RIVALRY CUP REPORT

T & T LIKES THE CUP
The Moncton Times & Transcript enjoyed the December 13 Rivalry Cup game they decided to tell the world. This is what they had to say about the Wildcats’ 7-3 over Saint John:

If there wasn't already an intense rivalry between the Moncton Wildcats and the Saint John Sea Dogs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, there definitely is now.

The fans responded to this intriguing matchup, as 5,298 were in attendance and, at least the Moncton fans, got their money's worth. I can honestly say that the game was certainly the most intense regular season contest -- in any sport -- I've seen in my three years in Moncton.

Final score was Moncton 7, Saint John 3, with the overall winner being hockey fans and the QMJHL.

What was even more surprising was how many Sea Dogs fans had made the trip from Saint John to try to help will their side to a 23rd straight victory. Normally when the away team scores at the Coliseum the crowd goes quite silent, but there were plenty of diehards dressed in Sea Dog blue there to jump out of their seats and cheer.

To view the full article written by Cole Hobson click HERE.

ANYTHING ELSE TO GIVE?
If your New Year's Eve plans are set to be held anywhere besides the Moncton Coliseum – cancel them. Not only will the on-ice battle between Saint John and Moncton be the most intense yet, but the off-ice show is setting up to be just as good.

Fans will have the chance to win with the "Cheer for a Year" promotion. Lucky fans will receive a year's supply of a number of great prizes, Including; McDonalds for a Year, a CAA Membership, a year's supply of Irving Tissue, a Membership to the YMCA and more prizes being added daily. Fans will also have the chance to win $2000 in travel vouchers from the Game Sponsor VIA Rail!

As if the prizes weren't enough, one lucky fan will have the chance to shoot during the intermission for $10,000 through the scoro contest.

Excitement will be in the air at the Coliseum on New Year's Eve. Free Face painting, Clowns, and Buskers will be adding to the atmosphere. The game also marks the finale of the Art-on-Ice program which supports community school breakfast programs. A special prize for the 2010th person through the door will make one fan's night and there are many surprises in store for those who come.

WILD WILLIE IS READY
After pulling out of the last mascot challenge due to a lower body injury, Wild Willie is hard at work trying to get his reputation back. Sea Dogs mascot Fleaburn will take on Wild Willie on New Year’s Eve at the Moncton Coliseum in the second intermission battle. Fleaburn took the first challenge in Saint John under what the Wildcats are calling “suspicious circumstances.”