Wildcats host Sea Dogs in Thursday night tilt
The CHL’s 5th-ranked Wildcats (32-8-2-1) return to home ice Thursday night on the heels of a stormy, but successful 3-game Quebec road trip, downing 3 clubs in 4 nights.
First stop was Baie-Comeau where the Cats jumped out to a 2-0 1st period lead and rolled to a 4-1 victory. Kuzma Voronin & Teddy Mutryn put up a goal and assist each. New Cat Max Vilen had 2 assists from the blue line. Rookie goalie Jacoby Weiner was solid with 20 saves.
Saturday night was the game circled on the calendar — a rematch with the #1 team in the CHL and a revenge match for a loss the previous week. The Wildcats downed Chicoutimi 3-2 and gained ground on the QMJHL’s 1st place team. Leading 3-0 after 2 periods the Cats gave up a pair of goals but held the fort on the strength of a 31-save performance by Rudy Guimond, the league leader in wins (27). Gabe Smith, Caleb Desnoyers and Gavin Cornforth supplied the scoring on the Olympic-sized ice.
Sunday afternoon in Quebec was a 6-2 win in a game that started slow but snowballed late — all 8 goals happened in the final 25 minutes. Kuzma Voronin & Niko Tournas had the hot hands with a pair of goals each. Newcomer Liam Bursaw saw his first QMJHL action and put up a goal & assist.
The Wildcats look to continue their winning ways Thursday on CMHA Talk Today & Student night versus the provincial rival Sea Dogs. Students in attendance can sign up at the concourse kiosk for a chance to shoot for a $5000 UNB tuition credit.
Second intermission features a shoot-to-win for YQM Country Fest 2026 tickets.
Saint John (16-23-4-0) arrive at the Avenir Centre on a streak of 3 losses and 3 wins in their last 10 games. The 16th place Sea Dogs are led up front by 18 year-old Olivier Groulx (15G, 28A) and 16 year-old rookie star Alexis Joseph (19G, 23A). Joseph was the 1st overall pick in the recent Q draft and the big centreman (6’4, 200 lbs) has lived up to expectations. He comes in to Moncton on a 7-game point streak.
The Dogs added Belarussian goalie Arseni Radkov from the Armada during the winter trading period and he has assumed the main role in the crease, playing 6 of 9 games in January — winning 2.
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 $5,000 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 THURSDAY:
- The 50/50 raffle has an $5,000 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 all ball caps. Save 20%!
- The jersey raffle is for a white autographed #44 DEPATIE
- Evan Depatie will be signing autographs post-game, in the Avenir Centre lobby.
- The Moose Light Ice Bar will be open.
