In their regular season finale, the Mooseheads experienced a dramatic turn of events after a strong start. Sam Rousseau scored his first career hat trick and had four points, but despite holding a 4-1 lead, Halifax allowed five unanswered goals to lose 6-4 against the Regiment. Goalie Nick Cirka faced a relentless onslaught, making 46 saves but ultimately conceding six goals. The result capped off a season for the Mooseheads, who improved their standing significantly over last year. They will head into the playoffs as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference.

By the Numbers
  • Sam Rousseau achieved his first career hat trick with four points in the game.
  • The Mooseheads finished the season with a record of 29-29-3-3, totaling 64 points.
Yes, But

The Mooseheads' playoff hopes may be challenged as they face the heavily favored Chicoutimi Sagueneens. Despite their season improvement, the team will need to demonstrate resilience against a top contender.

State of Play
  • Halifax will represent the Eastern Conference as the seventh seed in the playoffs.
  • Owen Bresson is serving a suspension and will return for Game 3 of the playoffs.
What's Next

The Mooseheads will begin their playoff campaign against the Chicoutimi Sagueneens on March 27, with Games 1 and 2 slated to take place in Chicoutimi.

Bottom Line

Despite a promising season marked by improvements, the Mooseheads must overcome significant challenges to advance in the playoffs, starting with their matchup against a top team in the league.