Game 21 at Shawinigan
The Titan suffered a loss, haulting there winning streak. "It was a loss, but a hard fought loss. Take out the first two periods and we won this game 3-1." said assistant coach Jason Malone. The final score was 4-3, obviously in favour of the Cataractes. Goalscorers for the Titan were Thomas Spelling, Xavier Ouellet, and Kasperi Kapanen. Assists went to Spelling (2), Frank Schumacher (2), Ouellet, and John Hayden. Graham was just fair in nets. The shot leaders were Xavier Ouellet and Kasperi Kapanen, tied with four apiece. Ouellet, Samuel Roussy, Anthony Deluca, and Alexandre Leclerc tied for the team lead in hits with two. No line-up changes are expected for tomorrow's game against the second last place team in the league, Sherbrooke.
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Game 22 at Sherbrooke
Bathurst went into their first overtime period of the year. Let's just say they'll need more experience come playoff time. Sherbrooke's Alexandre Comtois scored 2:07 into the overtime period to win the game 5-4. "It's tough, when most of these guys haven't played in overtime before, and that four of our best players were hurt." said assistant captain Steve Gillard, who actually caused the OT goal on a turnover. Goalscorers for the Titan were Kasperi Kapanen, Mitchell Robillard, Thomas Spelling, and Simon Tardif-Richard. Assists went to Anthony Deluca (2), Kapanen, Spelling, John Hayden, Kyle Haas, and Xavier Ouellet. Domenic Graham took the loss. Deluca, Alexandre Leclerc, and Matthew Testolina tied for the team lead in shots, with four each, and Samuel Roussy led the team in hits with six. It'd be nice for the team to end the roadtrip on a high note, tomorrow night, where they play Drummondville, who's the last place teams. Kevin Bailie will get the start, and other than line juggling, no lineup changes will be made.
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Game 23 at Drummondville
The Titan ended off their three in three with a W. 4-0 was the score, as Kevin Bailie recorded the shutout. "It feels good to be playing good again. I struggled at the first of the year, but now I'm back in my top form." Bailie said. Kasperi Kapanen had two goals for the team, and Steve Gillard and Simon Tardif-Richard added singles. Assists went to Thomas Spelling (2), Matthew Testolina, Frank Schumacher, and Kyle Haas. The shooting leader in tonight's game was Kapanen, with 5, and the hitting leader was Samuel Roussy with 5. The Titan play host to Val d'Or Wednesday night. No line-up changes are expected. Bailie will start again.
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Game 24 vs Val d'Or
After Kevin Bailie recorded his first shutout of the season, he let in nine goals. "It's rough for poor Bails," said head coach/GM Shawn Evans. "He was hung out to dry early in the game, and let in a few weak ones. Heading into the third period though, I told the boys they were all yellow, and they responded. Every player had a hit, and we seen four fights. If they get mad enough, they will play mean, tough hockey. We'll need that in playoffs." The final score was 9-4. Goalscorers were Matthew Testolina, Gareth Nicholson, Anthony Deluca, and Mitchell Robillard. Assists went to Kasperi Kapanen, Simon Tardif-Richard, Xavier Ouellet, Jack Eichel, Oliver Cooper, and Alexandre Leclerc. John Hayden, Anthony Deluca, and Kasperi Kapanen were tied for the shots lead with three, and Samuel Roussy led hits with four. Jonathan Drouin will return for the team's game this Friday against PEI. Alexandre Leclerc will sit out, and Gareth Nicholson will move back to defence. We will see new lines as well, and Domenic Graham will get the start.
