QMJHL Charlottetown Islanders

Preview: January 11 vs. Moncton Wildcats

Published on February 11, 2023 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Charlottetown Islanders News Release


Charlottetown Islanders vs. Moncton Wildcats

Date | Time Sat., Feb. 11, 2023 | 7:00 pm

Video Stream CHL TV

Radio MAX 93.1FM

Live Stats QMJHL Box Score

Live Updates Twitter - @IslandersHKY

Next Game Thurs., Feb. 16 @ MON - 7:00 pm

The Charlottetown Islanders didn't end Friday night on a high note, and will be looking to right the wrongs of the night before with another key Maritime Division matchup against the Moncton Wildcats.

The Islanders (18-26-5-1) held the lead late into an important matchup against the Saint John Sea Dogs; however, a highlight reel goal from Pavel Simek and an ill-timed penalty in overtime led to the Sea Dogs stealing two points from the Islanders in the extra frame. Despite the loss, the Islanders did pick up a crucial point in the standings; they're now in a three-way tie with the Cape Breton Eagles and Val d'Or Foreurs for 14th in the QMJHL standings.

Meanwhile, the Wildcats (24-23-0-2) are back in the win column after a six-game losing streak. Moncton have picked up two wins this week, including a 5-0 victory over the Acadie-Bathurst Titan just last night.

ROSTER UPDATES

Charlottetown

The Islanders will have the same players at their disposal tonight as they did last night. Expect Dixon Grimes to get the start in goal; Alexandre Tessier remains away from the team on a personal leave.

Moncton

The Wildcats reported four injuries ahead of last night's game against Bathurst: Forwards Thomas Auger, Alex Mercier, and Connor Trenholm, along with defenseman Hugo Marcil

PLAYERS TO WATCH:

Charlottetown

Michael Horth is heating up offensively, with goals in three consecutive games. He now has 22 goals on the season, leading the Islanders.

Another Islander who is heating up is Carl-Etienne Michel. The defenseman had an assist against the Sea Dogs and now has points in three of his past four games.

Moncton

Former Islander Oscar Plandowski has been on the best offensive streak of his QMJHL career. Since joining Moncton, the Detroit Red Wings prospect has four goals and eight points.

Known more as a playmaker, Swiss Import Jonas Taibel picked up two goals against the Titan last night. He's now set a career high with 23 points in 42 games this season.

SERIES AT A GLANCE

In five matchups this season, the Wildcats have taken three matchups from the Islanders.

WATCH AND LISTEN

Radio broadcast

All the action from the Eastlink Centre can be heard live on Max 93.1! Join George Matthews and Cory Arsenault for the pre-game show starting at 6:45pm.

Online video stream

All Islanders games are available on CHL TV. CHL TV is available to fans worldwide, providing high-quality streaming of QMJHL games on Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV platforms, via mobile with iOS and Android, and on web using Safari or Google Chrome web browsers. Visit watch.chl.ca for complete details and subscription options.

Single-game tickets for tonight's home game are available at the Eastlink Centre box office, by phone at 902-629-6625, or online. It's Cyber Saturday; use promo code REPCIK online to receive 25% off your order!

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