The Moncton Wildcats' Alex Mercier celebrates moments after scoring the winning goal in game four against the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, sending the Wildcats to the QMJHL finals. (Moncton Wildcats/Facebook)
The Moncton Wildcats are heading into a do-or-die matchup Wednesday night as they take on the host Rimouski Océanic in the final round-robin game of the 2025 Memorial Cup.
Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. AST, with the stakes high for Moncton. A win secures them a spot in Friday’s semifinal against the OHL champion London Knights. A loss would end their tournament run.
The Wildcats are coming off a tough 3–1 loss to the WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers on Monday. Despite a strong third-period push, Moncton couldn’t overcome an early two-goal deficit. .
Moncton will be looking to bounce back with a more complete effort against Rimouski, who are still searching for their first win of the tournament.
The winner of Wednesday’s game will advance to face the London Knights in the semi-final.
