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Bobcats Struggle in Season Opener Against Oil Barons

Guavy AI Editorial Team Published September 22, 2026

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The Lloydminster Bobcats got off to a rocky start in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) season, dropping both games against the Fort McMurray Oil Barons at the Cenovus Energy Hub. The Oil Barons took Friday's game 3-1 before securing a 5-2 win on Saturday.

Evan Benoit led the offense for Fort McMurray, scoring twice on the power play in the first period of Saturday's match to give his team an early lead. However, the Bobcats responded strongly in the second period with Luke Dooley cutting the deficit to one and Rylan Wieler tying the game 2-2.

But Fort McMurray regained control, with Simon Martin scoring the winning goal unassisted at 8:03 of the final period. The Oil Barons sealed the victory with an insurance marker from Lucas McDonald and an empty-net goal by Martin at 17:14.

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