Caleb Desnoyers showcased an impressive performance on Friday, leading the Moncton Wildcats to an 8-2 victory over the Val-d’Or Foreurs. The game took place during a busy schedule in the LHJMQ, with Desnoyers netting two goals and providing four assists.
200th Career Point Achieved
This standout performance allowed Desnoyers to reach the milestone of 200 points since his entry into the Cecchini circuit. His fourth point of the night came as an assist on a goal scored by Gavin Cornforth, who also contributed two assists in this high-scoring game.
Contributions from Teammates
Several other players made significant contributions to the Wildcats’ offensive onslaught:
- Tommy Bleyl, Niko Tournas, Evan Dépatie, Alex Mercier, and Preston Lounsbury each scored one goal.
Moncton has now scored 55 goals in nine games since February began, highlighting their offensive strength.
Game Highlights from Other Matches
In another LHJMQ matchup, the Cape Breton Eagles narrowly defeated the Quebec Remparts 4-3. The Eagles initially established a 3-0 lead in the first period, but the Remparts gradually fought back to level the score. The decisive goal came from Adam Klaus, who scored his seventh of the season at 13:07 of the third period.
Top Performers in the Eagles vs. Remparts Game
- Lucas Romeo scored twice for the Eagles.
- Maddox Dagenais, Andreas Straka, and Xavier Lebel responded for the Remparts.
Meanwhile, the Sherbrooke Phoenix pitted themselves against the Chicoutimi Saguenéens, winning 3-1. Loïc Poirier and Thomas Rousseau each scored in the first period, while the Saguenéens managed to reply through Maxim Schäfer late in the second. PJ Fagan sealed the Phoenix’s victory with his first goal of the season.
Strong Showing by Huskies
Finally, the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies dominated the Gatineau Olympiques, winning 6-1. Six different players scored for the Huskies, including Benjamin Brunelle, Lars Steiner, and Antoine St-Laurent. Samuel Beauchemin had a hand in half of the team’s goals, further underscoring the team’s offensive depth.
As the season progresses, the performances of players like Caleb Desnoyers continue to draw attention and excitement within the LHJMQ.
