Wildcats & Drakkar Face off Saturday Night at the Den
Published on January 30, 2026 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Moncton Wildcats News Release
The 1st-place Wildcats will host the Baie-Comeau Drakkar Saturday night. With Thursday's 2 points - earned in a 7-4 win over Saint John - the Cats caught Chicoutimi, the #1 team in the CHL. Both teams sit atop the QMJHL with 69 points after 44 games.
Moncton are led up front by 1st year Cat Niko Tournas (32G, 21A, 53 Pts) and on the back end by Tommy Bleyl (7G, 45A, 52 Pts). Bleyl actually leads the entire QMJHL in assists (45) and plus-minus (+41) - not bad for a rookie defensman! Adam Fortier-Gendron (Bleyl's defence partner) sits 2nd with a +40.
Mammoth prospect Gabe Smith (20G, 29A), Sharks draft pick Teddy Mutryn (21G, 26A) and veteran Alex Mercier (21G, 26A) round out the top 5 in Cats scoring.
Rudy Guimond leads all Q keepers with 28 wins and is among the leaders in GAA (2.40) and SV% (.919).
Baie-Comeau (11-29-4-2) fell 4-1 to the Wildcats just last week but one bright spot was goalie Mathias Hernandez who made 45 saves and claimed First Star honours. The Drakkar are 3-7 in their last 10 and enter the Den on a streak of 4 losses. They currently sit last in the 18-team circuit.
Robin Benoit (15G, 12A, 27 Pts) leads the Drakkar in points but most of his production was with Sherbrooke earlier this season. He has 3 goals in 8 games since being acquired. Former Islander Kyle Powers sits 2nd on the squad with 25 pts in 39 games.
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 6pm - 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 SATURDAY:
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 all 30th Anniversary apparel. Save 20%!
The jersey raffle is for a white autographed #36 BURSAW
Liam Bursaw 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 30, 2026
- Eagles Look to Keep Winning Ways Going in Rematch with Regiment - Cape Breton Eagles
- Wildcats & Drakkar Face off Saturday Night at the Den - Moncton Wildcats
- Late Goal Sinks Moose in Shawinigan - Halifax Mooseheads
- Regiment Fall 3-1 to Eagles - Newfoundland Regiment
- Eagles Top Regiment to Open Weekend - Cape Breton Eagles
- Tracking the Prospects and Looking Ahead - Halifax Mooseheads
- Cats Reach 1st Place in Q with Win over Sea Dogs - Moncton Wildcats
- Islanders Open Weekend Homestand against Drakkar - Charlottetown Islanders
- Eagles Host Regiment in Battle for Third Place - Cape Breton Eagles
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