QMJHL Saint John Sea Dogs

Dogs Drop Decision on Road

Published on September 9, 2011 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Saint John Sea Dogs News Release


SAINT JOHN, NB --- It was a tough night for the Saint John Sea Dogs, as they traveled to take on the Acadie-Bathurst Titan Friday without 12 veterans who are away at NHL camps.

The Titan scored early and often on the way to an 8-1 win over a Sea Dogs lineup with five affiliate players, six other rookies, and just three players with more than 70 games of Quebec Major Junior Hockey League experience.

Brock Morrison's first career QMJHL goal was the lone highlight for the Dogs. Sebastien Auger made 19 saves in the loss.

Zach O'Brien had three goals and an assist, while linemates Matthew Bissonnette (goal, four assists) and Sebastien Trudeau (goal, three assists) helped contribute to the damage. Marc-Olivier Mimar, Ludovic Kabambi and Alec Jon Banville had the other Bathurst goal. Robert Steeves made 22 saves for the win.

Click HERE to view a complete scoresheet from Friday's game. For interviews and highlights, visit Sea Dogs TV, the team's official YouTube channel .

O'Brien scored at 2:37 and 5:58 of the first to give the Titan a 2-0 lead heading into the first intermission.

Morrison drew the Sea Dogs back within one just 55 seconds into the second, tallying his first ever QMJHL goal on a power play. Spencer MacDonald picked up the lone assist. But Mimar squeezed one between Auger's right leg and the post at 5:48, then Kabambit made it 4-1 just 12 seconds later.

From there it was all Bathurst, with Trudeau and O'Brien striking at 8:09 and 19:20 of the second period, and Bissonnette and Banville rounding out the summary at 10:52 and 11:16 of the third.

Saint John's next game is also on the road, Friday at 7 p.m. against the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles. Tim Roszell will have the call on News 88.9 FM. Fans can also catch all the action online via the official TELUS QMJHL webcast (click HERE to order; charges apply). The Dogs return home Sept. 18 against the Prince Edward Island Rocket, at the new Sunday start time of 3 p.m.

Both season and single-game tickets are on sale. Single-game tickets are available at the Harbour Station box office, by calling 506-657-1234 or online at www.tickets.harbourstation.ca, while season tickets and flex packs can be obtained at the Sea Dogs office. For further information, phone 506-657-DOGS (3647).

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