Wildcats Looking for Win 2 on Sunday Afternoon
Published on April 12, 2025 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Moncton Wildcats News Release
The Wildcats had an 8-day layoff before Game 1 but there was no rust to shake off, as evidenced by a 7-0 victory. The Cats harassed and harangued the Drakkar for 60 minutes - hunting the puck as they've done all season. The mission will continue Sunday afternoon in Game 2 at the Avenir Centre.
Reminder: It's a BLACKOUT! Fans are encouraged to wear black to all Cats home games.
Caleb Desnoyers leads Moncton in Playoff scoring. The highly-touted sophomore added 3 points (2G, 1A) in Game 1 to his Playoff total of 11. Etienne Morin (1G, 7A) sits 2nd in Cats Playoff scoring and tied the record for career playoff points by a Moncton defenceman (28) with his 2 assists on Friday night.
The Drakkar were held scoreless in Game 1 but possess much firepower. Winger Justin Gendron (4G, 2A) & NYR prospect Raoul Boilard (2G,4A) led the Drakkar in Round 1 scoring with 6 points each. Czech import & NJ Devils draft pick Matyas Melovksy had 5 points versus the Eagles. Melovsky was the leading scorer for the regular season with 83 points (26G, 57A).
The Drakkar are without sniper Justin Poirier, a Carolina Hurricanes draft pick. Poirier (43G, 37A) last played on March 9 and was slated to miss 4 weeks with his injury. He could return shortly to give Baie-Comeau a mid-series boost. Also out is top-scoring defenceman & Kraken prospect Alexis Bernier. Bernier (14G, 32A) last played March 15 and the Drakkar announced he will not play in the Playoffs.
Save on tickets with a Family 4-Pack - 2 adults & 2 youths for $57.64 +tax/fees. Add extra youths for $14.41 each. Available at the Avenir Centre Box Office or ticketmaster.ca.
Take advantage of new 60 Minute Powerplay pricing at the Avenir Centre - $4 hot dogs, $3 Aquafina bottles of water, and $5.75 Moosehead Light & Alpine (355mL cans). The Avenir Centre doors open at 2:30pm - prices in effect for 60 minutes after doors open for the game (2:30 to 3:30pm).
Our 50/50 raffle has a $25,000 jackpot guarantee.
The Moose Light Ice Level Bar will not be set up for this game, as seating will be available behind the net.
THINGS TO KNOW FOR SUNAY
The 50/50 raffle has a $25,000 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.
DJ Psycadelix & Lynden Steeves on the Wildcats organ
Access your season seats or flex tickets through your Ticketmaster Wildcats Account Manager.
Avenir Centre doors open at 2:30pm.
Check out the poster station in the Avenir Centre lobby - kids can make their own signs for the game!
The Roar Store Items of the Game are Wildcats bucket hats! - get 20% off!
The Jersey Raffle is for a 'Hockey Fights Cancer' pink team-autographed jersey.
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