Moncton Wildcats goaltender Nicola Riopel has been named the Telus Defensive player of the week, for the period of September 11-14.
Samson Mahbod was named the Telus Offensive player of the week. Ted Stephens of the Wildcats was also considered.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Wildcats 2-0 After Opening Weekend in the QMJHL
The Wildcats find themselves 2-0 after the opening weekend in the QMJHL. The Cats defeated the PEI Rocket 8-2 on Friday night and then beat the Saint John SeaDogs 3-1 on Saturday night.
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Wildcats Defeat Rocket in Home Opener
The Wildcats started the season off with a bang. The Wildcats defeated the PEI Rocket 8-2 in their opening game of the 2008/2009 QMJHL season.
The Cats got it going at 10:06 when Scott Brannon got his first goal of the season. Scott Brannon struck again 1:46 later, scoring an unassisted goal to put the home team up 2-0. The Wildcats went up 3-0 at 13:25 when Ted Stephens got his first goal of three on the night. Stephens scored again at 17:15 to put the Wildcats up 4-0. The Wildcats outshot the Rocket 14-7 in the first period.
The Rocket got two quick goals from Ben Duffy to start the second period, to cut the Cats lead to 4-2. But the Wildcats came back at 7:49, Sasha Fomin got his first goal in the Q, to put the Wildcats lead up to 5-2. Devon MacAusland got a goal at 10:10, his first, to put the Wildcats up 6-2. It was at that point that Rocket starting goalie, Bobby Nadeau, was pulled in favour of Evan Mosher. It didn't seem to stop the bleeding. The Wildcats got a goal at 12:32 from Matt Brown to go up 7-2. Ted Stephens scored 10 seconds later to put the home team up 8-2. It was Stephens third goal of the game and is first ever hattrick in the Q. Moncton heavily outshot PEI in the middle frame, 20-8.
The third period was scoreless. PEI held the edge in shots, outshooting the Wildcats 11-8.
Final shots on goal :
Moncton - 14 + 20 + 8 = 42
PEI - 7 + 8 + 11 = 26
Three Stars
1. Ted Stephens - Moncton
2. Matt Eagles - Moncton
3. Ben Duffy - PEI
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Wildcats Post Win Over Saint John
The Wildcats were coming off a 8-2 win the previous night, while Saint John was coming off a 3-2 come-from-behind overtime win against Bathurst. Saint John was missing a lot of their key players, but it came down to a goaltenders duel between Nicola Riopel and Robert Mayer. It was Moncton coming out on top, with a 3-1 win.
The Wildcats opened the scoring at 1:58, when Ted Stephens got his 4th goal of this early season to make it 1-0 for the Wildcats. Saint John tied up the game before the period would end. Francois Gauthier tied the game at 16:30. The shots were even at 12 in the opening period.
Scott Brannon scored the lone goal of the second period at 19:56, to put the Wildcats up 2-1 going into the final period. Moncton outshot Saint John 22-12 in the middle frame.
Scott Brannon sealed the game with only seven seconds left on the clock, when he beat SeaDogs goalie Robert Mayer on a late powerplay. Saint John held a a slight edge in shots in the third, 9-6.
Final shots on goal :
Moncton - 12 + 22 + 6 = 40
Saint John - 12 + 12 + 9 = 33
Three Stars
1. Robert Mayer - Saint John
2. Nicola Riopel - Moncton
3. Brandon Gormley - Moncton
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Moncton returns to action next Saturday night, when the travel to Charlottetown to take on the PEI Rocket.
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Wildcats Defeat Rocket in Home Opener
The Wildcats started the season off with a bang. The Wildcats defeated the PEI Rocket 8-2 in their opening game of the 2008/2009 QMJHL season.
The Cats got it going at 10:06 when Scott Brannon got his first goal of the season. Scott Brannon struck again 1:46 later, scoring an unassisted goal to put the home team up 2-0. The Wildcats went up 3-0 at 13:25 when Ted Stephens got his first goal of three on the night. Stephens scored again at 17:15 to put the Wildcats up 4-0. The Wildcats outshot the Rocket 14-7 in the first period.
