Official Twitter of the Jr A Bage Valley Wildcats. Members of the Maritime Hockey League. Based at the KMCC in Berwick NS, in the beautiful Annapolis Valley.
A huge congratulations to graduating Jr A Wildcat, Cole Kirkup!
@CKirkup
has committed to play NCAA Div III hockey next season with Northland College, joining the
@LumberJackHKY
program! They're getting a good one, as Kirkup was Team MVP in 2019/2020. Best of luck, Cole!
Congratulations to Valley Wildcats goalie, Aaron Brunn.
@ABrunn33
has committed to play NCAA D-III hockey next season at Marian University in Wisconsin!
Thank you for all your hard work in our crease, Aaron, and good luck with
@MU_Mens_Hockey
#WildcatsPride
Our Wildcats players go on to do all sorts of amazing things once their hockey careers are over. Former Junior A captain, Cam Allaby, joined the RCMP. Cam is from the Masstown/Debert area. Here's a few photos of Cam and his fellow RCMP members in Newfoundland.
#NovaScotiaStrong
The Ottawa Senators ended their NHL season yesterday with 23 wins and 51 points.
Our boy, Drake Batherson, played his first full NHL season scoring 17 goals and 17 assists! That included 3 game winning goals, 15 power play points, and only 8 penalty minutes.
#AlwaysAWildcat
With the First Overall pick in the 2020
@THEMHL
Draft, the Valley Wildcats are proud to select... Ethan Landry! Landry is an 18 year old forward from Halifax. He played the last two seasons at St. Andrews College. Welcome to the Wildcats, Ethan!
#MHLDraft
Batherson will be on hand for the ceremonial face off and to sign autographs during the game. Come out and meet Drake and take the opportunity to congratulate him for his part in Team Canada’s Gold Medal Win !!!!
The Wildcats would like to officially announce the signing of 17 year old forward, Sonny Kabatay!
From Membertou, Kabatay played last season with the Halifax Mooseheads. He was drafted by Valley in the 5th round of the 2018 MHL draft. Welcome to Berwick, Sonny!
#WildcatsRoar
This proclamation was signed yesterday in Halifax, marking the first Monday in Oct as "Andrew Picot Day". Picot was a member of our hockey family who passed away in July 2019. He was a Junior A Wildcat in 2017/2018, and would have been 21 this Thursday.
#AlwaysAWildcat
SERIES!! Cats take down the Mariners 4-2 here tonight and win the series by that same margin in game 6. Luke Wilson (who else!) the go ahead goal scorer in the third.
What a night, what a series!! Truro is up next
@THEMHL
Eastlink South division final!
The Valley Wildcats were saddened over the weekend to learn of the passing of Mark Kennedy.
Kennedy played 26 games with the Wildcats in 2017/2018. He was one of the most physical players to ever wear a Wildcats jersey.
Rest easy, Mark.
#AlwaysAWildcat
Another new signing for your Valley Wildcats. This time it's 18 year old defenceman, Matt Power! Matt was a U18 all star in 2019/2020, and was captain of the
@CHWolfPack
this past season, putting up 45 points in 46 games. Welcome to Berwick, Matt.
#WildcatsRoar
There's also a trade to announce! Valley acquires 19 year old forward Cole Kirkup from the
@HumboldtBroncos
Kirkup is a former teammate of Wildcats goalie
@ABrunn33
from their time in the Manitoba Junior A League. Welcome to the Wildcats,
@CKirkup
#vcats
The Wildcats would like to officially announce some new player signings for the 2020/2021 MHL season.
First is defenceman
@DylanChisholm9
! The 17 year old D-man hails from Antigonish and was team captain of
@CBWestIslanders
last season, plus was a 2nd team All Star.
Just in time for the new season... Your Wildcats will be on the road this year in our new bus. And it comes equipped with the best air purification system around that captures and kills bacteria and viruses! The perfect accessory for hockey in 2020.
#StayHealthy
Final NHL Central Scouting rankings ahead of the 2020 NHL Draft are out, and a former Valley Wildcat is on the list.
Good luck to
@bradyburns20
of the
@SJSeaDogs
. The Port Williams native played Major Bantam and Major Midget hockey with Valley, and this year led SJ with 27 goals
We've had a Wildcats birthday everyday this week, and that continues today. Wishing a very Happy Birthday 🎂 to Wildcats Team Owner and President, Graham Baxter. Hope it was a great one.
Thanks to Kourtneay Rodgerson for sending in this gem. Before the Western Valley Spartans Novice Intermediate/Advanced team went on the ice last night, they challenged the Jr A's to a floss dance competition.
@kearns888
stepped up, but we think he needs a little more practice.
The Valley Wildcats are saddened to learn about the passing of John Verran.
John was a longtime hockey coach in the Valley. He coached with us for several years, including with the 2012/13 Major Midget team that won Atlantics.
