Cats vs Cataractes on Acadian Day at the Den
Published on February 14, 2026 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Moncton Wildcats News Release
It's a Sunday Funday at the Den with an Acadian twist - music provided by Pierre & JF (a fun loving Moncton based acoustic duo with a bilingual repertoire to please just about everyone, from classic rock to traditional reels) & Kelsey Albert (une artiste acadienne de Cocagne, N-B, qui fusionne pop-country moderne et énergie feel-good, avec une touche acadienne). Par-T-Perfect will be there with bouncy castles & Acadian-themed face-painting.
Save $5 per ticket for our Sunday & Monday games by using 'FAMILY' as the passcode to unlock the deal on the Ticketmaster website or app.
The Cats return to the friendly confines of the Avenir Centre after adding 3 road wins to their 10-game streak. They have outscored opponents 57-18 over that span. More recently, February is only half over and the Cats have put up 29 goals while surrendering only 7 in 4 matches.
Captain Caleb has led the way lately - Desnoyers has 21 points (5G, 16A) in his last 9 games. Gabe Smith has been on similar pace over his last 5 with 10 points (6G, 4A). Smith is also the league leader in powerplay goals with 15. Utah Mammoth management must be patting their scouts on the back as the 2 prospects run rampant.
Sharks draftee Teddy Mutryn has been the hottest Cat this month. He has 10 points (4G, 6A) in 4 February games.
Future Red Wing Rudy Guimond is 12-1 since Christmas and leads the entire CHL in wins (31). Guimond is 2nd in the QMJHL in GAA (2.34) and save percentage (.922).
On Friday, Adam Fortier-Gendron became just the 5th Wildcats defender to record a hattrick. Adam leads the QMJHL in plus/minus with a +50, followed closely by teammate Tommy Bleyl at +49.
It seems almost every game that one Cats offensive record is tied or broken. Don't miss our next games on Sunday & Monday - you might miss history being made.
Shawinigan come to WildTown at the end of a '4 games in 5 days' Maritime road trip. They are 0-2 so far with a game in Saint John on Saturday night. The Cataractes (30-16-1-4) sit 5th overall and have won 6 of their last 10.
Veteran & 19 year-old Felix Lacerte is their leading scorer with 73 points (34G, 39A), good enough for 3rd place in the QMJHL. 2024 QMJHL 1st Rd pick (3rd overall) Chad Lygitsakos has 50 points this season, more than doubling last years totals.
On the back end, Shawinigan depend on recent QMJHL Goalie of the Week Mathys Fernandez. The 20 year-old has good stats - 19-11 in 35 starts, 2.83 GAA and .909 SV%.
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 2pm - prices are in effect for 30 minutes after doors open for the game.
Our 50/50 raffle has a $12,500 jackpot guarantee.
Family fun starts before the game, when the doors open at 2pm, with bouncy castles, balloon animals, glitter tattoos, and face painting activities from Par-T-Perfect.
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 SUNDAY:
The 50/50 raffle has an $12,500 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 - 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 BarDown Streetwear hoodie. Save 20%!
The jersey raffle is for a red autographed #2 VILEN
Max Vilén 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 February 14, 2026
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- Cats vs Cataractes on Acadian Day at the Den - Moncton Wildcats
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