With cancer in remission, Newcombe looks forward to leading Cape Breton Eagles

Forward from Sambro, N.S., named team captain, scores twice in first game of regular season

CBC NewsErin Pottie

Jacob Newcombe says he is honoured to be named captain of the Cape Breton Eagles.

The forward from Sambro, N.S., battled non-Hodgkin's lymphoma last summer. He returned midway through the season to help the team make a playoff run.

"We have a goal [this season] and that's to win a championship," the 20-year-old Newcombe said in a recent interview.

"I'm just there to … help the team, sort of lead us in that direction. And … I have a great group of guys here. It means a lot and it's exciting."

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With cancer in remission, Newcombe looks forward to leading Cape Breton Eagles

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