Our thoughts at this time are with John's family.
The Wildcats put up 5 goals last night in their win over the Bearcats in Truro. But this moment might have stolen the show...
@DylanChisholm9
drops the gloves!
#WildcatsRoar
More of our Player Awards, and Valley's Rookie of the Year for 2020/2021 is Dylan Chisholm!
@DylanChisholm9
has been a physical presence all year long and contributed points from the blue line as well. He's also suited up in 5 games with
@HFXMooseheads
this season.
#WildcatsRoar
We're happy to announce Blake Deacon has signed with Valley for the upcoming MHL season.
Deacon was a U18 all star last season, putting up 48 points in 33 games with the
@U18VCats
, and scoring 4 goals with the Jr A's. Deacon was drafted by Valley in 2019.
#WildcatsRoar
One of our Wildcats is celebrating a birthday on Boxing Day. Happy Birthday to Junior A Wildcats defenceman, Aidan Clarke. Hope you have a great day. 🎂
Junior A Wildcats training camp continues this morning in Berwick.
@ChadArsenault_1
just arrived yesterday evening, but he's already showing what he can do in the crease. Goalie Coach Evan Mosher provides the screen.
First overall MHL draft pick, Ethan Landry, will be at Wildcats training camp next week. Landry scored 32 points in 66 games last season with
@sachockey
, and recently attended camp with the Halifax Mooseheads.
Can't wait to have you in Berwick,
@LambowLandry
#WildcatsRoar
Let's kick off the week with some big news. Wildcats defenceman, Alex Marrocco, has committed to Concordia University of Edmonton next season! Marrocco has 2 assists in 5 games since being picked up by Valley. Congratulations
@Marrocco__88
!
#WildcatsRoar
NHL Central Scouting released its Players to Watch list ahead of the 2021 Draft. Former
@U15VCats
and
@U18VCats
, Cam Whynot, was given a "B" rating, which indicates a potential 2nd or 3rd round candidate. Cam has a team best +9 rating along with 7 points in 13 games.
It's true. The Halifax Mooseheads have reassigned goalie Cole McLaren to the Wildcats.
The Annapolis County native started playing Jr hockey with us in 2017/2018, and had a spectacular rookie season. We're excited to see you again,
@mclaren_cole
#WildcatsRoar
#AlwaysAWildcat
Wildcats goal judge
@BenBrown191
said goodbye to the Jr A team this weekend. He's off to Dubai to compete at the Fazza Para-Athletics Championships, March 14 - 17. Ben is in training, hoping to represent Canada at the Paralympics in Japan later this year.
#GetAfterIt
Our second Wildcats team to finalize their 2020/2021 roster is the Kohltech
@U18VCats
team! Congratulations to everyone who made the squad. Looking forward to a great U18 season. And remember to check out the new
@nsu18mhl
website...
The final Player Award for the Jr A's should come as no surprise. Team MVP is Wildcats defenceman, Brant King! A leader on and off the ice who does everything. We're confident he leads the MHL in blocked shots by a wide margin! Congratulations,
@KingBrant8
.
#WildcatsRoar
Valley WINS! 3 - 2 in a Shoot Out over Truro!
@David_cote13
scores the only shoot out goal for either team to win it (and is
#1
star of the game).
@ABrunn33
makes 39 saves, and all 3 in the shoot out for start
#2
!
#ThrowbackThursday
to Dec. 31, 2018. Check out
@ChadArsenault_1
walking into a Junior hockey dressing room for the first time. He started his first Wildcats game that night in PEI, joined Valley full time the following season, and this year took the QMJHL by storm in Bathurst.
Team photo for our Kohltech
@U18VCats
. A great group of guys, all sporting a slightly different look for this season. Are they smiling for the photo?
#vcats
#GoAwayCOVID
Happy Birthday wishes going out today to
@Senators
forward,
@drrakebatherson
! Drake scored his 17th goal and 31st point of the season in yesterday's win over Vancouver.
Drake played for all 3 Wildcats teams growing up (U15, U18 and Jr A). Have a great day!
#AlwaysAWildcat
Wildcats WIN!!! 4 - 3 in Overtime! Luke Wilson wins it with just 9 seconds remaining in the OT. Gutsy performance by
@GFRapidshockey
as they score late to force overtime. And
@ChadArsenault_1
with his first MHL win!
WILDCATS WIN!!!
@CKirkup
with the game winner, and
@ABrunn33
makes 36 saves and is named
#1
star. Crazy game with a battle royal at the end.
Valley back on home ice tomorrow vs South Shore. Be here - Don't miss it!
Wildcats owner
@GcbBaxter
paid his respects to the
@HumboldtBroncos
on behalf of our club yesterday at the site of the Broncos horrific April bus crash. We extend our deepest sympathies to those impacted by this tragedy.
