{"id":59624,"date":"2025-10-21T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=59624"},"modified":"2025-10-21T13:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T16:30:00","slug":"sr-hockey-pens-storm-back-win-nsshl-season-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=59624","title":{"rendered":"Sr. Hockey: Pens storm back to win, spoil NSSHL home opener for Bearcats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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TRURO:<\/strong> The East Hants Penguins opened their Nova Scotia Senior Hockey League (NSSHL) season with a statement comeback victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pens erased an early three-goal deficit to the Truro Bearcats to earn a 5\u20133 win before an enthusiastic crowd at Colchester Legion Stadium in Truro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goaltender Bryan Gillis was sharp between the pipes, stopping 25 of 28 shots, and credited his teammates\u2019 depth and determination for sparking the rally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe know that we\u2019re deep, and we have a lot of assets on our team,\u201d said Gillis. \u201cThe guys just kept pushing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe knew if we kept pressing, eventually we\u2019d get the results we wanted.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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East Hants celebrates a goal. (Healey photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Andrew Shewfelt led the offensive charge for East Hants, scoring twice, while Regan Spears, Connor Baker, and Cam Pound added singles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Penguins\u2019 attack was balanced, with contributions spread throughout the lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Playmaker Jimmy Scullion had three assists, while Spears chipped in two helpers to go along with his goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zack Speck-Meek, Will Thompson, and Jordan Wentzell each added single assists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gillis said the comeback reflected the team\u2019s identity and early-season focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI try to do what I can, but the guys played great in front of me,\u201d he said. \u201cThey battled hard, blocked shots, and didn\u2019t give up when it was 3\u20130.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was a full team effort.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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He also praised the energy in the rink for the NSSHL season opener between the Pens and the Bearcats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was incredible,\u201d said Gillis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen you jump into a new product like this, you never really know how it\u2019s going to turn out, but the fan base was amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was great to be part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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A big hit is laid on a Bearcat. (Healey photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The Penguins now prepare to visit Pictou County on Friday, Oct. 24, before returning home for their home opener on Nov. 1 against the Truro Bearcats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Keith Miller Arena in Lantz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GAME SUMMARY<\/strong>
\ud83d\udccd Colchester Legion Stadium<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfd2 NSSHL Season Opener<\/em>
East Hants Penguins<\/strong> \u2014 5
Opponent<\/strong> \u2014 3
Scoring (EH):<\/strong> Andrew Shewfelt (2), Regan Spears, Connor Baker, Cam Pound
Assists:<\/strong> Jimmy Scullion (3), Regan Spears (2), Zack Speck-Meek, Will Thompson, Jordan Wentzell
\ud83e\udde4 Goaltender:<\/em> Bryan Gillis \u2014 25 saves on 28 shots
\u2b50 Notable:<\/em> Penguins rally from 3\u20130 deficit to win home opener
\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Next Game:<\/em> Oct. 24 @ Pictou County
\ud83c\udfe0 Home Opener:<\/em> Nov. 1 vs Truro Bearcats \u2014 7:30 p.m<\/p>\n\n\n

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