QMJHL: Wildcats top Huskies 5-3 in Game 1 of conference semifinal series

MONCTON — Markus Vidicek and Caleb Desnoyers each had a goal and an assist as the Moncton Wildcats topped the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 5-3 on Thursday to take Game 1 of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League conference semifinal series.

Loke Johansson, Maxime Coté and Julius Sumpf, with an empty-netter, also contributed goals for Moncton. The Wildcats outscored the Huskies 3-1 in the third period after entering the frame tied 2-2.

Mathis Rousseau stopped 36 shots in the win.

Bill Zonnon, Ty Higgins and Samuel Beauchemin replied for Rouyn-Noranda.

Samuel Meloche turned away 19 of 23 shots.

Game 2 in the best-of-seven series is set for Friday.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 24, 2025.