Val-d’Or keep winning, nip Cats 2-1
The Wildcats put up a fierce battle against the QMJHL’s top club but the Val-d’Or Foreurs posted their fifth straight win, edging Moncton 2-1 in front of 7,500 fans on Military Night.
The QMJHL’s leading scorer, Philip Veuilleux, scored the game-winner with his 10th of the season at 13:44 of the third period.
Wildcats Wyatt Blace had the Cats goal, his 3rd, assisted by Charlie Benigno.
The Foreurs kept Jacoby Weiner busy, outshooting the Cats 41-27. Weiner was selected Second Star.
Val D’Or improves to 9-1-1-0 atop the QMJHL overall standings.
THREE STARS:
⭐️ Philip Veilleux VDO (1G)
⭐️⭐️ #35 JACOBY WEINER (39 SAVES)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nolann Héroux VDO (1G, 1A)
The Wildcats now embark on a 3-game weekend trip in Quebec starting Friday in Sherbrooke at 8pm AT. The games continue Saturday at 5pm AT in Drummondville and Sunday at Shawinigan at 5pm AT.
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Article by Marty Kingston
Photo: Daniel St. Louis
