Wildcats Edge Huskies for 2-0 Semifinal Lead
April 25, 2025 - Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Moncton Wildcats News Release
The Wildcats pulled off another dramatic playoff win, 2-1 over Rouyn-Noranda to take a 2-0 Gilles-Courteau Trophy semifinal series lead heading into Quebec next week.
Trailing 1-0 after two periods, the Cats stunned the Huskies with two goals 40 seconds apart, by Natan Grenier and the game-winner delivered by Preston Lounsbury, his 4th of the playoffs.
Huskies pulled goaltender Sam Meloche with 2:48 remaining but the Wildcats held the fort - aided by key saves from Rudy Guimond, who improves to an amazing 22-0 in the Moncton net.
THREE STARS:
1 #20 PRESTON LOUNSBURY (1G,1A)
2 #6 Bill Zonnon, ROU (1G)
3 #25 RUDY GIUMOND (28 SAVES)
6,800 fans attended Game 2 at the Avenir Centre. Moncton won the series opener 5-3.
The Cats move into the Glencore Arena for Games 3 & 4 Tuesday and Wednesday in Rouyn-Noranda at 8pm ATL next week. A fifth game, if required, would switch back to the Avenir Centre on Friday, May 2nd at 7pm.
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Article by Marty Kingston
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