Moncton Wildcats
by Keith Nelson on 2023-04-13Avenir Centre - MonctonGreat game was on the edge of my seat for most of the game. Game didn’t end with the desired results but a great game
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Moncton Wildcats Live
When the 2018-19 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) season kicked off, the Moncton Wildcats unveiled their brand-new $113 million home in the Avenir Centre. They set a QMJHL attendance record with a sold-out crowd of 8,800 fans in the home opener against the Saint John Sea Dogs and won the game 5-2.
Delivering on big aspirations seems to be a recurring theme for the Wildcats, who already are near the top of the league standings in their new facility. With wingers Jeremy McKenna and Jakob Pelletier leading the way along with starting goalie Francis Leclerc, Coach Darren Rumble's team is the hottest ticket on Canada's East Coast.
The Wildcats offer flex packs of 10, 20, or 36 games, starting at less than $16 a ticket. In the new arena, there also are two party suites with stellar views of the four-panel screen display above the playing rink, as well as private entrances and access to the Lounsbury Club Lounge.
Avenir Centre is a stone's throw from the Moncton rail line, and there's plenty to do in the arena's outdoor plaza, with a bandstand, another ice rink, a park, and a lounging gazebo all nearby.
Moncton Wildcats Background
Founded in 1995, the Moncton Wildcats existed as the Moncton Alpines for a single season before owner Robert Irving took over the team in 1996 and helped guide them to QMJHL prominence. Winning championships in 2006 and 2010, the Wildcats have had their share of NHL stars before they made it big, headlined by Corey Crawford, the two-time Stanley Cup champion goalie of the Chicago Blackhawks.
Count NHL All-Stars Brad Marchand and Keith Yandle as Moncton alumni, as well as Norris Trophy finalist Francois Beauchemin. Coaches Ted Nolan and John Torchetti both had stints with Moncton before heading to the NHL. When not holding Wildcats games, Avenir Centre is a multipurpose event facility hosting Cirque du Soleil and Blue Man Group, in addition to Canadian artists new and old like Metric and Bryan Adams.
Great game was on the edge of my seat for most of the game. Game didn’t end with the desired results but a great game
Was lots of action great atmosphere!!! Hope to make it to another game soon
Cats played very well over all. The croud was into the game and all the other actvities/promos.
Great atmosphere. Good food variety. Only downside is there’s some *cash only* vendors.
Had a great time arena was very nice clean staff was amazing and didn’t mind helping in giving directions for the first time being there very enjoyable! My family had a great time wonderful experience. Will definitely be back!
Love the Avenir center. The Wildcats are hot and cold this year. Was a blowout, with my favorite team taking the win, but would rather watch a competitive game.
Was all around great atmosphere. Tickets were easy to get and very fair priced. Door was open an hour early multiple entrences made easy fast entry.
Love the atmosphere in the arena people are friendly. Always easy to get tickets service great.
It would have been nice to know it was the timbits night when buying tickets. I am so happy they had fun, but the screaming when the volume gauge came up was painful to the ears. It was disappointing to get up to the canteen and realize they didn’t have tap on the machine.
The Arena is absolutely wonderful and the game was perfect the SeaDogs(our home team) was playing on road in Moncton and absolutely destroyed the Wildcats! Me and my son had a blast!!
It was a wonderful evening full of excitement. Love going to these hockey games
went to the charlottetown islanders game vs moncton in moncton, security is ok, ticket prices are ok, but the prices at the canteens are out of this world, 6 dollars for a generic frozen pretzel. 6 dollars for a small popcorn, 5 25 for a bottle of pop. plus taxes
This was the first Wildcats game for my wife and I. Absolutely loved it! The arena was definitely quieter than Mile One where the Growlers play but still!! Staff were nice, team rocked it.. And of course... Wild Willie was a good laugh too
Great time exciting game really nice arena and very affordable. Will being going again for sure.
Great hockey, great atmosphere! Will definitely go to more games!
What a great experience. Our first time to a Wildcats game. Everything was perfect. Great atmosphere.
This is an amazing venue, the seats are comfy, everything was clean and everyone was friendly. Highly recommend.
Great hockey show, everything was organized, and we passed a really fun day. :D
Tickets were easy to purchase and although the last minute seats weren't great, the game was exciting with plenty of between period entertainment. A home win was just the cherry on top.
Game was great however someone spilled a beer on the ground and our feet sat in sticky booze the whole game.