A big win for the Moncton Wildcats in game one of the QMJHL finals as they make a run for the Gilles Courteau Trophy.

They battled the Rimouski Oceanic to a sold-out crowd of over 8500 fans at the Avenir Centre this evening.

The game ended with a victory for the Cats 4 to 1.

The Cats outshot the Oceanic 38-14.

Game two goes Sunday at 7 pm, once again at the Avenir Centre in Moncton.

All games are being televised on stations including TSN.