025-26 season. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserArticle contentEagles prospect invited to U18 campTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentA Cape Breton Eagles prospect has been invited to attend Canada’s national under-18 men’s summer team training camp for the upcoming Hlinka Gretzky Cup.Article contentArticle contentSam Berthiaume will be among three goaltenders participating in the camp, which is scheduled for Aug. 3-8 at Rogers Place and the Downtown Community Arena in Edmonton.Article contentArticle contentThe 16-year-old spent last season with the Truro Bearcats of the Maritime Junior Hockey League, posting a 12-4-0-0 record along with a 2.29 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage. He had an 8-4-0-0 record along with a 1.71 goals-against average and a .947 save percentage in the playoffs.Article contentA Stellarton, N.S., product, Berthiaume also represented Canada at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge last fall.Article contentOther goaltenders attending the camp include Drummondville’s Mathys Fortin and Lethbridge’s Leif Oaten.Article contentBerthiaume was a second-round pick, No. 25 overall, by Cape Breton at the 2025 Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Entry Draft.Article contentFour Cape Bretoners finish in top 10 at mid-amateurArticle contentFour Cape Breton golfers finished in the top 10 in the Nova Scotia Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at KenWo in New Minas last weekend.Article contentBrett McKinnon, originally of Glace Bay, and Marc Young, a Nova Scotia Public Players Club member from Cape Breton, finished tied for second place with an overall total of 216. McKinnon had a 72-69-75, while Young had a 75-69-72 over the three-day event.Article contentArticle contentTanner Guyaux of River Ryan and Leon Carter of River Bourgeois finished tied for sixth place with matching 218 totals. Guyaux had a 72-75-71, while Carter had a 71-74-73.Article contentArticle contentCody Harvey of Clare Golf and Country Club won the championship, posting a 212 total (73-66-73).Article contentThe next event on the Golf Nova Scotia provincial schedule is the #GolfBeattieStrong Men’s Senior Championship, slated for Aug. 5-7 at Ashburn Golf Club in Windsor Junction.Article contentCape Breton golfer hits ace at mid-amateurArticle contentA Cape Breton golfer recorded a hole-in-one during the Nova Scotia Men’s Mid-Amateur Golf Championship at KenWo Golf Club in New Minas last weekend.Article contentLincoln Bradley, originally of Sydney Mines and now living in Millville, posted the ace on No. 5. The distance and witnesses were not provided, but the accomplishment was reported by Golf Nova Scotia.Article contentIt’s the second hole-in-one of Bradley’s golf career, according to Golf Nova Scotia. His first ace was reported when he was 12 years old.