The Q Report | Quarantine Edition
QMJHL fans and teams alike are now into week two of a pause in the season due to COVID-19. And just like many other people around the league, they are getting pretty creative with the free time they’ve suddenly found.
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The Drummondville Voltigeurs are staying at home. Based on their skills with sticks and rolls of toilet paper, no matter when teams hit the ice again, they’ll be ready.
Toujours ensemble malgré l’isolement.
Always together, despite being isolated. #IsolatedTogether #IsolésEnsemble @LHJMQ @CHLHockey #StayAtHomeChallengeMerci @impactmontreal pour l’idée! pic.twitter.com/26udJiOwMV
— Voltigeurs (@Voltigeurs_DRU) March 19, 2020
Other players, like Sherbrooke Phoenix forward Benjamin Tardif, have taken up the #BringSallyUp Challenge that’s gone viral on social media. Whether it’s by doing push-ups, squats or any other physical activity, people are invited to work out to Moby’s song called “Flowers”.
Meanwhile, the Saint John Sea Dogs are overcoming the cancellation of their annual awards ceremonies by naming their team winners via social media.
That’s not the only thing the Sea Dogs players have won in recent days. They’ve also managed to defeat Acadie-Bathurst 8-2 in a simulated game via NHL 20 that was streamed live by the Titan. No ice? No problem!
Here is our lineup for today's NHL 20 simulated game against the Sea Dogs. Puck drops in 10 minutes.
Voici notre formation pour le match simulé contre les Sea Dogs sur NHL 20. Le match commence dans 10 minutes.
???? https://t.co/GA1HoXjql2 pic.twitter.com/v5f0UXPV2Z
— Acadie-Bathurst Titan (@ABTitan) March 18, 2020
Then there’s the fans that are patiently (or impatiently!) waiting for hockey to come back, like these two diehard Armada rooters!
Nicolas et Thomas aiment l’Armada et s’ennuient du hockey.
Nicolas et Thomas se gardent en forme et partagent leur passion pour l’Armada.
Nicolas et Thomas restent à la maison, car ils ne veulent pas propager le virus.
Faites comme Nicolas et Thomas!
Prenez soin de vous!❤️ pic.twitter.com/tB0QgtfXPA
— ArmadaBLB (@ArmadaBLB) March 19, 2020
As for the Maritime fans looking for some “Q” action on their TV’s, Eastlink has you covered. Friday night sees the long-time league media partner airing the still-legendary Game 7 of the 2003 Conference Semi-Final between the Titan and the Halifax Mooseheads.
FRIDAY: @Eastlink Community TV will present @QMJHL Friday Night Hockey, Retro Edition! @HFXMooseheads host @ABTitan in Game 7 of their 2003 second round series from the Halifax Forum! 7pm. @eastlinkmavs and I will tee it up for you. More classic content to come! pic.twitter.com/dKBWolMhn4
— Kevin Northup (@EastlinkKevin) March 19, 2020
Then there’s the Islanders… what can you say about the Islanders? Talk about making the best of a tough situation! Whether it’s streaming classic games on Twitch, challenging rivals to games of NHL 20, or just plain being nice to every other team in the league, the Isles are a must-follow.
Time to help spread the love today. Let's say a kind word about other teams, shall we?
— Charlottetown Islanders (@IslandersHKY) March 18, 2020
