STATION NATION ROUND FOUR PREDICTIONS

We are now less than 24 hours to puck at Harbour Station in game one of the President Cup Final.

With the QMJHL’s Holy Grail up for grabs, several publications and members of the media have released their predictions for the epic series between the Saint John Sea Dogs and Moncton Wildcats.

Also, we have some bets listed that have been made between fans of the New Brunswick rivals.

BETS

Shaun McKenzie and Dan Ahlstrand vs Tom Young and Tyler McLean

Side bet on Dogs and Cats series... When the Cats win - Tom and Tyler shave their heads - If Dogs win Dan and I shave our heads (Shaun Mackenzie)

Ivan Court vs George LeBlanc

Mayor Ivan Court and Moncton Mayor George LeBlanc have already begun the municipal trash talking. The pair have bet a dinner for two, a case of Molson or Moosehead beer - Molson has a brewery in Moncton and Saint John is home to Moosehead. Wearing the other team's jersey and the loser shining the winning mayor's shoes are also part of the wager. (Telegraph-Journal)

PREDICTIONS

Staff – Station Nation
Saint John in 7

Better team, better city, better fans. Enough said.

But in all seriousness though, Saint John has a lot of depth through their lineup, especially on the offensive attack. The league’s best offense against the league’s best defense is sure to go down as an epic battle.

Rick1042 – McKeen’s Hockey
Saint John in 7

i picked St-John is 7. Slightly better depth on their team.

Serge Poulin – Pro Hockey News
Moncton in 6

So trying to make predictions when you have two excellent teams like Moncton and Saint John facing each other in the QMJHL President Cup final isn’t an easy task. And as predictions are made to be beaten, let’s go with Moncton in six even if the series will begins in Saint John, giving a slight edge in goal to the Wildcats.

Les Stoodley – News 91.9
Moncton in 6 or 7

Look for a six of seven game series. Look for great goaltending with Riopel and Cousineau giving us thrills by the dozen, look for edge of your seat, nail biting, heart stop action from both New Brunswick teams. I can’t wait to call a second Wildcats Presidents Cup win.

Paul Hollingsworth – CTV News
Moncton in a long series

Tim Roszell – News 88.9
Saint John in 6

Charles E. Frees-Melvin – CEFM.ca
Moncton in 7

They should have done it in 4. Taking so long well proves that they may not have the steam left that Moncton clearly has in them. This next series will be much more than interesting as the Sea Dogs will give it everything they have left and will not go quietly in the dark.

Stephane Leroux – RDS
Moncton on 6

Pierre-Luc Chenel – Sports Junior
Moncton in 6

Willy Palov - The Chronicle Herald
Moncton in 7

Well, based on my logic, I’m going to give the edge to the Wildcats. As much as I love Sauve, Despres and the rest of Saint John’s terrific defensive corps, I like Moncton’s better. I really hate to bet against the Sea Dogs because they are an outstanding team and I didn’t arrive at this prediction without considerable deliberation.

Neil Hodge - Times & Transcript
Moncton in 6

You can make an argument that goaltending is equal and Saint John has a little edge offensively. But Moncton is an older and more experienced club, it has a much stronger defence corps and in the end this should prove to be the difference in a hard-fought series.