QMJHL news 12/16

MAINEiacs extend first place lead with 4-2 victory over 2nd place Val d'Or

Lewiston, ME - In the battle of league heavyweights, it was the MAINEiacs who walked away with 2 points doubling up the Val d'Or Foreurs 4-2. The game maintained a high intensity through 60 minutes and the 2,958 fans at the Colisée were treated to a playoff atmosphere.

In the first period, 16-year old Danick Paquette opened the scoring triggering a barrage of thousands of teddy bears that were launched onto the ice as part of the State Farm Teddy Toss. All bears were collected and will be distributed to area charities in time for the holidays. Pierre-Luc Faubert extended the MAINEiacs lead with his 18th on the season. Val d'Or would battle back Peter-James Corsi would tally his 5th of the year before the end of the opening frame.

In the second, Stefan Chaput would tip a Kevin Marshall point shot to regain the 2 goal lead. Val d'Or again would battle back as Alexandre Leduc would notch his 2nd goal of the year only a minute later. The insurance marker would come as Faubert would tally his second of the game and 19th on the season with the help of Crete and Marshall on the powerplay.

MAINEiacs 16-year old netminder Peter Delmas would record the win in a stellar performance having faced 29 shots.

The MAINEiacs are back on home ice tomorrow night to face off against the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies where a guaranteed $1,000 will be given away by means of "Last Fan Standing" if attendance reaches 3,000 or through Lewy's Loot Shoot which has carried over for the past 5 games ($200 per game).

Final Shots on goal:

1 2 3 Tot

Lewiston 5 13 9 27

Cape Breton 13 9 7 29

3 Stars:

1st Star Faubert (Lew)

2nd Star Marshall (Lew)

3rd Star Delmas (Lew)

Attendance: 2,082

For a complete game summary - click: Welcome on the official QMJHL web site

MAINEiacs go home for Christmas with 2 points after a 3-2 win over Rouyn-Noranda

Lewiston, ME - MAINEiacs 16-year old rookie netminder Peter Delmas is making the most of his opportunities in the absence of Jonathan Bernier as he was stellar for the second night in a row. Eric Castonguay opened the scoring in the first on the powerplay with the help of Marshall and Perron. In the second, the MAINEiacs found themselves trailing after a pair of goals by the Huskies, (Dubuc & Riendeau).

In the third, the MAINEiacs came out flying, tying the score in the opening minute as Stefano Giliati would notch his 13th from Marshall and Daneau. Despite a strong effort by the huskies in the second half of the third, it would Eric Castonguay would score the game winner, his second of the evening. MAINEiacs Kevin Marshall recorded another strong performance with assists on all three MAINEiacs goals.

The players are now on Christmas break and will return on Boxing Day (December 26th) in preparation for their next game, December 27th against the Moncton Wildcats. That game is a Wet Wednesday ($2 domestic beers) and also stick giveaway night.

Tonight's contestant in Lewy's Loot Shoot took home $1000 cash for successfully hitting an open net from center ice.

Final Shots on goal:

1 2 3 Tot

Lewiston 9 11 9 29

Rouyn-Noranda 7 11 13 31

3 Stars:

1st Star Castonguay (Lew)

2nd Star Delmas (Lew)

3rd Star Marshall (Lew)

Attendance: 2,483

For a complete game summary - click: Welcome on the official QMJHL web site