Friday: Q Final rematch on 1996 Night
We’re bringing it back to the beginning with a 1996 feel to tonight’s game — plus it’s a rematch of the 2025 QMJHL Final versus Rimouski. It’s a rematch in name only though, as the teams have reloaded and look significantly different. Both squads featured many 19 & 20 year-olds in key roles last season, but most have moved on to pro or college, while some have been scooped up by 2025-2026 Q contenders.
The 2-2-2-0 Wildcats are looking for their first home win of the season and enter tonight’s game on the heels of 2 losses last weekend at the Avenir Centre. First-year Cats Niko Tournas (4G, 5A) and import Kuzma Voronin (2G, 5A) lead the scoring race, while veteran Alex Mercier (4G, 3A) looks to return to form after a blazing hot opening weekend in September.
Red Wings prospect Rudy Guimond will likely get the net and hopes to start a new win streak. Rudy is 2-2 with a 3.12 GAA and .902 SV% since returning from Detroit’s NHL training camp.
This edition of the Oceanic (3-3-0-1) are led by up front by a couple of newcomers — former Val-d’Or Foreur defender Evan Depatie (2G, 6A) & 20 year-old former Sag Emile Duquet (4G, 3A). Rimouski have dropped their last 4 games, including a 5-4 loss to the Mooseheads last night.
William Lacelle returns to the Oceanic net this season. He played regularly last season (37GP, 27W, 8L), and appeared in 2 Cup Finals games versus the Wildcats. Lacelle sports a 3-3 record so far, with a 2.98 GAA and .904 SV%.
Save on tickets with a 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 $8,000 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 $8,000 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 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 new Wildcats 30th Anniversary jersey. Save 20%!
- The jersey raffle is for a game-worn #16 BLEYL
- Tommy Bleyl will be signing autographs post-game, in the Avenir Centre lobby.
- The Moose Light Ice Bar will be open.
