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The Moncton Wildcats showed this week they are serious about chasing the Memorial Cup.
Thibeau says the locker room is full of excitement heading into the homestretch of the season after the additions of Groulx, Fortier and McIsaac to a roster already consisting of forwards Alexander Khovanov, Jakob Pelletier and Jeremy McKenna, along with Canadian world junior goaltender Olivier Rodrigue.
Forwards Raphael Lavoie and Dawson Mercer were acquired by the QMJHL's Chicoutimi Sagueneens in separate deals. Lavoie, an Edmonton Oilers prospect, was dealt to the Sagueneens by Halifax for four draft picks including a first rounder, while Mercer cost Chicoutimi six draft picks, including three firsts, which were shipped to the Drummondville Voltigeurs for the NHL draft-eligible winger.
Moving an abundance of draft picks for a Memorial Cup run after the CHL Christmas break is not uncommon, especially with a team's window of opportunity to win being so small. And using those picks to acquire returning world junior players has become the norm. Thibeau knows there will be an adjustment period with six new players on Moncton's roster, but believes the talent can get the team over the hump.
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