Mercier’s 5-point night leads Cats to 50th victory
The Wildcats totally overpowered the Saint John Sea Dogs 8-0 Saturday night before 6,200 fans at Avenir Centre for their 12th consecutive victory. It was also Moncton’s 50th win of the season.
Goaltender Mathis Rousseau made 17 saves for the shutout, the team’s second this week after Rudy Guimond blanked Cape Breton 3-0 Thursday night. It was a banner night for Alex Mercier, recording five points with three goals (24, 25, 26) and two assists and named First Star.
Juraj Pekarcik scored his 24th and added three assists for a four-point game, while Caleb Desnoyers potted his 35th and added a pair of helpers. Gabe Smith scored his 18th and also chipped in with two assists. Other Cats goals to Julius Sump (24th) and Maxime Cote (19th).
The Cats blitzed Eric Young and Justin Robinson with 48 shots in the Sea Dogs net.
Three Stars:
🌟 #10 ALEX MERCIER
🌟🌟 #88 JURAJ PEKARCIK
🌟🌟🌟 #18 CALEB DESNOYERS
The Cats now host the Acadie-Bathurst Titan for the final time Sunday at 3pm at Avenir Centre. The Cats will be decked out in green St. Pats jerseys. Fans are encouraged to wear green.
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Article by Marty Kingston
Photo: Michael Hawkins
