ESTEVAN - For the first time in their five-season history, the Estevan Great North U18 AAA Bears are 2-0 to start a season.
The Bears defeated the Tisdale Trojans 4-3 on both Saturday and Sunday at Affinity Place to sweep the season-opening doubleheader between the two teams.
In Saturday's game, Kayson Anderson recorded the Bears' first goal of the season 4:45 into the opening frame to give the Bears a 1-0 advantage. Goals by Dylan Brass, Boston Schmidt and Aidan Mohan in the second period left the Bears with a 4-2 lead. The Trojans scored in the final minute of the third to make the game interesting.
Cole Ivey stopped 21 of the 24 shots he faced to get the win.
The following day, Brass scored on a power play with 4:48 to play in the third period to lift the Bears to the win. Estevan had a 3-1 lead early in the second period, but Tisdale scored in each of the second and third periods to tie the game.
Kobe Wotta, Brendan Jones and Cooper Flath had Estevan's other goals.
Brady Carr made 24 saves on 27 shots to get the win.
Estevan will visit the Regina Pat Canadians on Oct. 2. Then they will travel to play the Warman Wildcats on Oct. 5 and the reigning league champions, the Saskatoon Blazers, the following day.
