QMJHL Moncton Wildcats

Cats Coffee Talk

Published on January 12, 2010 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Moncton Wildcats News Release


Standing "O" greets Teddy:

Saturday night was an emotional alumni moment at the Coliseum. Wildcats players and coaching staff lined the red carpet and 6691 fans gave Ted Nolan, the coach, who took the Wildcats to their first league championship, a standing ovation. Teddy was in the City for a Board Meeting and fund raising luncheon for the Ted Nolan Foundation at the Hotel Beausjour. In the pre-game ceremony, team president Robert Irving, presented a cheque for $7000.00 to Ted for his Foundation's work in promoting youth development in the Aboriginal community. At Friday's luncheon, it was announced that $50,000 had been raised to further the Foundation's work. Jerseys from Wildcats alumni Steve Bernier, Brad Marchand, Andrew MacDonald, Keith Yandle, Corey Crawford, Jason Demers, JF Damphousse, Ted Nolan's Rochester Americans original, along with two from Sidney Crosby, (a Pittsburgh Penguins and Tim Horton's) and one from Mario Lemieux brought in over $12,000.00 in a live auction.

Timbits weekend draws 13,000:

The 20th Anniversary Tim Horton's Timbits hockey tournament drew packed houses, 6691 on Saturday against Bathurst and 6260 on Sunday afternoon against Halifax. The numbers boosted attendance so far this season to 93,280. All weekend long, Timbits players, aged 5 to 8 year olds played on the Coliseum ice, received special medals and treats from Tim Horton's. The highlight was the Parade of Champions when 89 teams marched around the ice waving to family and friends in the stands.

Prior to Saturday's game, the Wildcats presented a cheque of $8244 to Timbits hockey.

Other weekend winners:

The 50/50 pots on the weekend topped the $25,000.00 mark; bring the year to date total to $125,527. On Saturday night, Marcel Caissie took home $6,272.50 while on Sunday afternoon; Tanya LeBlanc put the finishing touches on a winter vacation in the sun with her winnings of $6,423.40. Here's a list of other weekend prize winners:

Set of 4 Bobbleheads: Roger Berubé, Jeff McKay, Harley Gauvin, Laurel Cyr, Brian Poirier, Susan Wood, Carolyn Clarke,

Wildtown T-shirt: Jules Bourfgeois, Lisa Smith, Christie Hogan, Kim Bowser.

Rabid Fan T-shirt: Tom Friars, Phil Maillet and Jon Copeland.

Subway Gift Cards: Jeremy LeBans, Harrison Smith, Angela Cameron and Peter Gaudet.

Leon's Comfort Zone: Jessica Dickie, Tim Hickey, Marlene Arsenault and Gabriel Goguen.

Home stand continues:

The Wildcats, on a five game winning streak, continue their home stand with a pair of games this weekend. They'll take on Baie Comeau on Friday night at 7 sponsored by Cavendish Farms. Saturday's game featuring the Chicoutimi Sagueneens, also starting at 7, will be sponsored by Coast Tire.

One of the best ways to enjoy a Wildcats game is with a Family Pack. You get 4 game tickets for any regular season game, (with a maximum of two adults), along with 4 Cavendish Fries and 4 Cokes. It's just $47.79 plus tax.

Coffee Cup winner: Daniel Bourque had the correct answer to last Thursday's Coffee Cup question and will receive a pair of tickets to this Friday's game against Baie Comeau. Let's see how you make out with today's question: Who holds the record among Wildcats goaltenders for shutouts? Send your answer by midnight tonight to info@moncton-wildcats.com . Your name will be printed in Thursday's Coffee Cup.

Cat of the Day:

A special Wildcats salute to all of the Timbit volunteers, coaches and parents who make the 20th Anniversary tournament such an outstanding success.

Quote of the Day:

Wildcats are giving us their favorite "Quote" for the Coffee Cup. Assistant Coach Darryl Seward gave us today's quote from legendry football coach Vince Lombardi:

"You don't win once in a while, you don't do things right once in a whle, you do them right all the time."

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Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Stories from January 12, 2010


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