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: Swift Current Leads 2-1 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 […]

Bears Pushing For Home Ice Advantage In Playoffs

The Innovex Estevan Bears are on the brink of securing their third consecutive appearance in the SMAAAHL Playoffs, and now the goal has shifted to securing home ice advantage in the first round of the postseason. The Regina Pat Canadians and Moose Jaw Warriors have already clinched the top 2 seeds, while four squads are […]

Dylan Brass Commits To Yorkton Terriers For 2026-27 Season

The commitments continue to roll in for members of the Innovex Estevan Bears, with another graduating forward planning to play for his hometown team next season. Dylan Brass (Yorkton, SK) has committed to play for the Yorkton Terriers in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) for the 2026-27 season on Friday, January 30th. “Dylan is […]

Brendan Jones Commits To La Ronge Ice Wolves For 2026-27 Season

For the fourth time this month, a key contributor for the Innovex Estevan Bears has announced where they will play following this season. Brendan Jones (Warman, SK) has committed to play for the La Ronge Ice Wolves in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) for the 2026-27 season on Tuesday, January 27th. Jones, who is […]