Sumpf Clinches Game 1 for Cats with OT Winner
Published on March 28, 2025 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Moncton Wildcats News Release
The Wildcats opened the Gilles-Courteau Trophy Playoffs Friday night with a dramatic 4-3 overtime victory over the Quebec Remparts before 5,000 fans at the Avenir Centre.
Julius Sumpf rifled home the game winner at 1:38 of the extra frame, on a great setup from Caleb Desnoyers. Sumpf and Dylan Mackinnon scored first period goals to give Moncton a 2-1 lead after the opening period. Gabe Smith's goal at 16:10 of the third period forced the overtime.
The Cats outshot the Remparts 43-25 with Mathis Rousseau earning the win; the loss to Louis-Antoine Denault for Quebec. Remparts goals in to Antoine Dorion, Thomas Auger and Justin Cote.
THREE STARS:
#26 JULIUS SUMPF
#3 DYLAN MACKINNON
Xavier Lebel, QUE
Game two in the Best-of-Seven Series unfolds Saturday night at 7pm at Avenir Centre.
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Article by Marty Kingston
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