Bears lose Game 2, series returns to Saskatoon
March 8, 2026
Nigel Maxwell, PANow
A third game will be needed to settle the hard fought and evenly matched playoff series between the Mann Northway Northern Bears and Saskatoon Stars.
Game two was played Sunday afternoon at Prince Albert’s Art Hauser Centre and ended with a 3-2 overtime decision in favor of the visiting team.
The Sask. Female U18 AAA playoff series, now tied at 1-1, will be decided Tuesday night in Saskatoon.
Game recap
After the first period, the Mann Northway Northern Bears trailed 2-0.
However, determined to win the series, the Bears came charging back and scored at the 12:33 mark of the second period. Reyn Siklenka was credited with the goal, with assists from Jersie Andersen and Rowan Clement.
Just 6:49 into the third frame, it was Clement’s turn to find the back of the net with the assist from Andie Marshall.
Both goals were scored on the power play.
Despite a few more opportunities, including a late game power play for the Northern Bears, the final regulation buzzer sounded with no clear winner.
Then at the :34 sec mark of the first overtime period, Saskatoon’s Sadie Green scored and Bears netminder Maggie Schell collapsed to the ice in defeat.
Final shots on goal were 33-31 in favor of the Northern Bears.
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Rowan Clement was awarded the game’s first star, Stars forward Sadie Green received second star and Reyn Siklenka was named third star.
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