Rouyn-Noranda 2, at Val-d’Or 1

VAL-D’OR, Quebec (Interstat) — In a tightly contested Quebec Major Junior Hockey League matchup defined by special teams and stout goaltending, the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies edged the Val-d’Or Foreurs 2-1 on Friday night at Centre Agnico Eagle. The Huskies (23-17-0-0) capitalized on an early two-man advantage to seize a lead they would not relinquish, avenging an overtime loss to their regional rivals just one week prior. The Foreurs (19-22-0-0), despite a strong push and a 32-28 advantage in shots, could not solve Rouyn-Noranda goaltender Alexandre Raymond sufficiently to overturn the deficit. The game’s trajectory was set in a frantic opening period.… Read more...