The Lloydminster Bobcats return to the ice tomorrow night (Aug. 30) as they host the Bonnyville Pontiacs in this season’s inaugural exhibition game.
Playing out of the AJHL), the Bobcats finished second overall in last year’s regular-season standings. With a record of 33-24-0 for 66 points, the Bobcats were only seven points behind the Whitecourt Wolverines (34-18-4-1).
The Bobcats play five pre-season games to shake off the cobwebs before October’s regular-season schedule.
After tomorrow’s game, the ‘Cats head to Bonnyville for a 7 p.m. puck drop before hosting the Camrose Kodiaks at the Civic Centre on Sept. 4. The ‘Cats head to Camrose on Sept. 6 before hosting the Battleford North Stars of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League on Sept. 7.
The Bobcats home opener is scheduled for Sept. 13 at the Centennial Civic Centre as the ‘Cats host the Fort McMurray Oil Barons (MOB).
The MOB will also be in town on Sept. 14 for another 7 p.m. puck drop before three road games in Drumheller, Canmore and Calgary. The AJHL Showcase, hosted in Calgary, will follow.
In other news …
The Lloydminster Bobcats also recently announced Andrew Gilbert as the organization’s new assistant general manager.
Gilbert has been with the Bobcats for the last seven seasons as director of player personnel.
“He works behind the scenes, not someone you see every day with our program, but a familiar face in every rink, also with our players and their families,” said general manager Nigel Dube.
“Andrew has been an integral part of our organization since joining the Bobcats in 2018 and has been instrumental in building this program to what it is today
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