Ramblers double up on Western Capitals

AMHERST, N.S. - Two power play goals for the Amherst Ramblers in the second period was the difference maker as the Ramblers downed the Summerside Western Capitals 4-2 Monday afternoon at Amherst Stadium.

Coen Miller and Jonathan Lau scored just 54 seconds apart in the second period to help the Ramblers snap a six-game losing streak and improve to 4-5-1-1 on the season. Miller (2), Lau and Elliot Duval tallied goals for the Ramblers as Ty Peddigrew chipped in with three assists.

Justin Ouellette and Declan MacLauchlan scored for the Western Capitals who now fall to 5-4-0-0 on the season.

The Ramblers opened the scoring just 1:33 into the contest with Duval's first goal of the season. Max Sheppard and Peddigrew drew assists.

Summerside tied the game just 43 seconds into the second period with Ouellette's sixth goal of the season on the power play. Lincoln Waugh and Lane Sim drew assists.

The Ramblers regained the lead at 5:59 with a power play goal from Miller for his fifth of the season. Lau and Peddigrew drew assists.

Lau scored another power play goal at 6:55 for his second of the season to increase the Ramblers' lead to 3-1. Peddigrew and Owen Dyke drew assists.

The Capitals made it a 3-2 game at 15:41 with MacLauchlan's fifth goal of the season. Matthew MacLean drew the lone assist.

The only goal of the third period was an empty netter from Miller at 19:20 for his second of the game.

Brandon Lavoie made 27 saves in the win for Amherst, as Max Picard took the loss for Summerside with 28 saves.

Full game recap here.

The Western Capitals' next game is Saturday Oct. 17, 2026 when they host the West Kent Steamers at 7 p.m. AST.

Picard, Western Capitals shutout Ramblers 1-0

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. - Kaidan Sahajpal’s first period goal was all the Summerside Western Capitals needed in a 1-0 win over the Amherst Ramblers Saturday night at Credit Union Place.

With the win, the Capitals improve to 5-3-0-0 on the season, while the Ramblers fall to 3-5-1-1.

Sahajpal scored at the 12:06 mark of the first period with an unassisted tally and would stand as the game’s lone goal.

It was a battle of goaltenders as Capitals netminder Max Picard made 43 saves for his first career MHL shutout. Brandon Lavoie surrendered one goal on 33 shots in the loss. 

 

Full game recap here.

The two teams will meet again Monday afternoon in Amherst, N.S., at 2 p.m. AST.

Western Capitals pick up 4-3 OT preseason win over Ramblers

Charlottetown, PEI - Cade Moser scored with six seconds left in overtime to give the Summerside Western Capitals a 4-3 win over the Amherst Ramblers Sunday afternoon at Simmons Arena. 

With the win, the Capitals pick up their first win of the preseason.  

Ashton Campbell, Kieran O’Brien, Nate Ostridge and Moser (1-1) scored goals for the winning Capitals. Connor Allaby (1-1), Louis-Thomas Bédard and Jonathan Lau tallied goals for Amherst. 

Summerside opened the scoring just 1:07 into the game but trailed 2-1 and 3-2 during the game. 

Mason MacAusland started the game in goal for Summerside and surrendered three goals. Maxence Picard finished the game and picked up the win. 

Colby O’Shaughnessy played the entire game for Amherst in goal. 

Full game recap can be found here. 

Summerside has two more games left on its preseason schedule with both games against the West Kent Steamers - on the road Friday Sept 5 and then Saturday Sept 6 in Rustico. Both games at 7 p.m. AST. 

The Capitals kick off the 2026-27 regular season on Saturday Sept. 12 on the road against the Truro Bearcats at 7 p.m. AST. The Capitals home opener is Saturday Sept. 26 against the Pictou County Weeks Crushers at 7 p.m. AST. 

Capitals drops preseason opener in OT to rival Rams

 

Amherst, NS - The Summerside Western Capitals dropped its first preseason game with a 5-4 loss in overtime to the Amherst Ramblers Saturday night at the Amherst Stadium. 

Eric Hanley scored 1:41 into the extra frame to give the Ramblers a preseason opening win. 

Dixon Beatty, Jordan Shaw, Jack Baldwin and Max Gamble scored for the Capitals while Grayden Bath, Liam Duffy, Ethan Fraser, Louis-Thomas Bédard and Hanley scores for the hometown Ramblers.

Dylan Wile and Coby Maund shared the net for the Capitals while Will Cole picked up the win for the Amherst. 

Full boxscore of the game can be found here.

Both teams go head-to-head again Sunday afternoon in Charlottetown at Simmons Arena at 4 p.m. AST.