The Rocket got two quick goals from Ben Duffy to start the second period, to cut the Cats lead to 4-2. But the Wildcats came back at 7:49, Sasha Fomin got his first goal in the Q, to put the Wildcats lead up to 5-2. Devon MacAusland got a goal at 10:10, his first, to put the Wildcats up 6-2. It was at that point that Rocket starting goalie, Bobby Nadeau, was pulled in favour of Evan Mosher. It didn't seem to stop the bleeding. The Wildcats got a goal at 12:32 from Matt Brown to go up 7-2. Ted Stephens scored 10 seconds later to put the home team up 8-2. It was Stephens third goal of the game and is first ever hattrick in the Q. Moncton heavily outshot PEI in the middle frame, 20-8.
The third period was scoreless. PEI held the edge in shots, outshooting the Wildcats 11-8.
Final shots on goal :
Moncton - 14 + 20 + 8 = 42
PEI - 7 + 8 + 11 = 26
Three Stars
1. Ted Stephens - Moncton
2. Matt Eagles - Moncton
3. Ben Duffy - PEI
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Wildcats Post Win Over Saint John
The Wildcats were coming off a 8-2 win the previous night, while Saint John was coming off a 3-2 come-from-behind overtime win against Bathurst. Saint John was missing a lot of their key players, but it came down to a goaltenders duel between Nicola Riopel and Robert Mayer. It was Moncton coming out on top, with a 3-1 win.
The Wildcats opened the scoring at 1:58, when Ted Stephens got his 4th goal of this early season to make it 1-0 for the Wildcats. Saint John tied up the game before the period would end. Francois Gauthier tied the game at 16:30. The shots were even at 12 in the opening period.
Scott Brannon scored the lone goal of the second period at 19:56, to put the Wildcats up 2-1 going into the final period. Moncton outshot Saint John 22-12 in the middle frame.
Scott Brannon sealed the game with only seven seconds left on the clock, when he beat SeaDogs goalie Robert Mayer on a late powerplay. Saint John held a a slight edge in shots in the third, 9-6.
Final shots on goal :
Moncton - 12 + 22 + 6 = 40
Saint John - 12 + 12 + 9 = 33
Three Stars
1. Robert Mayer - Saint John
2. Nicola Riopel - Moncton
3. Brandon Gormley - Moncton
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Moncton returns to action next Saturday night, when the travel to Charlottetown to take on the PEI Rocket.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Wildcats Final Roster
| 44 | Mark Barberio | D | 6.01 | 196 lbs | 1990-03-23 | Montreal, Quebec |
| 4 | Jeff Bell | D | 6.04 | 225 lbs | 1991-01-04 | Moncton, New Brunswick |
| 8 | Jesse Biduke | RW | 6.00 | 203 lbs | 1988-02-01 | Whitby, Ontario |
| 73 | Matthew Bissonnette | C | 6.03 | 172 lbs | 1992-01-16 | Beaconsfield, Quebec |
| 37 | Louis Boileau-Domingue | G | 6.01 | 178 lbs | 1992-01-16 | Mont-St-Hilaire, Quebec |
| 2 | Matt Boyle | D | 5.11 | 192 lbs | 1989-02-27 | Charlottetown, P.E.I. |
| 27 | Scott Brannon | RW | 5.11 | 192 lbs | 1989-02-28 | New Glasgow, Nova Scotia |
| 71 | Matt Brown | LW | 5.11 | 190 lbs | 1991-02-24 | Pictou, Nova Scotia |
| 17 | Randy Cameron | C | 5.11 | 188 lbs | 1989-01-28 | Cornwall, P.E.I. |
| 22 | Paul Dimitruk | D | 6.01 | 170 lbs | 1990-05-30 | Andover, MA |
| 36 | Matt Eagles | C | 5.08 | 175 lbs | 1988-01-18 | Frederiction, New Brunswick |
| 28 | Alexander Fomin | RW | 5.08 | 179 lbs | 1990-11-12 | Gomel, Minsk |
| 3 | Brandon Gormley | D | 6.01 | 175 lbs | 1992-02-18 | Murray River, P.E.I. |
| 52 | Simon Jodoin | LW | 6.00 | 170 lbs | 1990-11-20 | St-Hyacinthe, Quebec |
| 25 | Jordan Lane | RW | 6.07 | 235 lbs | 1989-07-12 | Whitehorse, Yukon |
| 10 | Pierre-Marc Lessard | LW | 6.01 | 190 lbs | 1989-06-15 | St.Gilles, Quebec |
| 91 | Devon MacAusland | C | 5.07 | 150 lbs | 1991-05-23 | Moncton, New Brunswick |
| 13 | Daniel Pettersson | C | 6.00 | 145 lbs | 1990-08-02 | Toronto, Ontario |
