Voyageurs de Jonquière Select Opponent for Playoffs with Strategic Considerations

Reached by telephone late Monday morning, the team’s general manager, Dany Coulombe, said he did not hesitate too much. “We had the choice between Repentigny and Gatineau. We just looked at who we had performed best against, ”explains the GM.

Ultimately, the administrator considers that the choice was not very decisive. Wanting to win the Grand Finals, the Voyageurs didn’t have to focus too much on which team they wanted to face, but rather on the performance to deliver. “You know, to win the playoffs, you have to beat all the teams. Regardless of the opponent, we must make sure to offer the best version of the team. »

The first meeting of the Greens will be played on the road, at Sanscartier Park, at 7:30 p.m. The two teams will then travel to Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, with the other two games taking place Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m., at Stade Richard-Desmeules.

Saturday’s game will only take place in the event of shared victories in the first games, since the LBJEQ quarter-finals are played according to the 2 of 3 formula.

Dany Coulombe hopes that his players will be able to count on a major advantage specific to the Voyageurs, possibly unmatched in the LBJEQ: the home crowd. “We’re going to have a lot of people. We want the show and that everything takes place with respect, of course, ”he said.

Elsewhere in the league

The Voyageurs de Jonquière say they chose the opponent they thought was optimal for a good start in the playoffs, between Repentigny and Gatineau. However, the supply of available teams was limited, since Laval and Trois-Rivières selected before.

Thus, Laval will face Montreal and Trois-Rivières will compete for victories with Granby.

Without wishing to advance as to the way in which these two formations were chosen, Dany Coulombe underlines that the fact of choosing his adversary allows certain teams to avoid certain logistical costs.

“It can cost between $5,000 and $6,000 sometimes to play two days in the playoffs as a visitor. It is normal for some teams to choose those a little closer. To take the example of Gatineau, Laval could have taken them before us because it’s closer,” explains the general manager.

2023-08-14 17:13:27
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