Cape Breton Eagles player Jacob Newcombe is finished with treatment for his cancer, as he is now considered in remission.
The 19-year-old young man rang the famous bell on Thursday meaning that chemotherapy was behind him. The Nova Scotian was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma last August.
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“What a nice sound. Jacob Newcombe today rang the bell signifying his last day of cancer treatment!! We can’t wait to see you again “Newc”,” the Eagles wrote on social media.
What a sweet, sweet sound. ????
Jacob Newcombe rang the bell today to mark his final day of cancer treatment!! Can’t wait to have you back Newc! pic.twitter.com/Z0xkfmw4oB
— Cape Breton Eagles (@CBEHockey) December 7, 2023
Newcombe was preparing to begin a third season in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, a first in Cape Breton. He joined the ranks of this team in December 2022, from the Chicoutimi Saguenéens. He finished the season with 46 points in 69 games.
