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Toronto Star
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Star
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 Wednesday night. The Wildcats will take on the London Knights in Friday's semifinal. The winner of that matchup meets the Medicine Hat Tigers in Sunday's final.
Ottawa Citizen
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
'Whatever happens tonight, we are going to live tomorrow'
Article content Article content As Taylor MacDougall, general manager of the Moncton Wildcats, and his family dealt with the sudden passing of his father-in-law Patrick Buckley on Monday, the Wildcats continued preparation for their final preliminary game of the Memorial Cup. Article content Article content That came with an understanding that regardless of the result against the Rimouski Oceanic in a contest that could end their season, the game itself is just that – a game. Article content Article content More importantly, a philosophy the team embraced early in the season, F.O.E. – Family Over Everything – is serving as foundational pillar, more significant than any final score. Article content 'Yes, it is a hockey game, but it's not like Patrick the other day, that lost his life,' Gardiner MacDougall said during his pre-game availability prior to Wednesday's contest in Rimouski. 'Whatever happens tonight, we are going to live tomorrow.' Article content On Monday, just 20 minutes before the Wildcats were set to hit the ice against the Medicine Hat Tigers, Taylor MacDougall was contacted by Rimouski RCMP, who told him Buckley had passed away in Rimouski. Buckley had driven to the city from New Brunswick that day and was out golfing. Article content Article content Taylor informed his father Gardiner, the Wildcats head coach, five minutes before the puck dropped and immediately went to the police department. Article content 'Instead of watching the first period of the game, he has to go to the RCMP and identify his father-in-law that's passed away,' Gardiner MacDougall said. 'You don't have a manual or a manuscript for that kind of thing. He has handled it amazing, as he has handled this year.' Article content Through 48 extremely difficult hours, the team players, staff and organization were united in their support for Taylor and his family as well as the Buckleys. Article content Expressions of condolences came in from across the hockey world in the two days since, offering support for the Wildcats' GM and his family.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Knights and Tigers battle for berth in Memorial Cup final
Austin Elliott is seen in round robin game 3 of the 2025 Memorial Cup between the Rimouski Océanic and the London Knights on May 25, 2025, at the Colisée Financière Sun Life in Rimouski, Qc. (Source: Vincent Ethier/CHL)
CTV News
24-05-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Tigers strike late to defeat Rimouski 5-4 in Memorial Cup opener
The Medicine Hat Tigers won their opening game at the 2025 Memorial Cup Friday, defeating Rimouski 5-4. The Medicine Hat Tigers struck first at the Memorial Cup, defeating the Rimouski Oceanic 5-4 Friday night. Hunter St. Martin scored late in the third to provide the margin of victory. Ryder Ritchie opened the scoring for the Tigers a little more than halfway through the first period. Alexandre Blais scored late in the first to tie it at a goal apiece. Midway through the middle frame, Mael St-Denis scored to take a 2-1 lead before Bryce Pickford scored late to tie it up. Pickford has set a CHL record (modern era) for defencemen, scoring goals in in nine straight games. Jacob Mathieu tipped in a shot to give Rimouski a 3-2 lead, but Pickford scored again to tie it at three apiece. Gavin McKenna scored in the third to give the Tigers a 4-3 lead, but Rimouski got a power play goal from Jonathan Fauchon scored to tie it up again. That set the stage for St. Martin, who tipped home a centering pass from Tanner Molendyk to give Medicine Hat the win – on the 18th anniversary of their last Memorial Cup win. Harrison Meneghin stopped 20 shots for Medicine Hat to pick up the victory. Next up for the Tigers is a Monday matchup with QMJHL champion Moncton Wildcats. Puck drop is scheduled for 5 p.m.
CTV News
20-05-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Moncton Wildcats top Rimouski Océanic 3-2 to win first QMJHL title since 2010
The Moncton Wildcats are the 2025 QMJHL Champions after defeating the Rimouski Oceanic 3-2 on Monday.
