Islanders Grind out Statement Win over Drummondville
QMJHL Charlottetown Islanders

Islanders Grind out Statement Win over Drummondville

Published on November 16, 2025 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Charlottetown Islanders News Release


The Charlottetown Islanders bounced back in a big way on Friday night, grinding out a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the Drummondville Voltigeurs in one of the most physical games of the season at the Eastlink Centre.

With Donald Hickey back between the pipes-entering the night tied for the league lead in wins (11) and sitting fourth in GAA-the Isles got the steady presence they needed.

The lineup saw a few changes as well: Tyler Peddle was out due to suspension, his brother Brady stayed sidelined with injury, and veteran defender Max Jardine returned to the blue line. Anthony Flanagan was a late scratch with a minor injury.

The Islanders opened the night with a pair of early powerplays after Drummondville took back-to-back penalties, including a brief 5-on-3. Despite good puck movement, the Isles couldn't capitalize, and the Voltigeurs gained momentum with a strong kill.

Moments later, Jabez Seymour ignited the building with a spirited tilt that sent the Eastlink Centre to its feet and kickstarted the game for the Islanders, firing up the bench. The physicality ramped up, and both teams settled into a heavy, fast paced style of hockey,

Drummondville struck first with 5:56 left in the opening frame, but the Islanders answered quickly. Nathan Leek made a beautiful pass to Ross Campbell, who buried the equalizer.

Charlottetown carried the play late, outshooting the Voltigeurs 9-5 and sending the game into the intermission tied 1-1.

The Voltigeurs grabbed the lead early in the second on a seeing-eye shot that slipped through traffic, but the Isles wasted no time responding.

Owen Conrad fired a point shot that was tipped home by Antoine Provencher to tie things up 2-2. Just a few minutes later, Conrad ripped another from the point - this time going bar-down with a blast to give the Islanders their first lead of the night.

Charlottetown continued to push, and with five minutes remaining, Ross Campbell and Nathan Leek connected on a 2-on-1 that Leek finished for his 13th of the season, extending the lead to 4-2.

A late penalty kill-with big hits from Leek and strong stops from Hickey-helped the Isles maintain control heading into the third, up 4-2 and leading 19-17 in shots.

The tension climbed late as Drummondville made it 4-3 on a rebound goal by Trent Gates with four minutes left.

Then, with under a minute remaining, a controversial roughing call on Dylan MacKinnon handed the Voltigeurs a golden opportunity. Despite the questionable whistle, the Islanders dug in and delivered a massive late penalty kill to seal the game.

Shots finished 34-25 in favour of Charlottetown as the Isles secured a gritty, emotional victory-one that showed resilience, pride and timely scoring.

Three Stars

1st Star: Owen Conrad

2nd Star: Nathan Leek

3rd Star: Antoine Provencher

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