DRUMMONDVILLE, Quebec (Interstat) — Two teams jockeying for position in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League standings will clash Wednesday when the Drummondville Voltigeurs host the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies at Centre Marcel Dionne.

The matchup features clubs with nearly identical records. The Voltigeurs (27-20-0) hold a slight edge over the visiting Huskies (26-20-0) in the league’s competitive standings. Both teams are looking to rebound from weekend losses.

Drummondville fell 2-1 at home to Blainville-Boisbriand on Sunday, snapping a run of high-scoring performances that included a 10-3 win over Sherbrooke and a 9-5 victory at Victoriaville earlier in January.

Rouyn-Noranda arrives after a tight 1-0 shutout victory over Gatineau on Saturday. Right winger Niko El Khouri scored the game’s only goal, continuing his recent strong play. He also had a goal in the Huskies’ 3-0 win at Gatineau on Jan. 23.

The season series is split 1-1. The Huskies dominated the last meeting, a 4-1 win in Drummondville on Nov. 21, 2025. The Voltigeurs took the first game 5-3 in Rouyn-Noranda on Oct. 24.

El Khouri is a player to watch for the Huskies. Beyond his recent scoring, he has been a consistent offensive contributor. In the Jan. 31 win, center Thomas Verdon logged six penalty minutes and winger Benjamin Brunelle added an assist.

Drummondville’s offense, which has shown explosive potential, will test a Rouyn-Noranda team that has been involved in several low-scoring, one-goal games lately. The Huskies’ last five contests have been decided by two goals or fewer.

Following this game, both teams face a busy February schedule. Drummondville remains home to host Baie-Comeau on Friday. Rouyn-Noranda continues a road trip with games at Quebec and Victoriaville on Friday and Saturday, respectively.

Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. EST at Centre Marcel Dionne.