For the second time this month, a member of the Innovex Estevan Bears has committed to play junior hockey in the same city where they played the majority of their minor hockey. Van Huebner (Weyburn, SK) has committed to play for the Weyburn Red Wings in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) for the 2026-27 […]
Boston Schmidt has had an incredibly productive season to his final U18 AAA campaign with the Innovex Estevan Bears. Now, that strong play has been rewarded. Schmidt announced his commitment to play the 2026-27 season with the Humboldt Broncos in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) on Wednesday, January 14th. In a release announcing the […]
There are 14 games remaining in the 2025/26 regular season for the Innovex Estevan Bears. While the team is in a great position to make the playoffs for a third consecutive season, nothing has been secured yet. This past weekend, the dates for the 2026 playoffs were announced as follows: Round 1 (quarterfinals) features the […]
Gunner Moore, graduating forward and captain of the Innovex Estevan Bears, will be staying in Estevan after his U18 AAA career ends after this season. Moore announced his commitment to play the 2026-27 season with the Estevan Bruins in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) on January 7th, a day after his 18th birthday. “Obviously […]
The Innovex Estevan Bears had a very successful week in Saskatoon at the inaugural Saskatchewan Hockey Classic over the holiday break. Two Bears’ skaters were recognized with “All-Star” honours following the tournament: Boston Schmidt and Dylan Brass. Full article below. (Originally posted on SMAAAHL website) BY Jonathan Huntington SASKATOON – The all-star team consists of […]
The Innovex Estevan Bears were one of six teams that competed in the inaugural Saskatchewan Hockey Classic played at Merlis Belsher Place in Saskatoon from December 26 – 31. The teams were split into two pools of 3 for round robin play. The Bears shared a pool with fellow SMAAAHL team Saskatoon Blazers and the […]
PHOTO: Wanda Harron Photography After a November to remember for Evan Hutcheon and the Innovex Estevan Bears, the 17-year-old netminder has been recognized by the league for his strong play. Hutcheon was named the ‘Goalie of the Month’ after backstopping the Bears to a (7-0-0-1) record in 8 appearances in November. Hutcheon posted a sterling […]
PHOTO: Wanda Harron Photography The Innovex Estevan Bears have started December the same way they dominated November: scoring goals, winning games and climbing the SMAAAHL standings. The Bears entered last week on a 10-game point streak and after three more contests, including a showdown against the league-leaders and defending national champions, the streak is now […]
After the first 22 games, it’s been a tale of two seasons so far for the Innovex Estevan Bears. The Bears have reached the midway point of the 2025/26 regular season as the calendar flips to December with an overall record of (11-9-0-2). After a slow start with only 3 wins in their first 12 […]
Less than two years since starring with the Innovex Estevan Bears, standout defenceman Thomas Ries will wear the Maple Leaf at the World Junior A Challenge this December. Ries, who is currently a top defenceman in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) with the Yorkton Terriers, was one of six SJHL players named to Team […]
