Cats face off versus the Foreurs in Round 2
The Wildcats are back on the ice for Round 2 after making short work of the NB-rival Sea Dogs with a sweep. The 13th overall Val-d’Or Foreurs will be the opponent after they upset 5th overall Drummondville in 5 games.
Round 1 went fairly smooth as the back-to-back regular season Champs outscored the Dogs 21-6 over the 4-game series. Four Wildcats put up 6 points each, led by Gavin Cornforth with 6 goals. Teddy Mutryn (2G, 4A), Caleb Desnoyers (6A) and Tommy Bleyl (6A) all had a big hand in the Cats scoring. Gabe Smith (3G, 2A), Niko Tournas (2G, 3A) and Preston Lounsbury (3G, 2A) provided big moments as well.
Rudy Guimond secured the net with 4 wins (including a shutout), a 1.24 GAA and .940 save % — upping his game from his Q-leading regular season stats.
The Foreurs and Cats faced off twice this season with Moncton taking both — 7-2 at home and 8-2 in Val-d’Or. Both games were similar with Moncton building big leads early. Each Wildcat goalie had a turn against the Foruers and picked up wins. Captain Caleb Desnoyers had his biggest game of the season at Val-d’Or on Februrary 26, putting up a franchise record-tying 6 points (2G, 4A).
Val-d’Or’s offence has been paced by the Q’s 2nd leading point-getter Philippe Veilleux, who had 43 goals & 53 assists for 96 points during the regular season. Veilleux had 5 points (3G, 2A) in the opening round, and some other Foreurs stepped up to oust the Volts. Alix Durocher leads the squad with 8 points (3G, 5A) and right behind him are a pair of 20 year-olds — Maxime Coursol (3G, 4A) and Louis-Charles Plourde (3G, 4A).
Foreurs’ goalie Emile Beaunoyer made all 5 starts and earned all 4 wins in Round 1. He gave up only 12 goals and will be a factor in this matchup versus the high-powered & deep Wildcats offence. His stats speak for themselves — 2.37 GAA, .930 SV%, 1 shutout.
Games 1 & 2 go Friday & Saturday respectively, at the Den!
Full schedule:
- Friday, April 10, 7pm @ Moncton
- Saturday, April 11, 7pm @ Moncton
- Tuesday, April 14, 8pm AT @ Val-d’Or
- Wednesday, April 15, 8pm AT @ Val-d’Or
- Friday, April 17, 8pm AT @ Val-d’Or
- Monday, April 20, 7pm @ Moncton
- Tuesday, April 21, 7pm @ Moncton
It’s Playoff season and we’re ready to REPEAT THE ROAR! This year’s team has been as good — or even better — than last years Championship squad & it’s time to secure your seat for another Cup run. Save with Flex Tickets — more info here: 2026 Wildcats Playoff Ticket Packages.
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 $15,000 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 FRIDAY:
- The 50/50 raffle has an $15,000 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+.
- Celebrate your child’s birthday with Wild Willie & the Wildcats and take advantage of special group rates.
- The Rogers Item of the Game are select ’47 brand long-sleeve hoodies & T’s — Save 20!
- The Moose Light Ice Bar will be open.
