After seven grueling games in the playoff semi-finals, the Moncton Wildcats triumphed over the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada on Tuesday night, punching their ticket to the finals against the Chicoutimi Saguenéens. With a final score of 6-2, the Wildcats defeated Armada in front of a home crowd of 7,500 fans at the Avenir Centre. Moncton scored three third period goals to clinch the series in the deciding game. The Wildcats will now take on Chicoutimi for the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League championship. The Wildcats have won the Gilles-Courteau Trophy three times but are still hunting for their first Memorial Cup. Game 1 is Friday night at the Avenir Centre. The Memorial Cup will be held in Kelowna, B.C., from May 21 to 31. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
