QMJHL Moncton Wildcats

First Nominees Announced For Awards Gala

Published on February 27, 2009 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Moncton Wildcats News Release


Plans are progressing for the the Moncton Wildcats 13th annual Fans Choice Awards set for Monday, March 16th at the Capitol Theatre at 7 p.m.

Today the Wildcats announced the nominees in the Most Valuable Player category. Selected for the award were #29 goaltender Nicola Riopel, who broke the previous record of 35 wins in a season set by Corey Crawford in 2003-2004. Scott Brannon #27, the team's leading goal scorer has also been nominated, along with #24 Zach Sill, last year's winner and a team leader in defensive play this season. Team captain Matt Eagles #36, is the fourth nominee in the category. Eagles is the current team leader in points.

Fans of the Wildcats will select their choice for the various award winners with ballots appearing in the Times&Transcript starting this week. Voting can also be done by visiting the Wildcats website at www.moncton-wildcats.com. Fans will have until the end of the Rivalry Cup game between the Wildcats and Saint John Sea Dogs on Tuesday, March 10th to cast their ballots.

Tickets for the evening for season ticket holders will be $15, general adult admission is set at $20 and the price for children under 12 will be $10

Tickets can be purchased at Fan Services during Wildcats home games, the Wildcats office, Capitol Theatre, Frank's Music, Théatre l'Escaouette, Botsford Street and the Student Centre at the University of Moncton.




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