The St-Isidore Eagles earned a hard-fought 3–1 victory over the Cumberland Castors on Sunday night, October 5, in front of an energetic home crowd at the St-Isidore Arena.
After falling behind early in the first period, the Eagles battled back with three unanswered goals to secure the win and add another two points to their regular season tally.
During the first period, the Castors struck first to give the visitors a 1–0 lead. Despite several chances on the power play, the Eagles couldn’t capitalize before the intermission.
Momentum shifted midway through the second period when Vincent Bastien evened the score with a short-handed goal at 15:49, assisted by Maxime Patenaude. The tally injected life into the St-Isidore bench, setting the tone for the remainder of the game.
In the third period, Anthony Marcos broke the deadlock with an even-strength marker at 14:54, putting the Eagles ahead 2–1. Bastien sealed the victory with his second goal of the night at 1:24, this time an empty-netter assisted by Nicolas Élie, to make it 3–1.
The matchup was physical from start to finish, with a total of 13 penalties on both sides, seven of which given to the Eagles.
Goaltending by Justin Casault and defensive composure played a key role in the Eagles’ comeback, as they shut down the Castors after the first period and maintained strong zone control in the final frame.
With the win, the St-Isidore Eagles continue to build momentum early in the regular season, showcasing both resilience and offensive depth. The team will face off against the Westport Rideaus on Saturday, October 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the St-Isidore Arena.
