Cats & Armada Clash on a Forces Friday Night
Published on March 6, 2026 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Moncton Wildcats News Release
It's a big Friday night at the Avenir Centre - the QMJHL's 3rd-place Armada are in town as we honour the Canadian Armed Forces!
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) military vehicles will be parked outside the arena. Over 50 cadets will be present at our pre-game ceremony with members of the CAF, their mascots Juno & Sonar, plus the Flag party for a ceremonial puck drop. We'll have a fun intermission relay race, featuring CAF personnel. Fans can also stop by the CAF kiosk on the concourse.
Save $5 per ticket by entering the passcode BREAK here:
LINK: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/31006325BFF639DC?did=break
Forces personnel can also visit the Avenir Centre Box Office and show their unique NDI/VSC Card to receive the discount.
There's lots happening on the ice too - the ONLY 3 NHL 1st Round picks in the QMJHL will square off as Caleb Desnoyers (UTA, 4th overall) battles BLB's Justin Carbonneau (STL, 19th overall) & Bill Zonnon (PIT, 22nd overall).
Each team will feature 6 NHL draft picks. The Cats have:
F Gabe Smith (UTA, Rd 4, #103)
F Teddy Mutryn (SJS, Rd 3, #95)
F Caleb Desnoyers (UTA, Rd 1, #4)
F Grayden Robertson-Palmer (DET, Rd 7, #204)
D Eerik Wallenius (OTT, Rd 5, #136)
G Rudy Guimond (DET, Rd 6, #169
Blainville-Boisbriand counter with 6 of their own NHL draft picks:
F Justin Carbonneau (STL, Rd 1, #19)
F Bill Zonnon (PIT, Rd 1, #22)
F Mateo Nobert (VGK, Rd 3, #85)
Riverview native D Spencer Gill (PHI, Rd 2, #59)
D Jan Golicic (TBL, Rd 4, #118)
G Jakub Milota (NAS, Rd 4, #99)
Not to be forgotten are players on the NHL radar for the upcoming 2026 NHL draft. The Cats have head-turning Tommy Bleyl, sniper Niko Tournas, power forward Rian Chudzinski and big keeper Jacoby Weiner. The Armada have Xavier Villeneuve, a slick-skating defender drawing comparisons to Canadiens' star Lane Hutson.
The scouts in the building - and hockey fans - will be busy watching these 17 stars show their stuff!
In their only other meeting this season, the Cats got up early on the Armada and rolled to a 6-1 win. Bill Zonnon was injured in that game and didn't get a chance to spark an Armada comeback. Wildcat Alex Mercier was First Star with a 3-pt night (1G, 2A). Teddy Mutryn & Matthew Virgilio also put a goal & 2 assists each.
Playoff season is fast approaching and we're getting ready to REPEAT THE ROAR! This year's team has been as good - or even better - than last years Championship squad & it's time to secure your seat for another Cup run. Loyal Season Seat Members & Flex Ticket Members have the first opportunity to secure 2026 Wildcats Playoff Ticket Packages.
Visit our Playoff Kiosk on game day at the top of the lobby stairs (to the left by the elevator) during home games until March 12, from doors open until the end of the first intermission.
Save on tickets with a PAL Airlines/Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport Wildcats Family 4-Pack - 2 adults & 2 youths for $65.60 tax included. Extra youths are $16.40. Available at the Avenir Centre Box Office or ticketmaster.ca.
Arrive early & take advantage of 30 Minute Powerplay pricing at the Avenir Centre - $4 hot dogs, $3 Aquafina bottles of water, and $5 Moosehead Light & Alpine (355mL cans), taxes not included. The Avenir Centre doors open at 6pm - prices are in effect for 30 minutes after doors open for the game.
Our 50/50 raffle has a $8,000 jackpot guarantee.
The Moose Light Ice Level Bar is open to the public (ages 19+) and anyone with a ticket to the game can access it through section 107. Non-alcoholic beverages are available in the Ice Bar.
THINGS TO KNOW FOR FRIDAY:
The 50/50 raffle has an $8,000 Jackpot guarantee. Don't forget to buy your raffle tickets online now or at the game. We accept cash, debit, Visa or Mastercard at the arena.
Access your season seats or flex tickets through your Ticketmaster Wildcats Account Manager.
Group tickets are available for every home game - Call 506-382-5555. Great seats at our best ticket prices for your group of 10+.
Our PAL Airlines/Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport Family 4-Pack is one of the best family deals you'll find in Moncton - 2 adults & 2 youths for just $65.60, tax & fees included. Additional youths just $16.40. Available every home game on Ticketmaster.
Celebrate your child's birthday with Wild Willie & the Wildcats and take advantage of special group rates.
The Rogers Item of the Game is Wildcats foam claw. Save 20%!
The jersey raffle is for a blue 30th anniversary autographed #20 LOUNSBURY
Preston Lounsbury will be signing autographs post-game, in the Avenir Centre lobby.
The Moose Light Ice Bar will be open.
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Stories from March 6, 2026
- Shootout Victory in Final Home Game of the Season - Halifax Mooseheads
- Leek and Ryabkin Combine for Nine Points in Islanders' Eighth Straight Win - Charlottetown Islanders
- Eagles, Mooseheads Both Rally, Halifax Wins in Shootout - Cape Breton Eagles
- Cats & Armada Clash on a Forces Friday Night - Moncton Wildcats
- Desnoyers Named QMJHL Forward of the Month, Bleyl Recognized - Moncton Wildcats
- Islanders Ride Seven-Game Win Streak into Baie-Comeau - Charlottetown Islanders
- Eagles, Mooseheads Tangle in Final Home and Home of Season - Cape Breton Eagles
- Wildcats Open Homestand with 5-1 Win - Moncton Wildcats
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