Wildcats Host Sea Dogs in Thursday Night Tilt
Published on January 28, 2026 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Moncton Wildcats News Release
The CHL's 5th-ranked Wildcats (32-8-2-1) return to home ice Thursday night on the heels of a stormy, but successful 3-game Quebec road trip, downing 3 clubs in 4 nights.
First stop was Baie-Comeau where the Cats jumped out to a 2-0 1st period lead and rolled to a 4-1 victory. Kuzma Voronin & Teddy Mutryn put up a goal and assist each. New Cat Max Vilen has 2 assists from the blue line. Rookie goalie Jacoby Weiner was solid with 20 saves.
Saturday night was the game circled on the calendar - a rematch with the #1 team in the CHL and a revenge match for a loss the previous week. The Wildcats downed Chicoutimi 3-2 and gained ground on the QMJHL's 1st place team. Leading 3-0 after 2 periods the Cats gave up a pair of goals but held the fort on the strength of a 31-save performance by Rudy Guimond, the league leader in wins (27). Gabe Smith, Caleb Desnoyers and Gavin Cornforth supplied the scoring on the Olympic-sized ice.
Sunday afternoon in Quebec was a 6-2 win in a game that started slow but snowballed late - all 8 goals happened in the final 25 minutes. Kuzma Voronin & Niko Tournas had the hot hands with a pair of goals each. Newcomer Liam Bursaw saw his first QMJHL action and put up a goal & assist.
The Wildcats look to continue their winning ways Thursday on CMHA Talk Today & Student night versus the provincial rival Sea Dogs. UNB students in attendance can sign up at the concourse kiosk for a chance to shoot for a $5000 tuition credit.
Saint John (16-23-4-0) arrive at the Avenir Centre on a streak of 3 losses and 3 wins in their last 10. The 16th place Sea Dogs are led up front by 18 year-old Olivier Groulx (15G, 28A) and 16 year-old rookie star Alexis Joseph. Joseph was the 1st overall pick in the recent Q draft and the big centreman (6'4, 200 lbs) has lived up to expectations. He comes in to Moncton on a 7-game point streak.
The Dogs added Belarussian goalie Arseni Radkov from the Armada during the winter trading period and he has assumed the main role in the crease, playing 6 of 9 games in January - winning 2.
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 $5,000 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 THURSDAY:
The 50/50 raffle has an $5,000 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 '47 Wildcats logo crewneck. Save 20%!
The jersey raffle is for a white autographed #44 DEPATIE
Evan Depatie 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 28, 2026
- Next Stop Quebec - Mooseheads Set for 3-Game Trip - Halifax Mooseheads
- Wildcats Host Sea Dogs in Thursday Night Tilt - Moncton Wildcats
- 2026 Prospect of the Week - Jan Larys - QMJHL
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