The Moncton Wildcats begin defense of their QMJHL title in Newfoundland.

The defending champs will take on the newly-formed Regiment on September 18.

Moncton will raise the banner at home on October 4 against the Saint John Sea Dogs.

Saint John starts the season at home against the Cape Breton Eagles on September 19.

The Eagles home opener is September 26 against the Wildcats.

Meanwhile the Halifax Mooseheads begin with a home-and-home against Charlottetown on September 19 and 20.