Armada Hang on to Even QMJHL Semifinal at 2-2
Published on April 29, 2026 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Moncton Wildcats News Release
The Wildcats and the Armada Final Four battle is now down to a Best-of-3 series in the QMJHL semifinal.
Blainville-Boisbriand held off the Wildcats 3-2 Tuesday night to tie series at two games apiece. Armada goaltender William Lacelle was first star with a solid 36-save game.
The Cats opened the scoring on Rian Chudzinski's first period goal. The Armada took a 3-1 lead in the third period but the Wildcats pressed the Armada zone - outshooting Boisbriand 17-1 in the third period. Gabe Smith ripped his 13th of the playoffs at 17:54 to make it 3-2 but Lacelle made several key saves in the final minutes to gain the win.
Moncton outshot BLB 38-21 in front of 3,000 fans at Centre Sports Rousseau.
THREE STARS
1 William Lacelle BLB (36 saves)
2 Torkel Jennersjo BLB (1G)
3 #22 RIAN CHUDZINSKI (1G)
Game five moves back to Avenir Centre Friday night at 7pm with a sixth game back in Boisbriand Sunday afternoon at 4pm Atlantic time.
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Article by Marty Kingston
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