Edmundston Blizzard forward Darien Thomson, right, pressures Bage Valley Wildcats forward Michael Arsenault during junior A hockey action Sept. 26 at the Kings Mutual Century Centre in Berwick. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentThe Bage Valley Wildcats will be looking to snap a four-game losing streak on home ice Sunday, Sept. 28.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Wildcats (1-5-0-0) host the Amherst Ramblers (0-5-0-0) in Maritime Junior Hockey League action at 3 p.m. at the Kings Mutual Century Centre in Berwick.Article contentArticle contentValley is coming off a 5-2 loss to the Edmundston Blizzard on Sept. 26.Article contentArticle contentWilliam Labranche gave the visitors the lead on the power play 3:19 into the game. Francois-Xavier Mercier added to the lead on a shorthanded breakaway nine minutes later as the Blizzard built 3-0 and 4-0 period leads.Article content Bage Valley Wildcats forward Antoine Pilotte, right, feeds the puck under Edmundston Blizzard defenceman Lucas Fortin’s stick to a teammate during Maritime Junior Hockey League action Sept. 26 in Berwick. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentDrew Lutz and Aidan Bent scored 5:19 into the third to cut the deficit in half before Labranche iced the game with his hat trick goal with 4:15 to play.Article contentWildcats defenceman Duncan Anderson, in his first junior A game, had an assist. Felix Belanger also added a helper for the home side.Article content Bage Valley Wildcats winger Aidan Bent, right, tries to beat Edmundston Blizzard defenceman Lucas Fortin wide during Maritime Junior Hockey League play Sept. 26 in Berwick. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentRylan Benner made 35 saves for the win while Cohen Stoddard stopped 34 shots in the loss.Article contentEdmundston was 2-for-2 on the power play, killed all five of Valley’s opportunities with the man advantage and had a shorthanded goal.Article contentValley will be without 20-year-old defenceman Noah Befekadu for today’s game. He was suspended one game for abusive behaviour after receiving a game misconduct three minutes into the second period against Edmundston.Article contentForward Tommy Amos, 18, will be eligible to return to the lineup after serving his three-game suspension for goalie interference during the Sept. 14 game with Summerside.Article contentToday’s game marks the six straight home game for the Wildcats. Valley plays seven of their nine October games on the road.Article content
Wildcats looking to get back in win column in junior A hockey action
