The Road to Kelowna starts NOW (Season 9 Episode 27)
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The Moncton Wildcast Podcast kicks off Season 9, Episode 27 with a lively discussion on the upcoming playoff run for the Moncton Wildcats, whose path to Kelowna begins with a first-round matchup against the St. John's Seadogs. Hosts Adam Lund and Jeremy Boucher reflect on the team’s historic regular season — a 50-10-2-2 record, the first in QMJHL history to achieve such a mark — and celebrate the individual accolades, including Rudy Guimau’s Jacques Plante Trophy and Maxime Massé’s 102-point season. The hosts express frustration with Ticketmaster’s pricing, calling it a barrier to fan access, while also praising Luke Combs for keeping tickets affordable. They dive into the 'Legends Team' segment, spotlighting players drafted or traded to Moncton but who never played for the team, highlighting stories of missed opportunities and personal journeys. The episode features a deep dive into the upcoming playoff series, with guest Jamie Tozer from Station Nation offering insights on the Seadogs’ underwhelming season, coaching changes, and key players like Alexi Joseph and Max Cote. The hosts emphasize the importance of fan support, promote the upcoming bus trip to St. John, and close with a heartfelt tribute to the team’s journey and the community’s role in their success.
The Moncton Wildcats are on a historic 50-10-2-2 regular season, the first in QMJHL history to achieve such a record.
Rudy Guimau is the Jacques Plante Trophy winner with a career-low 2.14 GAA, a key leader heading into the playoffs.
The Wildcats are 36-0 when leading after two periods and 17-3-0-1 when outshot — a testament to their resilience and opportunism.
Ticketmaster’s pricing is criticized as a major barrier to fan access, with hosts calling for more affordable ticketing like Luke Combs’ model.
The 'Legends Team' segment celebrates players drafted by Moncton but who never played for the team, highlighting stories of missed paths.
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Welcome & Ticketmaster Rant
“I mean, I haven't had anyone yet come up to me and get annoyed with me for making tickets affordable for my fans.”
Wildcats' Historic Season & Awards
“Only the night... team in history to do that the last time was Quebec in 2022-2023.”
The Legends Team: Players Who Never Played
“The legend in my book is any player who was drafted by the Wildcats, traded to the Wildcats, could be a story behind them as well. But they just never reported to Moncton.”
Weekly Rewind: Playoff Momentum
“This team is 36-0 when they have the lead. Nobody had a winning record in the league when trailing after two periods.”
Previewing the Seadogs Series
With guest Jamie Tozer, the hosts break down the upcoming playoff series against the St. John’s Seadogs. They discuss the Seadogs’ disappointing season, coaching change to Brian Casey, and key players like Alexi Joseph and Max Cote. The episode emphasizes the underdog potential and the importance of fan support.
“I mean, I haven't had anyone yet come up to me and get annoyed with me for making tickets affordable for my fans.”
“This team is 36-0 when they have the lead. Nobody had a winning record in the league when trailing after two periods.”
“The legend in my book is any player who was drafted by the Wildcats, traded to the Wildcats, could be a story behind them as well. But they just never reported to Moncton.”
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Moncton Wildcats
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St. John's Seadogs
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Jamie Tozer
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Adam Lund
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Jeremy Boucher
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Ticketmaster
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Rudy Guimau
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Alexi Joseph
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Maxime Massé
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Brian Casey
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