The Lloydminster Bandits began defence of their Alberta Jr. B provincial crown with a 3-3 tie against the Edmonton Warriors Wednesday night.
Lenny Young scored twice to lead the Bandits, while Daniel Wheeler also chipped in with a goal.
The Bandits take on the Red Deer Vipers at 4 p.m. today and will take on the host North Peace Navigators at noon tomorrow. Those two teams also tied 3-3 in their openers last night.
Playoffs will begin Friday night.
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