Wildcats Repeat as QMJHL Champions, Playoff Matchups Set

The Moncton Wildcats have secured the top seed in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) playoffs, repeating as regular season champions for the first time in franchise history. With the conclusion of the regular season on Saturday, the eight first-round playoff duels are now officially set.

Wildcats Dominate, Secure First Place

Moncton clinched first place in the overall standings and the Eastern Conference with a decisive 6-1 victory over the Charlottetown Islanders. The Wildcats finished with a record of 50-10-2-2.

Eastern Conference First Round Matchups

• Moncton Wildcats vs. Saint John Sea Dogs: This series will begin on Friday, March 27, at the Avenir Centre.
• Chicoutimi Saguenéens vs. Halifax Mooseheads: The first game is scheduled for March 27.
• Charlottetown Islanders vs. Quebec Remparts: This matchup will also begin on March 27, with the Islanders hosting.
• Newfoundland Regiment vs. Cape Breton Eagles: This series will kick off on Thursday, March 26, due to geographical considerations.

Western Conference Playoff Picture

• Rouyn-Noranda Huskies vs. Gatineau Matériaux: The series begins March 27.
• Blainville-Boisbriand Armada vs. Victoriaville Tigres: The first game is set for March 27 at the Sports Rousseau Center of Excellence.
• Drummondville Voltigeurs vs. Foreurs de Val-d’Or: This series will launch on March 27.
• Shawinigan Cataractes vs. Sherbrooke Phoenix: The first match will capture place on March 27.

The Drummondville Voltigeurs had an opportunity to overtake the Huskies and Armada for first place in the West, but were defeated on Saturday.

Teams Eliminated from Playoff Contention

The Océanic of Rimouski and the Drakkar of Baie-Comeau did not qualify for the playoffs this season.

“Every game has some significance to it, and especially this time of year,” said Wildcats head coach Gardiner MacDougall.

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FAQ

• When do the QMJHL playoffs start? The first round of the playoffs begins on March 26, and 27.
• Who is the top seed in the QMJHL? The Moncton Wildcats are the top seed.
• Which teams did not make the playoffs? The Océanic of Rimouski and the Drakkar of Baie-Comeau did not qualify.

The QMJHL playoffs promise to be an exciting showcase of young talent. With the regular season in the books, all eyes now turn to the battle for the President’s Cup.