HUSKIES HOST SEA DOGS IN QMJHL MATCHUP

ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec (Interstat) — The Rouyn-Noranda Huskies look to solidify their standing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoff picture when they host the struggling Saint John Sea Dogs on Wednesday night at Aréna Glencore.

The Huskies (22-16-0) sit in a mid-table position but are coming off a 4-3 home loss to Shawinigan on Sunday, part of a recent stretch of inconsistent play. They are 3-2-1 in their last six games, with four of those contests requiring overtime or a shootout.

Saint John (15-24-0) arrives on a four-game losing skid, including a pair of overtime losses. The Sea Dogs fell 4-3 in OT to Newfoundland on Sunday, despite a productive night from center Olivier Groulx, who notched an assist and five shots on goal.

Groulx is the key offensive catalyst for Saint John. In his last 10 games, he has recorded 12 points (4 goals, 8 assists), including a four-point night (2 goals, 2 assists) in a win over Charlottetown on Dec. 28. His recent performances include a two-goal, 10-shot effort in a loss to Newfoundland on Jan. 9.

The Sea Dogs will need that offensive spark against a Rouyn-Noranda team that has won five of its last seven home games and averages over four goals per contest at Aréna Glencore this season.

This is the second meeting between the clubs this season. Saint John won the previous matchup 3-1 on Oct. 13, 2025, on home ice.

Following Wednesday’s game, the Sea Dogs continue a Quebec road trip in Val-d’Or on Thursday. The Huskies will travel to face Val-d’Or on Friday.

Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.