#HumboldtStrong
We remember the tragic events of three years ago today. This banner honouring the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash hangs proudly inside the Appledome in Berwick.
#AlwaysRemembered
#WePlayForThem
Wildcats WIN!!! 5 - 4 in a shootout over the Ramblers.
@McKimMatt
with the shootout winner. Justin Bourque stops 46 shots plus all 3 Amherst shooters in the shootout!
We're back home again Friday and Saturday. Don't miss it.
#WildcatsRoar
Your Junior A Valley Wildcats had their first on ice session of the year today in Berwick. Here's the full list of everyone in camp. Note, Jack Olson and Justin Bourque were not on the ice today as they are in quarantine after travelling earlier this month.
#WildcatsRoar
More Wildcats signing news. Returning this season is 19 year old centre, Luke Wilson!
Wilson scored 16 goals and 27 points in 30 games with Valley last season before being called up to Chicoutimi in the QMJHL. Glad to have you back in Berwick,
@Luke91Wilson
.
#WildcatsRoar
The first home team win of the series goes to the Wildcats!! 4-2 win here tonight.
Kearney, Wilson, Deacon & Spears the goal scorers. 43 saves again in goal for Lyonnais. Another max team effort.
Cats’ lead the series 3-1. Let’s go!!!
Racism is wrong. Period.
Everyone deserves to feel safe regardless of skin colour. Period.
Seeing the outrage and the countless people demanding change and justice gives us all hope for the future.
We will always continue to support black athletes.
#BlackLivesMatter
Best wishes to former Valley Wildcats defenceman, Nick Deagle. Nick is currently at Depot, beginning training as an RCMP cadet. He's currently finishing his quarantine period, and hopes to graduate in May. Good luck, Nick!
#AlwaysAWildcat
Game 1 goes to Valley!! 3-0 win on the road at Mariners Centre! Kwestel, Bujold & Spears score to highlight a big shutout performance from Antoine Lyonnais who was amazing.
Massive Game 2 tmw
@KMCCBerwick
730pm!!
Wildcats WIN! Another victory for the Kohltech
@U18VCats
, 3 - 1 over Cole Harbour.
@AidanMacleod20
with the PP goal in the 3rd, redirecting a
@AnsemsCarter
point shot. That's 11 wins in a row, and 12 of 13 since play resumed on Jan. 30th. Valley now alone in 2nd place.
#vcats
WILDCATS NEWS - Former Wildcats goalie
@mclaren_cole
has made the
@HFXMooseheads
roster. Cole was a rookie standout with Valley last season and makes the jump to the
@QMJHL
. More details:
Former Wildcat Antoine Lyonnais has committed to the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières.
Antoine was a game changer last season for the Wildcats, a major piece in their playoff run to the MHL semi-finals.
Congratulations Antoine!
Closeout game coming up at home Monday night!! Wildcats take the series lead 3-2 tonight in Truro.
Four 3rd period goals from Valley got it done. Two from Henderson with Wilson and Spears joining the tally.
One win away from the Canadian Tire Cup finals!
Berwick Mayor Don Clarke picks up his jersey from Coach Benedict. Mayor Clarke has challenged Mayor Bill Mills of Truro. The loser of the upcoming series will wear the winner’s jersey at the next meeting of their council.
Who's watching the Leafs/Senators game tonight? Puck is about to drop, and former Valley Wildcat Drake Batherson is playing up top for Ottawa! We might be a little biased here, but... Let's Go, Sens! Let's Go, Drake!
#GoSensGo
#AlwaysAWildcat
Coach Brandon Benedict raised over $2500 for the Burlington Community Centre at Canada Day celebrations by taking two pies in the face.
What a great sport he is 😁.
Tough way to have the season end. This was a phenomenal season for the
@Valley_Wildcats
and their amazing fans. Covid has put a damper the past two years, so to enjoy these players is extra special this season. Thanks to the fans and the players for a wonderful season!
Staying at home for weeks can get a little boring while we work to flatten the
#COVID19NS
curve, but your Wildcats are finding ways to stay active.
Here's a message from Wildcats forward Sam Grant. He's been spending his time out in the backyard.
Our boys started returning home today. Most are eligible to return next season, but let's recognize our graduating players.
@McKimMatt
,
@Marrocco__88
,
@tphinney31
and Michael Johnson. Thank you for all your efforts, gentlemen, and best of luck in the future.
#AlwaysAWildcat
We have a pair of trades to announce. Valley has acquired 20-year old Matt McKim from the
@BPontiacs
of the AJHL. McKim hails from St. John's, NF and scored 86 points in 63 games last season. Welcome to the Wildcats,
@McKimMatt
#WildcatsRoar
(1 of 2)
In Round 4, with the 62nd overall pick, the Valley Wildcats are proud to select, Luke Foster, from
@SteeleSubaruHky
. Welcome to the Valley.
#WildcatsRoar