The Halifax Mooseheads are set to host the Drummondville Voltigeurs tonight at 7 p.m. for Game 3 of their best-of-seven playoff series. This matchup follows a surprising turn of events where the Mooseheads managed to secure two upset victories over the Voltigeurs during Games 1 and 2, held in Drummondville this past weekend.
In the opening game on Friday, the Mooseheads defeated Drummondville with a close score of 3-2. The following night, they continued their momentum by winning in a dramatic shootout, again finishing with a scoreline of 3-2. These victories are particularly notable given the context of the teams' standings; Halifax entered the playoffs as the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Voltigeurs completed the regular season as the top team in the Western Conference.
Garreth MacDonald, the play-by-play announcer for the Mooseheads, shared insights with 95.7 NewsRadio, expressing that the outcomes of the games, while surprising to many, were not unexpected for those closely following the team. “There has been a lot of belief in that Mooseheads dressing room that once they get to the playoffs, they can make a little bit of noise,” MacDonald emphasized, highlighting the confidence and determination within the Mooseheads' roster.
Fans and followers of the Mooseheads are undoubtedly excited for tonight's game, which will kick off with the pre-game show beginning at 6:30 p.m. on 95.7 NewsRadio. As the series unfolds, the Mooseheads aim to capitalize on their recent successes and continue challenging the higher-seeded Voltigeurs in what promises to be an exhilarating series of playoff hockey.