QMJHL: Wildcats top Huskies 5-3 in Game 1 of conference semifinal series

QMJHL: Wildcats top Huskies 5-3 in Game 1 of conference semifinal series

MONCTON — Markus Vidicek and Caleb Desnoyers each had a goal and an assist as the Moncton Wildcats topped the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 5-3 on Thursday to take Game 1 of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League conference semifinal series.

Cats top Huskies in Final Four opener

The Wildcats opened the QMJHL semifinals with a thrilling 5-3 victory over Rouyn-Noranda before 4600 fans at Avenir Centre on Thursday night. Centreman Gabe Smith was a dominant force, setting up three Moncton goals to lead the attack. A Huskies powerplay goal by Bill Zonnon cut the Cats lead to 4-3 before Julius Sump hit the empty net at 19:06. Cats goaltender Mathis Rousseau was outstanding with 36 saves and First Star honours, the Cats had 24…

Cats top Huskies in Final Four opener - Moncton Wildcats

The Wildcats opened the QMJHL semifinals with a thrilling 5-3 victory over Rouyn-Noranda before 4600 fans at Avenir Centre on Thursday night. Centreman Gabe Smith was a dominant force, setting up three Moncton goals to lead the attack. A Huskies powerplay goal by Bill Zonnon cut the Cats lead to 4-3 before Julius Sump hit the empty net at 19:06. Cats goaltender Mathis Rousseau was outstanding with 36 saves and First Star honours, the Cats had …