Huskies eliminate Mooseheads from playoffs
Posted Apr 16, 2025 10:00:15 PM.
Last Updated Apr 17, 2025 10:53:06 AM.
The Halifax Mooseheads were eliminated from the playoffs Wednesday evening as the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies defeated the Herd 5-1 to complete the series sweep at the Scotiabank Centre.
The Huskies pounced on several opportunities in the first period, scoring three to take the lead. Eliot Ogonowski opened the scoring for Rouyn-Noranda, beating Brady Schultz along the boards and sending a low shot past Jacob Steinman.
Benjamin Brunelle tipped a shot from Huskies defender Harijs Cjunskis past Steinman and Lucas Veilleux found a small opening at the side of the net and buried his first playoff goal for the Huskies.
Rouyn-Noranda continued to dominate the game in the second period, Rémi Gélinas sending a puck through traffic and past Steinman. Quinn Kennedy opened the scoring for the Mooseheads with five minutes left in the second period, taking a pass from Shawn Carrier and beating Huskies goaltender Samuel Meloche on the powerplay.
In the final frame, Lucas Veilleux scored on the empty net to complete the sweep of the Mooseheads.
With the loss, the Mooseheads’ season comes to an end while the Huskies advance to the third round.
Jacob Steinman earned first star in his final QMJHL game, recording 35 saves for the Herd in the loss. Cjunskis and Brunelle were awarded second and third stars for Rouyn-Noranda.
This wraps up the Mooseheads’ 2024-25 season, one with many defining moments for the Herd. The departure of long-time netminder Mathis Rousseau to the Moncton Wildcats at the trade deadline, the battle to enter the postseason as the Q’s youngest team in 50 years and defeating the Drummondville Voltigeurs to advance to the second round of the playoffs.
The Mooseheads did what many in Halifax thought impossible, and ended their season gaining valuable experience for their young team.
