The streak is over.
After 35 straight wins – no losses in 2005 – the Rimouski Oceanic’s record-setting streak came to an end Wednesday at the hands of division rival Chicoutimi.
The Sagueneens, facing elimination and an 0-3 hole against the No. 1 seeded Oceanic, got two goals from Maxime Tanguay in the first period and a shutout from former Maineiac netminder Brandon Verge on their way to a 5-0 win.
Francis Verreult-Paul, Louis-Etienne Leblanc and Marek Zagrapan rounded out the scoring for Chicoutimi, which scored the five goals on 33 shots on Cedrick Desjardins.
The Oceanic set the Canadian hockey League record for consecutive victories after sweeping the Lewiston Maineiacs on April 6. Three consecutive wins to open their semifinal series against Chicoutimi pushed the record to 35.
Sidney Crosby was held without a point for the second time in eight playoff games.
Halifax waits
The Halifax Mooseheads took care of their own business Wednesday, taking out the brooms and sweeping aside the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in four straight with a 6-2 win.
After the Huskies scored to open the second, Halifax ran off three straight goals to end the second and take a 3-1 lead.
Halifax now awaits the Rimouski/Chicoutimi winner for the QMJHL finals.
The winner will be awarded the President’s Trophy and will represent the league at the Memorial Cup.
Memorial schedule
The Memorial Cup in London, Ontario will kick off Saturday, May 21 with the London Knights, the host team, facing off against the QMJHL champion. London has chosen to be regarded as the host team, regardless of their status as potential league champions of the Ontario Hockey League.
The Memorial Cup’s round-robin portion will continue through Thursday, May 26 with alternating games between the chamions of the QMJHL, OHL and the Western Hockey League, as well as host London.
The semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, May 28 and the final game for Sunday, May 29.
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