On Friday night, the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League witnessed several exciting matchups that showcased the skills of young hockey talents. The Moncton Wildcats dominated their game against the Acadie-Bathurst Titan, emerging victorious with a commanding score of 7-1. This victory was powered by Markus Vidicek, who delivered an outstanding performance by scoring three goals and providing an assist. Gabe Smith also contributed significantly, scoring one goal and assisting on two others. Additional goals for the Wildcats came from Caleb Desnoyers, who netted two, and Julius Sumpf, while goaltender Mathis Rousseau stood tall in net by stopping 24 shots. For the Titan, Maddex Marmulak managed to score their only goal of the night, but it was not enough to shift the tide of the game.
In another notable game, the Rimouski Oceanic faced off against the Saint John Sea Dogs, with Rimouski triumphing in a high-scoring affair that ended 7-3. Mael St-Denis was the standout player for the Oceanic, scoring three times. Supporting him in the offensive effort were Eriks Mateiko, who scored two goals, as well as Jacob Mathieu and Jonathan Fauchon, each contributing one goal. Goaltender Mathis Langevin played a key role as well, making 29 saves to preserve the lead. The Sea Dogs had a valiant effort, with Tyler Peddle, Dylan Rozzi, and William Yared all finding the back of the net.
In Val-d'Or, the Baie-Comeau Drakkar faced the Foreurs, securing a commanding 10-5 victory. Justin Poirier led the charge for the Drakkar with two goals and two assists. Matyas Melovsky also had a prolific night, adding a goal along with three assists. Other contributors included Samuel Brunet, who scored twice, and Alexis Bernier, Justin Gendron, Evan Courtois, Raoul Boilard, and Louis-Charles Plourde, who each added to the tally. For the Foreurs, Noah Reinhart scored twice, while Philippe Veilleux, William Bishop, and Jordan Labelle rounded out the scoring for the team.
In a closely contested match, the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies edged out the Drummondville Voltigeurs in a thrilling shootout, winning 6-5. Remi Gelinas was pivotal for the Huskies, scoring two goals during regulation and netting the only shootout goal to secure the win. Additional support came from Nathan Langlois, Benjamin Brunelle, and Axel Dufresne, who each added a goal. The Voltigeurs put up a strong fight, with Ethan Gauthier scoring two goals, alongside contributions from Justin Larose, William Dumont, and Jesse Allecia.
Over in Quebec, the Sherbrooke Phoenix delivered a stellar performance, blanking the Remparts with a 4-0 scoreline. Goaltender Linards Feldbergs earned the shutout by stopping 18 shots, demonstrating remarkable skill between the pipes. Offensive contributions came from Chad Bellemare, Hugo Marcil, Elia Pedrotti, and Zachary Paulhus, who each found the net. Louis-Antoine Denault, the netminder for the Remparts, faced numerous shots, stopping 25 but ultimately finishing on the losing side.
In Halifax, the Mooseheads triumphed over the Chicoutimi Saguenéens, winning decisively with a score of 5-1. Caylen Blake was the standout performer, scoring twice for the Mooseheads, while William Bent, Shawn Carrier, and Brady Schultz each added to the score. Jacob Steinman played well in goal, making 26 saves to keep the Saguenéens at bay. Christophe Berthelot scored the only goal for Chicoutimi, but it was not enough to change the outcome of the match.
The Blainville-Boisbriand Armada prevailed in a high-scoring showdown against the Shawinigan Cataractes, winning 7-5. Egor Goriunov played a crucial role for the Armada, scoring two goals and assisting on two others. Olivier Lemieux matched him with two goals as well, while Xavier Villeneuve contributed a goal and two assists. The Cataractes put on a strong offensive display as well, with Louis-Philippe Fontaine leading their charge by scoring twice and adding an assist.