| 29 | Nicola Riopel | G | 6.00 | 167 lbs | 1989-02-20 | St-Pie-de-Bagot, Quebec |
| 9 | Andrew Roski | LW | 5.10 | 194 lbs | 1991-05-22 | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 58 | David Savard | D | 6.01 | 199 lbs | 1990-10-22 | St-Hyacinthe, Quebec |
| 24 | Zach Sill | C | 6.00 | 200 lbs | 1988-05-24 | Truro, Nova Scotia |
| 14 | Ted Stephens | C | 6.00 | 173 lbs | 1990-05-18 | Whitehorse, Yukon |
| 19 | Julien Tremblay | RW | 5.10 | 160 lbs | 1991-12-29 | St-Eustache, Quebec |
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Wildcats Beat Mooseheads
The Wildcats traveled to Dartmouth on Friday night to take on the Halifax Mooseheads at the Dartmouth Sportsplex. The Wildcats were the ones walking away with the win.
Halifax opened the scoring in the first period at 9:54 when Charles Bety scored a powerplay goal. The Wildcats tied up the game at 12:34 on the powerplay. Julien Tremblay put the puck past Moose starting goalie Mark Yetman, for his third goal in preseason action. Moncton outshot Halifax 14-11 in the first.
Moncton got the only goal of the second period. Matt Eagles got on the board at 7:48. Matt Boyle with the assist. Moncton once again outshot Halifax, this time by a 9-8 margin.
There was no scoring in the third period. Halifax held the edge in shots, outshooting the Wildcats 7-5.
Final shots on goal :
Moncton - 14 + 9 + 5 = 28
Halifax - 11 + 8 + 7 = 26
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Moncton returns to exhibition action on Saturday night when they host the Halifax Mooseheads at the 4plex. Game time is 7pm.
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The Wildcats have sent down defenceman Patrick Downe to the Midget AAA Fredericton Canadiens.
Halifax opened the scoring in the first period at 9:54 when Charles Bety scored a powerplay goal. The Wildcats tied up the game at 12:34 on the powerplay. Julien Tremblay put the puck past Moose starting goalie Mark Yetman, for his third goal in preseason action. Moncton outshot Halifax 14-11 in the first.
Moncton got the only goal of the second period. Matt Eagles got on the board at 7:48. Matt Boyle with the assist. Moncton once again outshot Halifax, this time by a 9-8 margin.
There was no scoring in the third period. Halifax held the edge in shots, outshooting the Wildcats 7-5.
Final shots on goal :
Moncton - 14 + 9 + 5 = 28
Halifax - 11 + 8 + 7 = 26
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Moncton returns to exhibition action on Saturday night when they host the Halifax Mooseheads at the 4plex. Game time is 7pm.
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The Wildcats have sent down defenceman Patrick Downe to the Midget AAA Fredericton Canadiens.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Wildcats Fall to SeaDogs
The Moncton Wildcats have dropped their exhibition record to 2-1 after falling 3-0 to the Saint John SeaDogs.
The SeaDogs made it 1-0 at 12:22 of the first period when Nathan Beaulieu beat Wildcats netminder Nicola Riopel on a long shot from the point. Saint John outshot Moncton 12-10 in the opening frame.
Both teams were held scoreless in the second period. Moncton held the edge in shots, outshooting the SeaDogs 10-7.
The SeaDogs upped their lead to 2-0 when Matthew Stoddard scored at 2:29. Mike Thomas sealed the win for Saint John with his empty net goal at 18:46. Moncton outshot Saint John 14-10 in the final stanza.
Final shots on goal :
Moncton - 10 + 10 + 14 = 34
Saint John - 12 + 7 + 10 = 29
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Moncton returns to action on Friday night when the travel to Halifax to take on the Mooseheads.
The SeaDogs made it 1-0 at 12:22 of the first period when Nathan Beaulieu beat Wildcats netminder Nicola Riopel on a long shot from the point. Saint John outshot Moncton 12-10 in the opening frame.
