Photo: The Bobcats picked up a hard earned 6-4 win over Bonnyville on Monday.
By Colin Budd
The Lloydminster Bobcats took the top team in the country to overtime Wednesday night.
Ryan Kerr scored 1:23 into overtime as the Spruce Grove Saints downed the Bobcats 2-1 as the ‘Cats continued their recent string of impressive results.
Erik Toews and Jordan Draper traded second period goals.
Joel Miller turned aside 35 of the 37 shots he faced in the loss, while his counterpart Travis Rolheiser stopped 18.
The Bobcats were coming off a thrilling 6-4 win on home ice over Bonnyville on Family Day (check Thursday’s Source for the details.
The Bobcats (18-31-2-7) are back in action Friday night when they host the Sherwood Park Crusaders (32-17-2-7). Puck drop is 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Centre.
The Bobcats host Fort McMurray on Saturday night, which features their annual fundraiser auction. Game time is also 7:30 p.m.