Cats Host Phoenix in Midweek Matchup at the Den
Published on November 17, 2025 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Moncton Wildcats News Release
Don't miss Sherbrooke's only visit to the Avenir Centre on Wednesday night - and it's Pride Night. The Cats and the Phoenix share identical 11-6-2-0 records after 19 games, and sit tied for 6th overall with 24 points. The teams met just recently on NOV 7 in Sherbrooke with the Phoenix outlasting a 3rd period comeback attempt by the Cats to hold on for a 4-2 win.
The Wildcats are coming off a 2-1 weekend that featured a 5-0 victory over Drummondville, a 4-3 shootout win in Halifax and a 4-1 loss to Quebec on Sunday at the Avenir Centre. A couple of Cats had noteworthy performances over the weekend - Simon Binkley put up 4 points versus the Voltigeurs on Friday night. Saturday, Preston Lounsbury kept us in the game with 2 shorthanded tallies - one after drawing a penalty shot with his speed. Keeper Rudy Guimond posted 2 more wins while stopping 61 of 64 shots. Friday's shutout was his second of the season.
The Phoenix scoring attack is led by 17 year-old Thomas Rousseau with 7G & 14A for 21 points. Rousseau is 2024 QMJHL 1st Rd pick, 13th overall. Robin Benoit is the leading goal scorer with 11, and 20 points. Mavrik Lachance rounds out the offence with his 18 points (8G, 10A). Defender Lois-Alex Tremblay leads the Sherbrooke blueliners in points with 17 (6G, 11A).
Kyan Labbé fills the crease most nights for Sherbrooke. Labbé has 9 wins in 14 appearances and sports 3.16 GAA and .895 SV% numbers. Labbé backstopped the Phoenix to the NOV 7 4-3 win over the Wildcats in Sherbrooke.
Save on tickets with a 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 $5,000 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 WEDNESDAY:
The 50/50 raffle has an $5,000 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 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 the grey heather Bardown Wildcats-logo crewneck. Save 20%!
The jersey raffle is for a red autographed #35 WEINER
Jacoby Weiner 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 November 17, 2025
- Cats Host Phoenix in Midweek Matchup at the Den - Moncton Wildcats
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