A special team will play an important role when Hamilton Bulldog and Shawinigan Cataract face off in the Memorial Cup semifinals on Monday night.
In last Thursday's qualifying round, Catalactes defeated the Bulldogs 3-2, scoring three power play goals. This includes the winner of Olivienado.
Shawinigan had seven opportunities, Hamilton was 4 to 1, but had a male advantage. "They have great power play and it has eaten us a bit. So we need to make some adjustments.
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"Looking back at the game, it could really be in either direction. There is sex. Both teams played very well.
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Cataract Captain Mavrik Bourque scored once and won with two assists, but on Monday's TD Focus on the task at hand in the rematch. station.
"We're going to be in the semifinals in the biggest junior tournament, so I don't think we can ask for more opportunities," he said.
Host St. John Seadog is waiting for the winner on Wednesday night.
St. John went directly to the final, setting the top record among the four teams in the qualifying round. The Sea Dogs defeated Hamilton and Shawinigan and lost to Edmonton in overtime.
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Meanwhile, Hamilton opened the Ontario Hockey League playoffs with 12 consecutive victories and won the OHL title in seven games. Windsor Spitfire finals.
But they were before the Memorial I lost a series of games to open the cup and got off to a good start last Friday with a 4-2 victory over the Oil Kings. The bulldog had to win the regulation to win the semi-final berth.
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Goalkeeper Marco Costantini's 40-save performance helped them move forward.
"They like to make a lot of attacks, play fast and blow the zone, so if you have a chance to score, stay on the D side and invest capital," said Shawinigan coach Daniel. Told. Nado. "They are a great team and will be a great game."
Logan Morrison leads the bulldog with 6 points-all assists-Mason McTabish and Ryan Winterton each have three in the tournament. Connected for the goal.
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Bourque and Xavier Bourgault Increased the pace of Shawinigan's attacks with 6 points each.
"We need to keep an eye on where they are on the ice," said Bulldog defense Gavin Whyte. "They seem to find each other pretty well through the seams. As long as we look at them, I think we can shut them down."
Nadeau , Scored three goals for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Champion, including two game winners.
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