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Game 25 at PEI
The Titan lost a heartbreaker in Charlottetown tonight. They lost in a shootout. "We were all over them the whole game, we had over three times as many shots. We're happy with the way we played for sure, and if we keep it up, the only thing that's stopping us is a hot goalie." said Jonathan Drouin, who couldn't manage to score in his first game back, but was a +1, with 7 shots. John Hayden had the lone goal, and it was assisted by Anthony Deluca. Drouin led the team in shots, but of note, every player on the team recorded a shot this game. Frank Schumacher and Samuel Roussy led the team in hits with 4 each. Domenic Graham wasn't really tested, but did only let one goal by him. Samuel Roussy got hurt in the game and will miss some minor time. Grant West will also return to the team after his injury. The Titan play again Sunday against Saint John, and Kevin Bailie gets the start. Alexandre Leclerc is in for Roussy, and out for West, is Kyle Haas.
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Game 26 vs Saint John
Fresh off a shootout loss, the Titan came back with a win. 5-2 was the final score as they put a pounding on the 'Dogs. "It feels great to bounce back like that. The guys played great." said Frank Schumacher who scored his first of the season. Schumacher, Steve Gillard, Anthony Patriarco, Jonathan Drouin, and Oliver Cooper had the goals. Assist getters were Anthony Deluca (2), John Hayden (2), Xavier Ouellet (2), Gillard, and Mitchell Robillard. Kevin Bailie shut the door in nets. Anthony Patriarco led the team with 4 shots on net, and Kasperi Kapanen and Alexandre Leclerc tied for the hitting lead with 3. The Titan hit the road Tuesday, for a 3 game roadtrip that starts Wednesday night in Quebec. Domenic Graham will get the start, and Samuel Roussy will return to the line-up. Gareth Nicholson and Kyle Haas will be scratches, along with the injured Marcus Messier, and Alexis Pépin.
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Game 27 at Quebec
"The boys played with absolutely no passion tonight. From the net out, just terrible. We're going to have to send a message to not only our team, but the league, that this organization is not a joke." said head coach/GM Shawn Evans. The final score was 5-1, in favour of the Remparts. Anthony Deluca, assisted by John Hayden and Frank Schumacher, was the Titan's lone goal. Matt Testolina led the team in shots with 4, and Schumacher led the team in hits with 5. Mitchell Robillard was injured in the affair. The Titan have a day off tomorrow, before heading up to northern Quebec to play Val d'Or and Rouyn-Noranda. One has to wonder what Evans meant about sending a message.
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BLOCKBUSTER TRADE MADE
In a six player swap, the Titan made their team better. Superstar forwards Scott Oke, and Peter Trainor, as well as stud defenseman Samuel Morin, have been acquired. Heading to the Océanic was forwards Oliver Cooper, Mitchell Robillard, and Alexandre Leclerc, who joins his brother Mathieu on the team. Their was also picks sent way of the Océanic in the deal. "We bring a lot of punch in this deal. Peter and Scott are top notch offensive players, and Samuel is one of, if not the toughest d-man in the league, and one of the best shutdown guys too." said head coach/GM Shawn Evans. "It's hard to let go of Coop, Roby, and Alex, who we just traded for, but it was a move that had to be made, and we wish these three the best of luck moving forward." he added. Oke will wear Robillard's #20, Trainor will wear #77, and Morin will wear #55.
The Titan also made another deal deal, swapping Jack Eichel, who demanded a trade, along with Anthony Patriarco, and prospect Zach Beaton, to Moncton for Ross Johnston, Conor Garland, and prospect Lucas Batt. "This was another deal that makes our team better. It shores up depth, and we bring in a tough customer in Johnston. Garland is small but mighty, and will help out on the PP. Batt is more of a guy for down the road." said Evans. "Jack demanded his trade, he wasn't happy with his icetime, and Anthony and Zach were just caught in a numbers game." he finished. Johnston will sport #18, and Garland #8. All five new team members have been flown up for the weekend games. Kevin Bailie will start in the first game.
