Saturday Is Pride Night Versus the Phoenix
Published on February 17, 2023 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Moncton Wildcats News Release
It's Pride Night at the Den! Come cheer on the Wildcats as we take on the high-powered Sherbrooke Phoenix.
A huge 4-0 win on Thursday sets the stage for a strong performance on Saturday in WildTown. The powerplay was clicking and the goaltending was perfect.
Charles Beaudoin (2G, 1A) & Vincent Labelle (1G, 2A) led the way over the Isles with 3-point nights. Max Barbashev scored again - he leads the team with 25 goals now. Jacob Steinman added to his rookie franchise shutout record with #3 on the season.
2023 NHL draft prospect Étienne Morin continues his breakout season - he leads all QMJHL defenceman in goals with 17, and sits 2nd overall in points with 54.
Anthony Hamel will be sitting out the 2nd of his 2-game suspenson. Thomas Auger is week-to-week with an upper body injury. Alex Mercier is back skating and nearing a return to full fitness & game action.
Year in and year out the Sherbrooke Phoenix seem to be formidable, and this season is no exception. Sherbrooke sit atop the QMJHL's Western Conference and have won 8 of their last 10 games. They struggled a bit in December with their top players at the World Junior Hockey Championships but are back in form since the new year. They feature 7 NHL-drafted players.
Up front, Justin Gill (35G, 37A) leads a deep offensive attack that also includes former Titan Jacob Melanson (38G, 33A) and Canadian World Junior star Joshua Roy (26G, 35A). Marc-André Gaudet (13G, 31A) and Team Canada gold medallist Tyson Hinds (11G, 31A) patrol the blueline.
The Phoenix also have Czech stars & World Junior silver medallists Jacob Brabenec (14G, 27A) and David Spacek (9G, 28A).
Sherbrooke boast a terrific goaltending tandem of rookie Samuel St-Hilaire (2.26 GAA, .908 SV%), who has won his last 6 starts, & 20 year-old Olivier Adam (2.59 GAA, .907 SV%), recently acquired from the Drakkar.
This will be a test for the Wildcats and they usually rise to the occasion when top clubs come to WildTown.
Buy tickets vs SHE: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/moncton-wildcats-vs-les-phoenix-de-moncton-new-brunswick-02-18-2023/event/31005CD7CC343B64
Season seat members can donate their unused season tickets to local families throughout the season. Should you wish to donate unused tickets, please bring them to Susan at Guest Services during any home game.
THINGS TO KNOW FOR SATURDAY:
The 50/50 raffle has a $5,000 Jackpot guarantee. Don't forget to buy your raffle tickets online now or at the game.
Group tickets are available for every home game by calling Shawn at 506-382-5555. Great seats at our best ticket prices for your group of 10+.
Our PAL Airlines Family 4-Pack is one of the best family deals you'll find in Moncton - 2 adults & 2 youths for just $40.40 plus fees. Additional youths just $7.70. Every time you buy one you get a chance to win round-trip airfare for 4 anywhere PAL Airlines flies. 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 at the Roar Store is the new navy Wildcats script hoodie. Save 15%!
The John Howard Society will be in the CSN Collision Centres-Champlain Community Corner.
NOW FOR KIDS! Head to the lobby before the game to make a sign to cheer on the Cats.
Wildcats players not playing in the game will be signing autographs behind SEC 101 during the 1st intermission.
Étienne Morin will be signing autographs post-game in the lobby.
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Stories from February 17, 2023
- QMJHL Responds Favourably to Committee on Culture and Education - QMJHL
- Mooseheads vs Titan Called off Because of Weather - Halifax Mooseheads
- Saturday Is Pride Night Versus the Phoenix - Moncton Wildcats
- Tonight's Titan-Mooseheads Game Postponed - QMJHL
- Sea Dogs Game Day: Sea Dogs vs Phoenix: 6:30 PM - Saint John Sea Dogs
- Islanders Partner with Public Schools Branch for Staff Appreciation Week - Charlottetown Islanders
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