Cats host NL Regiment in midweek matchup
It’s midweek mayhem as the Regiment make their inaugural visit to the Avenir Centre on Wednesday. The Cats started their 30th campaign with a trip to the Rock and the Regiment were not gracious hosts, taking both games of the season-opening series.
The Wildcats (21-6-2-1) are currently tied for first place with Chicoutimi at 45 points after 30 games and will be looking for some payback against the Regiment. Moncton will be without Captain Caleb Desnoyers & Head Coach Gardiner MacDougall (at Team Canada World Junior Camp) for a 2nd straight game. Saturday night, the squad did just fine with a 5-1 win over Halifax. Five Wildcats stepped up with 2-point games — Mercier (2G), Lounsbury (1G, 1A), Voronin (1G, 1A), Fortier-Gendron (2A) & Wallenius (2A). The Cats’ balanced attack has fueled the rise back to the top of the Q and 7th in the CHL.
Wildcats’ goalie Rudy Guimond was named to the QMJHL Team of the Week and leads the league in wins (18), GAA (2.23) & save percentage (.927).
The Regiment are the reborn, former Acadie-Bathurst Titan and and have 15 wins in their 30 franchise games (15-13-1-1). The Titan finished last season in 11th place and the Regiment are holding the line — sitting 11th overall at this time, 7th in the Eastern Conference.
The brightest spot for the Regiment this season is 20 year-old Justin Larose, who is currently leading the QMJHL in scoring with 46 points (17G, 29A). The Regiment acquired the veteran over the summer.
Newfoundland also boast 4 recent NHL Draft picks — Will Reynolds (2025 SEA Rd 3, #68), Dawson Sharkey (2025 DAL Rd 6, #190), Noah Laberge (2025 BUF Rd 5, #135) and goalie Mikus Vecvanags (2025 MTL Rd 5, #134).
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 $6,000 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 WEDNESDAY:
- The 50/50 raffle has an $6,000 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 Wildcats puffer vest . Save 20%!
- The jersey raffle is for a red autographed #38 WALLENIUS
- Eerik Wallenius will be signing autographs post-game, in the Avenir Centre lobby.
- The Moose Light Ice Bar will be open.