Both teams were held scoreless in the second period. Moncton held the edge in shots, outshooting the SeaDogs 10-7.
The SeaDogs upped their lead to 2-0 when Matthew Stoddard scored at 2:29. Mike Thomas sealed the win for Saint John with his empty net goal at 18:46. Moncton outshot Saint John 14-10 in the final stanza.
Final shots on goal :
Moncton - 10 + 10 + 14 = 34
Saint John - 12 + 7 + 10 = 29
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Moncton returns to action on Friday night when the travel to Halifax to take on the Mooseheads.
Wildcats Trim Roster
The Moncton Wildcats cut a dozen players on Tuesday, trimming their roster down to 30 players.
The cuts are as follows..
Goaltender - Robert Kidd
Defenceman - Samuel Cadet
Defenceman - Jonathan Taite Paul
Defenceman - Mitchell Fraser
Forward - Guy Carteciano
Forward - Michael Sicilia
Forward - Zach O'Brien
Forward - Olivier Daoust
Forward - Pascal Lariviere
Forward - Billy Martin
Forward - Cole MacMillan
Forward - Karl Blain
Also, Moncton Wildcats traded 19 year old Matthew Brenton to the Montreal Juniors in exchange for a seventh round pick in the 2009 QMJHL draft.
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The Wildcats host the Saint John SeaDogs in exhibition play tonight at the 4plex. Game time is 7pm.
The cuts are as follows..
Goaltender - Robert Kidd
Defenceman - Samuel Cadet
Defenceman - Jonathan Taite Paul
Defenceman - Mitchell Fraser
Forward - Guy Carteciano
Forward - Michael Sicilia
Forward - Zach O'Brien
Forward - Olivier Daoust
Forward - Pascal Lariviere
Forward - Billy Martin
Forward - Cole MacMillan
Forward - Karl Blain
Also, Moncton Wildcats traded 19 year old Matthew Brenton to the Montreal Juniors in exchange for a seventh round pick in the 2009 QMJHL draft.
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The Wildcats host the Saint John SeaDogs in exhibition play tonight at the 4plex. Game time is 7pm.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Wildcats Post 4-3 Shootout Exhibition Win In Bathurst
For the second night in a row, the Moncton Wildcats have beaten the Acadie Bathurst Titan.
Julien Tremblay and Matthew Bissonnette both scored for Moncton in the shootout to lift the Wildcats to a 4-3 win at the KC Irving Regional Center in Bathurst on Monday night.
The Cats opened the scoring in the first period on the powerplay when Paul Dimitruk got his first goal of the exhibition season at 11:02. A little more than two minutes later, the Wildcats struck again. Karl Blain made it 2-0 when he scored a shorthanded goal on Titan netminder Matthew Szostak at 13:48. However the Titan would cut that lead in half before the period ended. At 15:41, Vincent Couture scored an unassisted goal on Wildcats starting goalie Wendell Vye. Bathurst held the edge in shots in the first, outshooting Moncton 12-7.
Moncton scored the only goal in the middle stanza. Andrew Roski got his third goal of this preseason at 16:12 to put the visiting team up 3-1. The Wildcats outshot the Titan 14-9 in the second period.
A double minor penalty to Andrew Roski almost midway through the third allowed Bathurst to get back into the game. Jonathan Lessard got the Titan within one at 9:38. Jeremie Malouin completed the comeback for Bathurst at 10:07 when he got the puck past Wildcats goaltender Louis Domingue. Bathurst outshot Moncton 15-6 in the final frame.
And that set the stage for a shootout, as there is no overtime period in exhibition play. Julien Tremblay and Matthew Bissonnette were both able to get the puck past Titan netminder David Cassabon. While Titan shooters Gabriel Cote and Mathieu Jean-Bouliane were both stopped by Cats keeper Louis Domingue.
Final shots on goal :
Bathurst - 12 + 9 + 15 = 36
Moncton - 7 + 14 + 6 = 27
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Moncton returns to exhibition action on Wednesday night when they host the Saint John SeaDogs at 7pm.
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The Wildcats hope to trim their roster down to the 30 player range today.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Wildcats Make First Cuts
The Wildcats have cut seven players over the weekend. The cuts are as follows..
