Cats Sink Drakkar in 5, Move on to Semis
QMJHL Moncton Wildcats

Cats Sink Drakkar in 5, Move on to Semis

Published on April 19, 2025 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Moncton Wildcats News Release


It wasn't easy but the Wildcats eventually completed the task at hand - defeating & eliminating the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in Game 5 in front of 2,500 loud, honking fans at the Centre sportif Alcoa on Friday night.

The Cats built a 2-0 1st period lead on goals by Adam Fortier-Gendron (1st) and Juraj Pekarcik (5th). The 2nd period went to plan as well, with Moncton adding 2 more - Markus Vidicek (2nd) and Julius Sumpf (7th).

The 3rd period was a bit bumpier. The Drakkar stormed back for 4 straight goals in a 9-minute span. But just 19 seconds after coming all the way back, the Drakkar found themselves trailing again - Preston Lounsbury potted his 3rd of the playoffs on a fast break rush. The 5th Cats goal held up as the Drakkar pressed late - they had 16 of their 23 shots in the 3rd period.

Caleb Desnoyers had a 3-assist night, adding to his lead atop the QMJHL Playoff scoring race. Desnoyers has 20 points (6G, 14A) and is 6 ahead of Shawinigan's Matvei Gridin (6G, 8A).

Cats keeper Rudy Guimond held the fort for the win, stopping 19 of 23 shots. The Wildcats threw 36 shots at Baie-Comeau's Lucas Beckman, who kept the game in range for Drakkar comeback.

THREE STARS:

Matyas Melovsky, BAC (3A)

Louis-Charles Plourde, BAC (1G, 2A)

#15 VINCENT COLLARD (2A)

The Cats wrapped up the Round 2 series and now await official word from the QMJHL on opponent & upcoming game dates. Dates & Round 3 ticket info will be shared with fans when all is confirmed.

Join Marty Kingston with the all the action Friday night on CHL TV and the Cats Radio Network - INSPIRE FM MONCTON.

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