Sunday vs the Eagles Is Mascot Day, Bell Lets Talk Day
Published on January 18, 2026 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Moncton Wildcats News Release
The 2nd-place Wildcats (28-8-2-1) & 8th-place Eagles (21-15-1-5) have met 5 times this season with the Cats winning 4 - but an 80% win rate doesn't tell the whole story as 4 of the 5 matchups have been decided by just 1 goal. Meeting #6 should prove to be just as exciting.
Wild Willie will welcome many of his mascot friends to the game as we celebrate Mascot Day. It's also 'Bell Let's Talk" Day and the first 1,000 fans will receive a toque and rally towel - doors open at 2pm
Moncton come in after a loss to Chicoutimi that felt like a rollercoaster and featured a near Cats comeback & 2 Sags empty-netters. The Wildcats sit 8 points back of the Sags BUT have 3 games in hand - so the catching up has to start now!
Simon Binkley returned from injury Saturday night and didn't miss a beat, adding 4 assists to bring his point total to 35 (15G, 20A) in 36 games. Niko Tournas continued his torrid scoring pace with 2 goals to bring him to 28 on the season - 6th in the QMJHL.
The Eagles are led by 20 year-old Lewis Gendron who has 43 points (9G, 34A) so far. Reese Peitzsche leads the squad in goals with a career-high 17. The Eagles traded away star defender & captain Tomas Lavoie, who put up a hattrick the last time these 2 Atlantic foes met - his last game before he left Cape Breton for Chicoutimi. Who fill the void left by his absence?
Save on tickets with a PAL Airlines/Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport Wildcats Family 4-Pack - 2 adults & 2 youths for $65.60 tax included. Extra youths are $16.40. Available at the Avenir Centre Box Office or ticketmaster.ca.
Arrive early & take advantage of 30 Minute Powerplay pricing at the Avenir Centre - $4 hot dogs, $3 Aquafina bottles of water, and $5 Moosehead Light & Alpine (355mL cans), taxes not included. The Avenir Centre doors open at 2pm - prices are in effect for 30 minutes after doors open for the game.
Our 50/50 raffle has a $10,000 jackpot guarantee.
The Moose Light Ice Level Bar is open to the public (ages 19+) and anyone with a ticket to the game can access it through section 107. Non-alcoholic beverages are available in the Ice Bar.
THINGS TO KNOW FOR SUNDAY:
The 50/50 raffle has an $10,000 Jackpot guarantee. Don't forget to buy your raffle tickets online now or at the game. We accept cash, debit, Visa or Mastercard at the arena.
Access your season seats or flex tickets through your Ticketmaster Wildcats Account Manager.
Group tickets are available for every home game - Call 506-382-5555. Great seats at our best ticket prices for your group of 10+.
Our PAL Airlines/Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport Family 4-Pack is one of the best family deals you'll find in Moncton - 2 adults & 2 youths for just $65.60, tax & fees included. Additional youths just $16.40. 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 is the red CCM Wildcats logo hoodie. Save 20%!
The jersey raffle is for a white autographed #71 ROBERTSON-PALMER
Grayden Roberston-Palmer will be signing autographs post-game, in the Avenir Centre lobby.
The Moose Light Ice Bar will be open.
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Stories from January 18, 2026
- Cats Bounce Back with OT Win over Eagles - Moncton Wildcats
- Wildcats Edge Eagles in Overtime Thriller - Cape Breton Eagles
- Leek Erupts for Four as Islanders Silence Halifax - Charlottetown Islanders
- Sunday vs the Eagles Is Mascot Day, Bell Lets Talk Day - Moncton Wildcats
- Eagles Finish Road Trip Today in Moncton - Cape Breton Eagles
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