Goaltender - Rob Liberatore
Defenceman - Jared Ferguson
Defenceman - Theodore Hannah
Defenceman - Colton Cameron
Defenceman - Pier-Luc Brousseau
Forward - Colin Gates
Forward - Rob McCann
Goaltender - Rob Liberatore
Defenceman - Jared Ferguson
Defenceman - Theodore Hannah
Defenceman - Colton Cameron
Defenceman - Pier-Luc Brousseau
Forward - Colin Gates
Forward - Rob McCann
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Wildcats Squander Two Goal Leads, But Come Out On Top In Exhibition Play
The Acadie Bathurst Titan were able to erase 2-0 and 3-1 deficits, but in the end it was the Moncton Wildcats who finished on top. The Wildcats used a empty net goal by Karl Blain with exactly one minute remaining on the clock to seal the win for the home team.
The Wildcats held the advantage in the first period, outshooting the Titan 14-11. It was Julien Tremblay who got the Cats on the board first to make it 1-0 at 5:34. Matthew Bissonnette and Jordan Lane got the assists. It was a powerplay goal. The Cats then went up 2-0 at 18:09. Andrew Roski gets his first goal of this exhibition season. Karl Blain was awarded the assist. Before the period was up though, Bathurst cut the lead to one when Mathieu Jean-Bouliane got the puck past Louis Domingue. The score was 2-1 after 20 minutes.
Bathurst held the edge in play in the second period, outshooting the Wildcats 15-7. But it was Moncton getting on the board at 5:56 on the powerplay. Patrick Downe was able to beat Titan netminder Frederic Piche, with Andrew Roski and Brandon Gormley assisting on the goal. The Titan would come back and score two goals in under two minutes. Jordan Bernier got his first goal at 8:42 and then Vincent Arseneau tied up the game at 10:07. Arseneau's goal was on the powerplay.
Bathurst took its first lead of the night when Jonathan Lessard scored a powerplay goal 5:12 into the final frame. Their lead wouldn't last long though. Guy Carteciano drew the Cats even at 9:13. Michael Sicilia and Jordan Lane drew the assists. Moncton then went back on top for good at 12:44 on an unassisted goal by Julien Tremblay. It was Tremblay's second goal of the night. Moncton then sealed the win with an empty netter in the final moments of play. The Titan outshot the Cats 16-9 in the final 20 minutes.
And it just wouldn't be an exhibition games without a little bit of fisticuffs. The anticipated bout of Jordan Lane and Marshall Worden wasn't much of a tilt. Lane had a hard time keeping his balance, which hampered him from really being able to get any quality shots in. The other tilt between Andrew Roski and Jeremy Martin had a little more fireworks. Both players got some decent shots in.
Each team split goaltending duties. Louis Domingue started, while Wendell Vye came in for the second half of the game. While Bathurst started Frederic Piche and replaced him half way through the game with Guillaume Nadeau.
Final shots on goal :
Bathurst - 11 + 15 + 16 = 42
Moncton - 14 + 7 + 9 = 30
Three Stars:
1 - Moncton - Julien Tremblay
2 - Bathurst - Jordan Bernier
3 - Moncton - Andrew Roski
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Moncton returns to exhibition action tomorrow ( Monday ) night when they travel to Bathurst to take on the Titan.
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My general thoughts on the game and on players . .
It was a scrambly game, but that's to be expected in these rookies first game. I thought the line of Bissonnette, Roski and Tremblay were really good. I thought they played really well together. This line got half of the goals. I'd really like to see Roski stick. He's got some skill and he's also the type that can be a bit of an agitator.
I thought Gormley had a good game. I don't think he really looks out of place. He has a decent shot when he can get it off.
Dimitruk also played well I thought. I think you could see him in the top 4 D by the end of the season.
Lane . . I was really anxious to see this kid play. I was kind of disappointed. He's a very slow skater. Kind of looked awkward. When it came to the fight, his balance didn't really help him. I'd love to have someone of his size on the team, but from what I've seen, he doesn't really bring anything to the table.
I think O'Brien may have a shot at breaking the lineup. I seem to notice him a lot out there.
