NB archrivals ready to tangle on Friday in Round 1
It all starts again on Friday night — the Moncton Wildcats look to repeat as QMJHL Champions and their first task is to get past their archrival, the Saint John Sea Dogs.
The teams met 8 times in the regular season with the Dogs taking game 1 and then no more. The Cats have won 7 straight over Saint John, scoring 46 goals while giving up 28 in all matches.
The Wildcats weren’t just hard on Saint John — they were a force against all comers. Some of their 2025-2026 QMJHL accomplishments include:
- Team – 1st overall. Most wins (50). Most points (104).
- Tommy Bleyl – Most assists (68). Most powerplay points (42). Most powerplay assists (38).
- Rudy Guimond – Most wins (40). Highest save % (.922). Lowest goals against avg (2.27).
- Niko Tournas & Gabe Smith – Most powerplay goals (18).
- Adam Fortier-Gendron – Best plus/minus (+64).
- Caleb Desnoyers – Most consecutive games with an assist (12)
Now throw that all out, because Playoff hockey is just different & the Sea Dogs will be ready!
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. Secure Reserved Seats & Flex Tickets with 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 $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+.
- Celebrate your child’s birthday with Wild Willie & the Wildcats and take advantage of special group rates.
- The Rogers Item of the Game is gold crewneck sweatshirt — Save 20!
- The Moose Light Ice Bar will be open.
