Cats vs Sags Highlights Hockey Day in Canada on Saturday
Published on January 16, 2026 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Moncton Wildcats News Release
What great scheduling - Hockey Day in Canada, broadcast live from the Oval just outside the Avenir Centre, features the top team in the CHL at the Den!
The Saguenéens have been at #1 for the last 2 weeks and the #6-ranked Wildcats have been hot on their heels, just 4 points back in the QMJHL standings. This marks their first meeting of the season and both come in on winning streaks - Chicoutimi with 3 and the Cats with 6. Both are 9-1 in their last 10.
It looks like the Avenir Centre could be sold-out as these 2 heavyweights clash - very few tickets remain!
The Cats are led by the reigning Defenceman of the Week Tommy Bleyl. Bleyl is Moncton's leading scorer with 47 points (7G, 40A). His 40 assists are tops in the entire league. Niko Tournas leads the team in goals with 26, good enough for 6th in the Q.
Tommy Bleyl also leads the league in plus/minus with a +41, folowed by defensive partner Adam Fortier-Gendron at +35
QMJHL Goalie of the Month Rudy Guimond continues to lead the league in wins (24) & save percentage (.924). Rookie Jacoby Weiner is coming off his 1st QMJHL shutout.
Four Wildcats rookies have been turning NHL scouts' heads this season - Tommy Bleyl (#35), Niko Tournas (#71), Rian Chudzinski (#80) & goalie Jacoby Weiner (#37 among goalies) have shown up in the NHL's mid-season draft rankings for North American players.
It seems that the Chicoutimi Sagueneens cannot be stopped - the league has been chasing them and instead of tiring, they get stronger. We get them in the last game of their 3-in-3 Maritime road trip (they play the Isles Friday night).
The Sags are led by Maxime Massé - the 3rd RD Ducks draft pick has 32 goals and 25 assists so far. Massé potted the OT winner Thursday night in Halifax. Nashville draft pick (2025, RD4, #122) Alex Huang puts up points from the blue line - he has a very Tommy Bleyl-like stat line with 4G, 38A.
The Sags brought in 6 new players over the Holiday trading period, spending 21 assets in the process (both players & draft picks). They welcome:
G Lucas Beckman (BAC) - 3.29 GAA, .905 SV%, 31 wins last season. Sidelined recently, but is on this road trip. Drafted by OTT 2025, RD 4, #97.
F Liam Lefebvre (RIM) - 16G, 14A.
D Jordan Tourigny (SHA) - 6G, 23A
D Tomas Lavoie (CAP) - 6G, 22A. Drafted by UTA 2024, RD 3, #89.
D Alexis Bernier - The Kraken draft pick is currently rehabbing a torn ACL and has yet to play this season.
F Mavrick Lachance (SHE) - 13G, 21A
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 3pm - prices are in effect for 30 minutes after doors open for the game.
Our 50/50 raffle has a $15,000 jackpot guarantee.
THINGS TO KNOW FOR SATURDAY:
The 50/50 raffle has an $15,000 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 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 the red '47 Wildcats logo crewneck. Save 20%!
The jersey raffle is for a white game-worn & autographed #7 BATCHILDER
Jackson Batchilder will be signing autographs post-game, in the Avenir Centre lobby.
The Moose Light Ice Bar will NOT be open, as seating will be in place
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