The Moncton Wildcats are set to face the Val-d'Or Foreurs in Round 2 of the playoffs, following a 4-game sweep of the Sea Dogs. The Foreurs enter after a surprising upset against the Drummondville Voltigeurs. In Round 1, the Wildcats dominated, outscoring their opponents 21-6, with several players contributing significantly to their offense, including Gavin Cornforth, who scored 6 goals. Both teams have previously met twice this season, with the Wildcats winning convincingly in both encounters.

By the Numbers
  • Wildcats outscored opponents 21-6 in Round 1.
  • Gavin Cornforth led with 6 goals across 4 games.
State of Play
  • The Wildcats will play their first two home games on April 10 and 11.
  • Foreurs' Pjilippe Veilleux, second in league scoring, poses a notable threat with 96 points in the regular season.
What's Next

The upcoming games will be critical for both teams, especially as the Wildcats aim to maintain their offensive momentum against a Foreurs squad that has shown they can compete. The results from these matches will set the tone for the rest of the series.

Bottom Line

The Wildcats must leverage their strong scoring and recent momentum to secure an early lead in the series. Their previous wins against Val-d'Or will bolster their confidence, but they will need to remain vigilant against a team capable of causing upsets.