The Wildcats held the advantage in the first period, outshooting the Titan 14-11. It was Julien Tremblay who got the Cats on the board first to make it 1-0 at 5:34. Matthew Bissonnette and Jordan Lane got the assists. It was a powerplay goal. The Cats then went up 2-0 at 18:09. Andrew Roski gets his first goal of this exhibition season. Karl Blain was awarded the assist. Before the period was up though, Bathurst cut the lead to one when Mathieu Jean-Bouliane got the puck past Louis Domingue. The score was 2-1 after 20 minutes.
Bathurst held the edge in play in the second period, outshooting the Wildcats 15-7. But it was Moncton getting on the board at 5:56 on the powerplay. Patrick Downe was able to beat Titan netminder Frederic Piche, with Andrew Roski and Brandon Gormley assisting on the goal. The Titan would come back and score two goals in under two minutes. Jordan Bernier got his first goal at 8:42 and then Vincent Arseneau tied up the game at 10:07. Arseneau's goal was on the powerplay.
Bathurst took its first lead of the night when Jonathan Lessard scored a powerplay goal 5:12 into the final frame. Their lead wouldn't last long though. Guy Carteciano drew the Cats even at 9:13. Michael Sicilia and Jordan Lane drew the assists. Moncton then went back on top for good at 12:44 on an unassisted goal by Julien Tremblay. It was Tremblay's second goal of the night. Moncton then sealed the win with an empty netter in the final moments of play. The Titan outshot the Cats 16-9 in the final 20 minutes.
And it just wouldn't be an exhibition games without a little bit of fisticuffs. The anticipated bout of Jordan Lane and Marshall Worden wasn't much of a tilt. Lane had a hard time keeping his balance, which hampered him from really being able to get any quality shots in. The other tilt between Andrew Roski and Jeremy Martin had a little more fireworks. Both players got some decent shots in.
Each team split goaltending duties. Louis Domingue started, while Wendell Vye came in for the second half of the game. While Bathurst started Frederic Piche and replaced him half way through the game with Guillaume Nadeau.
Final shots on goal :
Bathurst - 11 + 15 + 16 = 42
Moncton - 14 + 7 + 9 = 30
Three Stars:
1 - Moncton - Julien Tremblay
2 - Bathurst - Jordan Bernier
3 - Moncton - Andrew Roski
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Moncton returns to exhibition action tomorrow ( Monday ) night when they travel to Bathurst to take on the Titan.
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My general thoughts on the game and on players . .
It was a scrambly game, but that's to be expected in these rookies first game. I thought the line of Bissonnette, Roski and Tremblay were really good. I thought they played really well together. This line got half of the goals. I'd really like to see Roski stick. He's got some skill and he's also the type that can be a bit of an agitator.
I thought Gormley had a good game. I don't think he really looks out of place. He has a decent shot when he can get it off.
Dimitruk also played well I thought. I think you could see him in the top 4 D by the end of the season.
Lane . . I was really anxious to see this kid play. I was kind of disappointed. He's a very slow skater. Kind of looked awkward. When it came to the fight, his balance didn't really help him. I'd love to have someone of his size on the team, but from what I've seen, he doesn't really bring anything to the table.
I think O'Brien may have a shot at breaking the lineup. I seem to notice him a lot out there.
My First Taste of Training Camp . .
Got a chance to take in some training camp on Saturday night. I attended the Red vs White scrimmage. It was my first look at the players in camp.
Jonathan Lessard
Jordan Bernier
Mathieu Jean-Boulianne
Vincent Arseneau
Jérémie Malouin
Kevin Talbot
Mark DiCarlo
Gabriel Côté
Andrew Widdington
Francis Hevey
Marshall Worden
Joseph Moffa
Here are a few of my comments on some of the players, as I posted on the QMJHL Atlantic Division forum .
Team White
Dimitruk - Looked like a veteran out there. Really wish this kid could've been here last year. Makes good decisions out there.
Bell - Big kid. Looked good out there. Could sure use his size.
O'Brien - Hit the scoresheet a few times.
Sill - No real comment on his play, just looking forward to seeing him as captain.
MacAusland - Looked good there. He seemed to control the play at times. Looking forward to seeing what he can do this year, if he's healthy.
Domingue - He's a big kid. Played real well. I think he'll be the guy to back up Riopel.
Team Red
Gormley - I don't think he played too bad. He needs to bulk up some and fill out. Interested to see what he developes into.
