Overview

• Gabe Smith tallied two goals and two assists to spark Moncton’s victory over Rimouski.
• Mathis Rousseau stopped 32 shots to anchor Moncton’s defense and secure their first tournament win after opening with two losses.
• Juraj Pekarcik and Julius Sumpf each contributed a goal and an assist to bolster the Wildcats’ offense.
• Rimouski became the first Memorial Cup host to finish winless since the London Knights in 2014.
• Moncton earned its Memorial Cup berth by capturing the QMJHL title over Rimouski in a six-game series last month.