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Game 28 at Val d'Or
The Titan came away with a character victory. 6-4 was the final score, as the newest team members Scott Oke, Peter Trainor, and Conor Garland all chipped in with points. Goalscorers were Garland, Xavier Ouellet, Matt Testolina, Simon Tardif-Richard, Anthony Deluca, and Thomas Spelling. Assists went to Trainor, Oke, Ouellet, Deluca, Testolina, Kasperi Kapanen, and Jonathan Drouin. Kevin Bailie wasn't spectacular in nets, but he got the job done. Matt Testolina recorded 4 shots on goal to lead the team, and Frank Schumacher had 4 hits, which also was a team lead. Domenic Graham will start tomorrow night against the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, and other than some line juggling, no changes will be made. Kyle Haas and Gareth Nicholson will remain as healthy scratches, and Marcus Messier and Alexis Pépin are still injured.
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Game 29 at Rouyn-Noranda
The Titan picked up another victory. Jonathan Drouin and Conor Garland, who played together for the first time, ever, combined for 6 points, and Samuel Morin and Ryan Graves, both also playing together for the first time, combined to be a +10. "It's great, all the new guys are clicking, and I think the message really has been sent. We're playing great hockey." said head coach/GM Shawn Evans. Garland (2), Drouin, Peter Trainor, and Kasperi Kapanen had the goals. Drouin (2), Garland, Graves, Ross Johnston, Steve Gillard, Simon Tardif-Richard, and Thomas Spelling all had assists. Garland lead the team in shots with 4, and Morin and Xavier Ouellet tied for the hit lead with 3. Domenic Graham played solid. The Titan are back at it this Wednesday, where they start a four game homestretch against Victoriaville. Other than line changes, lineups will be the same. Kevin Bailie will start in goal.
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Game 30 vs Victoriaville
It was the Jonathan Drouin show tonight in Bathurst. Drouin was in on all five of the Titan's goals, to seal the deal 5-0. Kevin Bailie was spectacular, getting the shutout. "Great game by all the boys, but specifically Jo, who carried the team on his back, and Bails who kept us in it before all the goals came." said assistant coach Jason Malone. Goalscorers were Drouin (3), Peter Trainor, and John Hayden. Assists went to Ryan Graves (3), Scott Oke (3), Drouin (2), and Samuel Roussy. Drouin led the team in shots with seven, and Roussy and Graves tied for the hit lead with three each. Simon Tardif-Richard broke his leg in the game and will be out two to three months. Kyle Haas will draw into the line-up Sunday against Chicoutimi. Domenic Graham will get the start.
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Team Stats
Goalies- GP/GAA/W/L/SO
Bailie, Kevin- 18/2.79/11/6/2
*Bureau, Alex- 1/4.79/0/1/0
Graham, Domenic- 17/2.84/5/9/1
Defence- GP/G/A/PTS/PIMS/+-/HITS
Gillard, Steve- 26/3/5/8/19/-5/46
Graves, Ryan- 30/2/13/15/30/+20/80
Morin, Samuel- 3/3/6/24/+12/45
Nicholson, Gareth- 19/2/0/2/0/+4/12
Ouellet, Xavier- 10/13/23/2/+4/45
Roussy, Samuel- 29/4/7/11/4/-5/78
Schumacher, Frank- 30/1/12/13/4/+21/44
Forwards- GP/G/A/PTS/PIMS/+-/SHOTS
Deluca, Anthony- 30/13/18/31/5/+13/69
Drouin, Jonathan- 26/15/16/31/8/+8/101
Garland, Conor- 26/13/12/25/2/+12/64
Haas, Kyle- 23/1/4/5/31/-4/25
Hayden, John- 30/8/8/16/14/+10/52
Johnston, Ross- 21/1/7/8/4/+2/20
Kapanen, Kasperi- 26/8/6/14/10/+4/53
Messier, Marcus- 17/1/9/10/7/-3/32
Oke, Scott- 28/9/25/34/10/+13/77
Pépin, Alexis- 5/1/0/1/0/-3/9
Spelling, Thomas- 29/10/10/20/9/+7/43
*Storto, David- 1/0/0/0/0/Even/4
Tardif-Richard, Simon- 28/7/4/11/0/-2/39
Testolina, Matthew- 13/5/3/8/2/+1/29
Trainor, Peter- 28/17/17/28/8/+12/88
West, Grant- 18/3/8/11/21/+10/24