On Sunday, Bears netminder Maggie Schell turned away 28 shots. (Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

By Nigel Maxwell

Playoffs

Bears lose Game 2, series returns to Saskatoon

Mar 8, 2026 | 5:31 PM

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.

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Game recap

After the first period, the Mann Northway Northern Bears trailed 2-0.

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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.

Reyn Siklenka scores with assists from Jersie Andersen and Rowan Clement. @princealbertnow pic.twitter.com/9dOS4QRvf3

— Nigel Maxwell (@NigelMaxwell) March 8, 2026

Bears 2nd goal also came on the power play. Rowan Clement from Andie Marshall. @princealbertnow @CKBI pic.twitter.com/TC7mL62UUX

— Nigel Maxwell (@NigelMaxwell) March 8, 2026

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.

Rowan Clement was awarded the game’s first star, Stars forward Sadie Green received second star and Reyn Siklenka was named third star.

(Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell)

(Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

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