Early Lead Not Enough as Bears Fall in Shootout

Hockey players don't like moral victories. 

But if there was ever a time to accept one, it was Friday night, as the team was able to return to the ice for the first time since COVID-19 shut down the league last season.

The good feeling though went away as the Bears saw a 2-0 lead entering the third period disappear as the Bombers found their goal-scoring touch. The Bombers scored three times in the third to match the Bear's third-period tally, sending the game to overtime.

Extra-time wasn't enough and the game eventually went to a shootout, with the Bombers connecting twice to the Bears one to grab the victory 4-3.

The Bears (0-0-0-1) will travel to Mosinee next weekend for a two-game set Friday and Saturday against the Papermakers. Both games start at 8 PM. 

Fans wishing to attend the game should follow the below guidelines, provided by the Papermakers, for attending games at the Mosiness Rec. Center.

• Anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should not enter the Mosinee Recreation Center.
• Masks/face coverings are required to be worn by everyone inside our facility at all times.
• There is no limit on spectators. We ask that you maintain social distancing in the bleachers and the warming house. We also have LiveBarn as an option for viewing games. 
• Concessions will be available for most games.
• The bar will be serving beer for all home games.
• Please understand that anyone refusing to follow the safety guidelines we have put in place may be asked to leave the facility.

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