The Sea Dogs getting the win by a score of 2 to 1 over Gatineau after going into the third period all tied up. Simon Despres got the winner at 12:17 of the third period.
Sea Dogs Head Coach Gerard Gallant tells CHSJ News he's happy to get the win but isn't thrilled with how the team played saying they weren't sharp. Gallant concedes the 8 day layoff hurt.
With Saint John having been ranked for most of the season as the best junior team in the country, the fans expect the Seadogs to finally clinch the title after falling short to the Moncton Wildcats last season but Gallant maintains he doesn't feel any extra pressure to deliver on that.
Sea Dogs fan Tony Bourque tells us winning the President's Cup will soothe the wounds of losing out on hosting duties for the Memorial Cup next year.
Game 2 takes place this Saturday at Harbour Station. Game time is 7 o'clock.
