Wildcats coach mourns family tragedy amid Memorial Cup run

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 7:21 pm

At the Memorial Cup, the Wildcats’ coach candidly recounted the profound personal loss of a family member while urging his team onward. His heartfelt reflections cast a somber note over an event usually defined by fierce competition.

thestar.com / Wildcats advance to Memorial Cup semifinal with 6-2 win over Oceanic

RIMOUSKI - Gabe Smith scored two goals and had two assists as the Moncton Wildcats advanced to the Memorial Cup semifinal with a 6-2 win over the Rimouski Oceanic on Wednesday night.

theglobeandmail.com / Wildcats coach Gardiner MacDougall reflects on family tragedy at Memorial Cup

Moncton Wildcats coach Taylor MacDougall forges ahead at Memorial Cup despite sudden loss of family member

thestar.com / Wildcats coach Gardiner MacDougall reflects on family tragedy at Memorial Cup

RIMOUSKI - Taylor MacDougall was expecting to see his team hit the ice at the Memorial Cup on Monday when he received a devastating phone call.

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