The Novas are proud to celebrate the achievements of two former players, Riley Sampson and Jack Hayne, who both played for the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) during their championship season.

This year, the Wildcats captured the President’s Cup, awarded to the QMJHL playoff champions. It’s one of the most prestigious trophies in Canadian junior hockey and a testament to the team’s resilience and dominance throughout the postseason.

Riley Sampson and Jack Hayne contributed to the Wildcats’ historic run, helping push Moncton to national recognition. As QMJHL champions, the team earned a spot in the 2025 Memorial Cup, Canada’s national major junior championship, where they faced off against the best teams from the WHL, OHL, and host Rimouski Oceanic.

Although the journey ended short of lifting the Memorial Cup, Riley and Jack’s success this season places them among the top players in the country at the junior level. The Memorial Cup is the ultimate stage for CHL players, and being part of it is a major career milestone.

Everyone at The Novas organization is incredibly proud of Riley and Jack’s development and accomplishments. From suiting up in Nova Scotia to performing on the national stage, they continue to inspire our current group of players.