(Trois-Rivières, QC, 2026-01-12 02:31:00) — The Trois-Rivières Lions fell to the Wheeling Nailers 4–2 on Sunday, failing to secure a win on the road.
The Lions were defeated by the Nailers in a game where Wheeling quickly established a lead and maintained control throughout the contest.
- Wheeling scored just 12 seconds into the game.
- Craig Armstrong scored two goals for the Nailers.
- Anthony Poulin scored a late goal for the Lions, assisted by Charles Martin and Emmett Serensits.
- The Lions will next play the Adirondack Thunder on January 16.
The Wheeling Nailers wasted no time taking the lead, with Craig Armstrong scoring the first goal of the game just 12 seconds after the puck dropped, beating Lions goaltender Vincent Duplessis, according to reports from the game.
Randy Hernandez extended the Nailers’ advantage minutes later, scoring on a pass from Brent Johnson and again beating Duplessis. Emil Pieniniemi added a third goal for Wheeling in the second period, further solidifying their lead.
The Lions finally responded late in the second period when Darick Louis-Jean scored his fourth goal of the season, finishing a feed from Joël Teasdale. Logan Nijhoff also earned his first point of the campaign with an assist on the play.
Late in the third period, Armstrong scored his second goal of the game, finding the back of the net while the Lions’ goal was empty. With less than a second remaining, Anthony Poulin scored his sixth goal of the season, assisted by Charles Martin and Emmett Serensits, marking the first point of the season for the Ontario-born defenseman.
Looking Ahead for the Lions
The Lions will return to action on Friday, January 16, when they face the Adirondack Thunder, affiliate of the New Jersey Devils. Following the road game, the Lions will host two games at the Colisée Vidéotron on January 17 and 18. The January 18 game will include a special tribute night honoring the 1955 Lions organization.
This series of games represents an opportunity for the Lions to rebound from Sunday’s loss and improve their standing in the league. The home games will also provide a chance for fans to celebrate the team’s history and support their current players.
