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UQTR Patriotes Advance to U Sports Hockey Semifinals with Shutout Win
The UQTR Patriotes defeated the Moncton Aigles Bleus 4-0 in the U Sports men's hockey quarterfinal game. UQTR will now advance to the semifinal round of the tournament.
The UQTR Patriotes faced off against the Moncton Aigles Bleus on Friday in the quarterfinal round of the U Sports men's hockey tournament, according to The Canadian Press. The game was held at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax as part of the 2026 University Cup. UQTR took an early lead, scoring three goals in the first period. Goalie William Grimard secured a shutout, saving all 27 shots by Moncton. The UNB and Queen's matchup winner will play UQTR in the semifinal on Saturday. The Saint Mary's Huskies will play the Windsor Lancers in the other semifinal.
Key Facts
- UQTR defeated Moncton 4-0 in the U Sports men's hockey quarterfinal on Friday.
- The game occurred at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax.
- William Grimard made 27 saves for UQTR, achieving a shutout.
- Kassim Gaudet, Charles Beaudoin, and Mathis Cloutier each scored in the first period for UQTR.
- Conor Frenette added an insurance goal in the third period.
- UQTR will advance to the semifinal round on Saturday.
- UQTR will play the winner of the UNB versus Queen's game.
- Saint Mary's Huskies will face the Windsor Lancers in the other semifinal game.
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Research Sources
- Winnipeg Free Press — UQTR blanks Moncton to reach U Sports men's hockey semifinals