Friday: Q Final Rematch on 1996 Night
Published on October 10, 2025 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Moncton Wildcats News Release
We're bringing it back to the beginning with a 1996 feel to tonight's game - plus it's a rematch of the 2025 QMJHL Final versus Rimouski. It's a rematch in name only though, as the teams have reloaded and look significantly different. Both squads featured many 19 & 20 year-olds in key roles last season, but most have moved on to pro or college, while some have been scooped up by 2025-2026 Q contenders.
The 2-2-2-0 Wildcats are looking for their first home win of the season and enter tonight's game on the heels of 2 losses last weekend at the Avenir Centre. First-year Cats Niko Tournas (4G, 5A) and import Kuzma Voronin (2G, 5A) lead the scoring race, while veteran Alex Mercier (4G, 3A) looks to return to form after a blazing hot opening weekend in September.
Red Wings prospect Rudy Guimond will likely get the net and hopes to start a new win streak. Rudy is 2-2 with a 3.12 GAA and .902 SV% since returning from Detroit's NHL training camp.
This edition of the Oceanic (3-3-0-1) are led by up front by a couple of newcomers - former Val-d'Or Foreur Evan Depatie (2G, 6A) & 20 year-old former Sag Emile Duquet (4G, 3A). Rimouski have dropped their last 4 games, including a 5-4 loss to the Mooseheads last night.
William Lacelle returns to the Oceanic net this season. He played regularly last season (37GP, 27W, 8L), and appeared in 2 Cup Finals games versus the Wildcats. Lacelle sports a 3-3 record so far, with a 2.98 GAA and .904 SV%.
Save on tickets with a 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 6pm - prices are in effect for 30 minutes after doors open for the game.
Our 50/50 raffle has a $8,000 jackpot guarantee.
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 FRIDAY:
The 50/50 raffle has an $8,000 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 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 new Wildcats 30th Anniversary jersey. Save 20%!
The jersey raffle is for a game-worn #16 BLEYL
Tommy Bleyl 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 October 10, 2025
- QMJHL Cup Begins Tonight - QMJHL
- Friday: Q Final Rematch on 1996 Night - Moncton Wildcats
- Eagles Return to the Ice against the Huskies - Cape Breton Eagles
- Islanders Return Home to Face Alexis Joseph & the Sea Dogs - Charlottetown Islanders
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