QMJHL Moncton Wildcats

Rivalry Cup Food Drive a Hit

Published on January 17, 2012 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Moncton Wildcats News Release


Moncton, NB - The results are in and New Brunswick food banks were the winners in the Brunswick News Rivalry Cup food bank challenge.

To make the annual New Year's series between the teams a little more interesting, the Saint John Sea Dogs and Moncton Wildcats co-hosted a friendly competition for a good cause. Each city was challenged to bring non-perishable food donations to the rink, and the teams combined to raise roughly 4,000 pounds of food for the West End Food Bank and the Saint John Community Food Basket.

Generous Moncton fans piled food high at the Coliseum and the Wildcats were able to secure an industrial scale to actually weigh each food item, for a grand total of 1,911 pounds. Saint John raised a similar amount of food, with a total determined based on a national formula for calculating food bank donations. Because of the differences in methods used to compare the totals, the teams have agreed to split the three bonus Rivalry Cup points and declare the food banks the real winners.

"We felt it using the Rivalry Cup competition as a way to generate food donations was another great way to give back to our local community." Said Jeff Rose, General Manager of the Moncton Wildcats. "The Wildcats were extremely happy with the response from our fans. This was a big win for both communities and the people who rely on these food banks."

Moncton remains in the lead in the overall Rivalry Cup standings, holding an 11.5-10.5 edge in the competition, which is based on on-ice results, attendance, and various off-ice elements. Still underway is the social media challenge, with five points on the line for the team with the most engaged fans on Twitter and Facebook.

The Rivalry Cup resumes on Jan. 26 when the Wildcats visit Harbour Station for a 7 p.m. start. Wildcats next home game is January 27th at 7 p.m. vs the Armada.

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