Wildcats Look to Make up Ground in Rivalry Cup
February 11, 2011 - Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Moncton Wildcats News Release
In the coming week the Moncton Wildcats will have the opportunity to capture 11 points in this year's Rivalry Cup Standings. The Wildcats who currently trail the Cup race 22-9 to the Saint John Sea Dogs will have the chance to win three points Sunday when they travel to Saint John to face the Sea Dogs, a 4pm start at Harbor Station.
Another eight points will be on the line Tuesday as the two teams will put their gaming skills on the line as they participate in the EA Sports NHL 11 Video Game Challenge. All the details have been ironed out and the Boston Pizza in Moncton will hook up online to the Boston Pizza in Saint John so both cities can enjoy the event. Moncton Wildcat Scott Trask will battle Sea Dog player Danick Gauthier in a single elimination game. The winner will gain three points for his team in the Rivalry Cup. Also one lucky Wildcat fan will battle a Sea Dog fan in a best of three with the winner gaining five points.
Fans in both cities will have the opportunity to watch the competitions by attending the event. In Moncton, there will be giveaways courtesy of the Wildcats, Molson, and Boston Pizza. The fun begins at 6 p.m., with the puck set to drop on Game 1 of the fan challenge at 6:30 p.m.
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