Salute To Graduating Bears

There are 11 graduating players for the Innovex Estevan Bears following the 2025-26 season. These players will move on from the U18 level and into the junior level or higher to continue their hockey careers. #1 Jaxon Kuchinka Hometown: Estevan, SK Position: Goaltender Jaxon’s steady presence in the crease and his competitive drive made a […]

Semi-Final Game Recaps: Bears vs Regina Pat Canadians

This article will be updated following each game in the Best-of-5 semi-final series between the Innovex Estevan Bears and Regina Pat Canadians. BEST-OF-5 SERIES: Regina Wins Series 3-0 GAME 1 – Bears @ Regina – Tue. Mar. 10th – REG 5-2 over EST The Innovex Estevan Bears had a quick turnaround to start the SMAAAHL […]

Semi-Final Dates Announced vs Regina Pat Canadians

The Innovex Estevan Bears will face the Regina Pat Canadians in the SMAAAHL Best-of-5 semi-final, and on Monday afternoon the dates were announced. The series starts in Regina on Tuesday, March 10 before returning to Estevan on Friday, March 13 for Game 2. Game 3 is the next night back in Regina on Saturday night. […]

Quarterfinal Game Recaps: Bears vs Swift Current

This article will be updated following each game in the Best-of-5 quarterfinal series between the Innovex Estevan Bears and Swift Current Legionnaires. BEST-OF-5 SERIES: Bears Win Series 3-2 GAME 1 – Bears @ Swift Current – Sat. Feb. 28th – SC 6-2 over EST In what is expected to be one of the closest series […]

League Awards: Pilon, Hutcheon, Moore Recognized

The League Awards for the Saskatchewan Minor AAA Hockey League (SMAAAHL) were announced on Friday, February 27th on the eve of the playoffs, and a trio of Innovex Estevan Bears were recognized with honours. COACH OF THE YEAR – RYAN PILON STATS: (26-14-2-2) record; .636 PTS%; 5th Overall; (23-5-2-2) record in final 32 games Ryan […]

2025-26 Team Awards

The Innovex Estevan Bears have announced their team award winners for the 2025-26 regular season. * All Photos: Wanda Harron Photography  MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Co-Winners: Gunner Moore & Dylan Brass The two graduating forwards share MVP honours for the Bears as two of the key drivers offensively for the team. Moore led the team in […]

Quarterfinal Schedule Released

The Innovex Estevan Bears have announced the schedule for their Best-of-5 Quarterfinal series against the Swift Current Legionnaires. The Bears, who finished 5th in the standings, will travel to Swift Current for Game 1 on Saturday, February 28th. The Legionnaires finished 4th in the standings and have home ice advantage over the Bears in the […]

Bears Complete Franchise-Best Regular Season

The Innovex Estevan Bears wrapped up their 2025-26 regular season schedule on February 21st. And once the final buzzer of the 44th game rang out, it marked the end of the most successful regular season in Bears franchise history. The Bears finished with a record of 26-14-2-2, good for 56 points and a 5th overall […]

Three Bears Hit Major Milestones

As the end of the regular season nears, graduating forwards for the Innovex Estevan Bears are hitting major milestones before they wrap up their U18 AAA career. Gunner Moore has reached 150 career regular season points, a feat only achieved by nine other players in SMAAAHL history. Gunner notched the plateau with a beautiful assist […]

Bears Clinch Spot In 2026 Playoffs

The Innovex Estevan Bears have guaranteed a berth in the 2026 SMAAAHL Postseason. The Bears earned the berth after a 9-2 victory over the Notre Dame Hounds on Wednesday, February 4th in their 37th game of the season. It’s the earliest date in team history that the Bears have clinched a playoff spot, and the […]