US EditionWildcats advance to Memorial Cup semifinal with 6-2 win over Oceanic
- The Moncton Wildcats defeated the Rimouski Oceanic 6-2 on May 28, 2025, to advance to the Memorial Cup semifinal in Rimouski.
- The Wildcats trailed 2-1 and were outshot 17-6 after the first period, reflecting their slow start in this do-or-die game.
- Key players Gabe Smith scored twice, while Mathis Rousseau made 32 saves, supporting the Wildcats' comeback and strong second and third periods.
- Rimouski captain Jacob Mathieu highlighted that the Wildcats' ability to capitalize on key moments ultimately determined the outcome of a closely contested game.
- The Wildcats will face the London Knights in Friday's semifinal, with the winner advancing to Sunday’s final against the Medicine Hat Tigers.
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Wildcats stave off elimination with 6-2 win at Memorial Cup
Continued great goaltending and the return of their high-powered offence proved to be the critical cogs for the Moncton Wildcats Wednesday as they downed the Rimouski Oceanic 6-2 in the final preliminary round game of the 2025 Memorial Cup.
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Wildcats advance to Memorial Cup semifinal with 6-2 win over Oceanic
RIMOUSKI - Gabe Smith scored two goals and had two assists as the Moncton Wildcats advanced to the Memorial Cup semifinal with a 6-2 win over the Rimouski Oceanic on
Wildcats advance to Memorial Cup semi-finals
Photo credit: Vincent Ethier The Moncton Wildcats booked their spot in the semi-finals of the 2025 Memorial Cup after a 6-2 win over the Rimouski Oceanic. Gabe Smith (UTA) scored twice while Julius Sumpf, Juraj Pekarcik (STL), Etienne Morin (CGY) and Alex Mercier scored for the Wildcats as Mathis Rousseau stopped 32 shots. Rimouski had…
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