Biduke - The guys looking good. He's dropped 15 pounds they say.. it could be more. He's dropped weight and he's a bit faster. With the shape he's in and his touch around the net, I hope he can produce 30-40 goals.
Bissonnette - He had some good shifts. Might not make this squad, but he will be a part of the Wildcats in the future.
Barberio - His skating has improved and I just love watching this kid. And he's still only 18!
Dimitruk - Looked like a veteran out there. Really wish this kid could've been here last year. Makes good decisions out there.
Bell - Big kid. Looked good out there. Could sure use his size.
O'Brien - Hit the scoresheet a few times.
Sill - No real comment on his play, just looking forward to seeing him as captain.
MacAusland - Looked good there. He seemed to control the play at times. Looking forward to seeing what he can do this year, if he's healthy.
Domingue - He's a big kid. Played real well. I think he'll be the guy to back up Riopel.
Team Red
Gormley - I don't think he played too bad. He needs to bulk up some and fill out. Interested to see what he developes into.
Biduke - The guys looking good. He's dropped 15 pounds they say.. it could be more. He's dropped weight and he's a bit faster. With the shape he's in and his touch around the net, I hope he can produce 30-40 goals.
Bissonnette - He had some good shifts. Might not make this squad, but he will be a part of the Wildcats in the future.
Barberio - His skating has improved and I just love watching this kid. And he's still only 18!
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No cuts have been made official yet, however, it's been said over on the QMJHL Atlantic Division Forum that 5 cuts were made after last night's scrimmage. No names are known. Also, it's been said that Matt Irving has left camp.
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The Wildcats will host the Acadie Bathurst Titan at the 4plex tonight in preseason action. The Wildcats will be using a full rookie roster, while it looks like Bathurst will be doing pretty much the same. This is the tentative roster that Bathurst will be going with tonight . .
Goaltenders
Guillaume Nadeau
Frédéric Piché
Defence
Defence
Marc-André Dupuis
Keven Levesque
Mitchell Kerr
Samuel Lachance
Jeremy Martin
Grégoire Arsenault
Keven Levesque
Mitchell Kerr
Samuel Lachance
Jeremy Martin
Grégoire Arsenault
Forwards
Jonathan Lessard
Jordan Bernier
Mathieu Jean-Boulianne
Vincent Arseneau
Jérémie Malouin
Kevin Talbot
Mark DiCarlo
Gabriel Côté
Andrew Widdington
Francis Hevey
Marshall Worden
Joseph Moffa
I'll be attending the game and there will be a game recap to follow.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Wildcats Add Two More Free Agents
The Wildcats have added two more free agents to their training camp roster. The club has signed goaltender Rob Kidd (18) and forward Michael Sicilia (17) to free agent tryouts. Both played Midget AAA in Toronto last season. Each club may invite 20 free agents to camp. The Cats currently have 14.
In other news, it has been confirmed that Yasin Cisse will not be attending camp. Also, defenceman Matt Furlotte and forward Brett Frazee will both not be attending. Furlotte will be undergoing surgery soon and will be out most of the season. Frazee plans on playing Junior A in Truro this season.
The Wildcats open camp on Friday. There will be scrimmages from 9am-11am and again from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
The New Season is Fast Approaching!
The Wildcats will be looking to turn things around in the 2008-2009 season after a year that seen them struggle and miss the playoffs. The Cats have a good core of players returning from last season, along with some new faces that were acquired in the draft.
The schedule for training camp is not yet out, however I have posted the exhibition game schedule. Once I know the schedule of events for camp, I will post it.
Meanwhile, for season ticket holders.. tickets are available for pick up August 28 & 29 from 10am - 8pm and again on August 30 from 10am - 1pm. Tickets can be picked up in the Coliseum lobby in front of the Wildcats office.
For more information on your Moncton Wildcats, check out http://www.moncton-wildcats.com/ .
The schedule for training camp is not yet out, however I have posted the exhibition game schedule. Once I know the schedule of events for camp, I will post it.
Meanwhile, for season ticket holders.. tickets are available for pick up August 28 & 29 from 10am - 8pm and again on August 30 from 10am - 1pm. Tickets can be picked up in the Coliseum lobby in front of the Wildcats office.
For more information on your Moncton Wildcats, check out http://www.moncton-wildcats.com/ .