Schultz Dominates in Mooseheads OT Win vs Moncton
Published on February 19, 2024 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Halifax Mooseheads News Release
Defenceman Brady Schultz was in beast mode on Monday afternoon in Moncton, New Brunswick for the Mooseheads. The 19-year-old blueliner scored two goals and two assists which included a highlight reel overtime winner for the Herd in a 5-4 victory over the Wildcats.
With time winding down in overtime in a thrilling game, the fleet-footed Schultz gathered the puck in his own end and gathered speed as he circled around the Halifax net before taking it coast-to-coast for a beautiful tally as the Mooseheads split the weekend set against the Cats.
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The Mooseheads were hungry for a win after a disastrous effort on Sunday in an 8-2 loss at Scotiabank Centre. Halifax came out flying to start the Heritage Day Monday game at the Avenir Centre and built up a 3-0 lead in the first period on a pair of goals from Mathieu Cataford and an additional marker from Jan Sprynar. Schultz then opened the second period with a blast to up the lead to 4-0 just 33 seconds into the stanza.
Moncton didn't plan on going down quietly though, and they made the Moose work for the victory by staging a huge comeback. Adam Fortier-Gendron broke the Mathis Rousseau shutout bid on the 21st shot of the game on the goalie during a Cats' second period power play. Then it was Shawn Carrier who deflected the puck on a point shot to slice the Mooseheads lead to 4-2. The home squad continue their push in the third period with Caleb Desnoyers and Thomas Auger lighting the lamp 6:34 apart with the Auger goal coming with 2:52 remaining in regulation.
Halifax lost star Mathieu Cataford early in the third period when he was handed a game misconduct and a five-minute major for checking to the head. The Moose were successful on the five-minute penalty kill.
Both teams played it cautious in the extra period and Schultz came up with the exciting play to win it with only 11 seconds remaining on the clock before a shootout would have been needed.
Owen Phillips returned from a one game absence due to an upper body injury, while Braeden MacPhee missed his sixth consecutive game with his own upper body injury. Jordan Dumais remains out indefinitely following lower abdominal surgery and remains on track for a potential return in about two weeks. Luke McPhee and Dominic MacKenzie were healthy scratches.
The win was sweet redemption and got the Moose back on track in the first contest of a four-game road trip. Halifax saw the record jump to 34-14-7-1 and most importantly, regained their 10 point advantage over the Wildcats for first place in the Maritimes Division and second overall in the Eastern Conference. Halifax will stay the night in the Hub City before venturing to Sherbrooke for a battle with the Phoenix on Thursday night at 8pm AST. Then it's on to Gatineau for a Friday night meeting with the Olympiques before the lengthy trip finishes in Quebec City on Sunday afternoon.
The next home game for the Mooseheads is scheduled for Wednesday, February 28th against the Cape Breton Eagles. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.ca
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Stories from February 19, 2024
- Schultz Dominates in Mooseheads OT Win vs Moncton - Halifax Mooseheads
- Isles Steal Two Points Taking Down Bathurst 3-2 - Charlottetown Islanders
- Eagles Run into Hot Goalie, Fall in Shootout in Saint John - Cape Breton Eagles
- Team of the Week Named for Week 21 - QMJHL
- Justin Carbonneau Named Vidéotron Player of the Week - QMJHL
- Islanders Host Titan in Islander Day Matinee - Charlottetown Islanders
- A Funday Monday Versus the Maritime-Rival Mooseheads - Moncton Wildcats
- Eagles in Saint John for Holiday Matinee - Cape Breton Eagles
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