Wildcats looking for win 2 on Sunday afternoon
The Wildcats had an 8-day layoff before Game 1 but there was no rust to shake off, as evidenced by a 7-0 victory. The Cats harassed and harangued the Drakkar for 60 minutes — hunting the puck as they’ve done all season. The mission will continue Sunday afternoon in Game 2 at the Avenir Centre.
Reminder: It’s a BLACKOUT! Fans are encouraged to wear black to all Cats home games.
Caleb Desnoyers leads Moncton in Playoff scoring. The highly-touted sophomore added 3 points (2G, 1A) in Game 1 to his Playoff total of 11. Etienne Morin (1G, 7A) sits 2nd in Cats Playoff scoring and tied the record for career playoff points by a Moncton defenceman (28) with his 2 assists on Friday night.
The Drakkar were held scoreless in Game 1 but possess much firepower. Winger Justin Gendron (4G, 2A) & NYR prospect Raoul Boilard (2G,4A) led the Drakkar in Round 1 scoring with 6 points each. Czech import & NJ Devils draft pick Matyas Melovksy had 5 points versus the Eagles. Melovsky was the leading scorer for the regular season with 83 points (26G, 57A).
The Drakkar are without sniper Justin Poirier, a Carolina Hurricanes draft pick. Poirier (43G, 37A) last played on March 9 and was slated to miss 4 weeks with his injury. He could return shortly to give Baie-Comeau a mid-series boost. Also out is top-scoring defenceman & Kraken prospect Alexis Bernier. Bernier (14G, 32A) last played March 15 and the Drakkar announced he will not play in the Playoffs.
Save on tickets with a Family 4-Pack — 2 adults & 2 youths for $57.64 +tax/fees. Add extra youths for $14.41 each. Available at the Avenir Centre Box Office or ticketmaster.ca.
Take advantage of new 60 Minute Powerplay pricing at the Avenir Centre — $4 hot dogs, $3 Aquafina bottles of water, and $5.75 Moosehead Light & Alpine (355mL cans). The Avenir Centre doors open at 2:30pm — prices in effect for 60 minutes after doors open for the game (2:30 to 3:30pm).
Our 50/50 raffle has a $25,000 jackpot guarantee.
The Moose Light Ice Level Bar will not be set up for this game, as seating will be available behind the net.
THINGS TO KNOW FOR SUNAY
- The 50/50 raffle has a $25,000 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.
- DJ Psycadelix & Lynden Steeves on the Wildcats organ
- Access your season seats or flex tickets through your Ticketmaster Wildcats Account Manager.
- Avenir Centre doors open at 2:30pm.
- Check out the poster station in the Avenir Centre lobby — kids can make their own signs for the game!
- The Roar Store Item of the Game are Wildcats bucket hats! — get 20% off!
- The Jersey Raffle is for a ‘Hockey Fights Cancer’ pink team-autographed jersey.
