QMJHL Weekend Preview
After splitting a pair of games with Victoriaville last week, the Lewiston MAINEiacs have recently started a stretch of four straight home games against opponents outside of the Telus East Division. The first of those contests took place on Tuesday night, when the MAINEiacs blanked the Drummondville Voltigeurs 7-0 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Francis Beauvillier had his second two-goal game in his last three outings, pacing an offensive attack that also saw goals from Sam Carrier, Matt Bissonnette, Kirill Kabanov, Michael Chaput, and Etienne Brodeur. Bissonnette and Olivier Dame-Malka were also big contributors when it came to assists, as each player recorded three helpers. Nicholas Champion preserved his first shutout in a Lewiston uniform with 19 saves. The win gave the MAINEiacs a 26-14-0-2 record (54 points), bringing them within one point of Drummondville for fifth place in the overall standings, and within two points of Gatineau for fourth place. In the Telus East Division, Lewiston remains in second place.
This weekend, the MAINEiacs will welcome the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies to town for a pair of tilts. This season’s version of the Huskies is significantly different from the one that won the Telus West Division a year ago. The C-Line of Jordan Caron, Patrice Cormier, and Philippe Cornet are all playing professionally, while goaltender Nicholas Champion has found a new home here in Lewiston. With all of those moves, Rouyn-Noranda has had a hard time clicking this season, putting together a record of 7-31-2-1 (17 points) in 41 games. The seven wins put them one ahead of Baie-Comeau, while the 17 points trail the Drakkar by four.
Read more about this weekend’s matchup and check out what’s happening in the rest of the Q in today’s QMJHL Weekend Preview!
The MAINEiacs next home games are this Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM against the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies! Friday Night is ServiceMaster Night! The first 300 fans will receive a megaphone noisemaker!
Tim Horton’s will unveil their NEW MAINEiacs Donut at Friday’s game with FREE SAMPLES! For the remainder of the season – the day after every MAINEiacs home game show your ticket stub for a FREE MAINEiac Donut with a purchase of a coffee at regular price at all L/A area participating Tim Horton’s locations!
This Friday from noon to 1:30 PM, there will be a Lewy’s Legion fan gathering that will take place on the bridge near Gritty’s in Auburn. This is to promote MAINEiacs game day – bring signs and noisemakers and wear apparel – all are welcome!
The Saturday January 8 game against Rouyn-Noranda and the Thursday January 13 game against Halifax are Season Ticket Holder Redemption nights! The Thursday January 13 game is also GO PATRIOTS NIGHT! In appreciation of the New England Patriots 14-2 season, the MAINEiacs are offering a special ticket package for one night only! Stop by the Androscoggin Bank Colisee Box Office wearing any Patriots attire and get two tickets for $14 and see the MAINEiacs battle the Halifax Mooseheads! The offer is only available IN PERSON only.
Starting Friday Night, the MAINEiacs will be selling raffle tickets for Game Worn Jerseys, with the proceeds to benefit the MAINEiacs Education Foundation. Make sure you register for your chance to win a piece of history!
In the community, on Thursday, January 6th, several MAINEiacs players will be on hand
at the Margaret Murphy Center in Auburn to read to students. On Saturday, January 29th, The MAINEiacs will be on hand as a sponsor for the Crystal Lake Ice Fishing Derby in Gray,
followed by the Lost Valley Ski Area Teen Night in Auburn later that same day. The MAINEiacs love to be a part of the community! If you have a group or civic event or would like the club to participate in school related activities, please contact Bill Schurman at [email protected]
Stay up-to-date with all the latest moves in the QMJHL Winter trade period – today’s Take 5 has a link to the league’s transactions page. The trade period closes on January 6th.
The MAINEiacs want to know who has the best backyard rink in the area, and no better way to find out than have a contest! The contest is open to whomever builds or has a backyard rink!
It’s all here in today’s QMJHL Weekend Preview!
