Cats, Sags Face off Friday Night in WildTown
Published on March 28, 2024 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Moncton Wildcats News Release
Playoff Round 1 kicks off Friday & Saturday at the Avenir Centre! The Eastern Conference battle features the #3 Wildcats taking on the #6 Saguenéens.
The Wildcats didn't know their playoff opponent until the final day of the season - and when the dust settled it was a young Chicoutimi squad finishing 6th and drawing the Cats. Both teams come in 6-4 in their last 10 games.
The Wildcats boast the best powerplay in the entire league at 28.5%, but the Sags are 3rd at 26.4%. Penalty killing is similar as well, with Chicoutimi holding a slight edge - 80% vs 79.3%.
Moncton is led by top scorer Yoan Loshing, 20th in the Q, with 70 points (37G, 33A). Miles Müller sits 2nd on the team and has been the hottest Cat lately - 9 goals in his last 10 games. The Cats have 4 more players with over 50 points - Vincent Collard (28G, 29A), assist leader Preston Lounsbury (19G, 38A), Caleb Desnoyers (20G, 36A) & Julius Sumpf (21G, 34A). Flames prospect Etienne Morin added 49 points from the blue line.
The Sags feature 5 50-point getters, led by 17 year-old Maxim Massé's 75 points (36G, 39A) and Thomas Desruisseaux's 60 points (16G, 44A).
The regular season head-to-head battles saw the teams split their 2 games - Moncton taking the first game at home in December 8-2 while Chicoutimi won the most recent match in February 5-2 on their home ice.
There's also not much that separates the starting goaltenders. Moncton's Jacob Steinman has 25 wins to Delafontaine's 21 but the Sags keeper sports a 2.87 GAA to Steinman's 3.25. Save % is tight at .900 vs .901.
This #3 versus #6 looks close on paper so settling it on the ice should be exciting! Come out &support the Cats!
Buy tickets for Playoffs: Ticketmaster.ca
Our 50/50 raffle has a $7,500 Jackpot guarantee.
Take advantage of our PAL Airlines Family 4-Pack - one of the best family deals you'll find in Moncton - 2 adults & 2 youths for just $56.32 plus fees. Additional youths just $12.35.
The Avenir Centre doors open at 6pm; once inside you can groove to DJ Psycadelix and Lynden Steeves on the Wildcats organ.
THINGS TO KNOW FOR FRIDAY:
The 50/50 raffle has a $7,500 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 by calling Isaac at 506-382-5555. Great seats at our best ticket prices for your group of 10+.
Our PAL Airlines Family 4-Pack is one of the best family deals you'll find in Moncton - 2 adults & 2 youths for just $56.32. plus tax/fees. Additional youths just $14.08. 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 15% off all t-shirts!
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Stories from March 28, 2024
- Cats, Sags Face off Friday Night in WildTown - Moncton Wildcats
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