Bearcat Banter

Bearcat Banter: “Next” Season Begins
The Truro Bearcats wrapped up their pre-Christmas schedule in fine style. A convincing win over the visiting Amherst Ramblers lifted [...]
Bearcat Banter – Standings Tighten Up
Two big wins put the Truro Bearcats in a more favourable spot. Good things happen when a team stays with the plan, fights through adv [...]
Bearcat Banter: Be ready to respond
The dreaded two – goal lead raised its ugly head again last weekend. Actually, it’s been three consecutive games where the Bearca [...]
Bearcat Banter: Play to Win
The two-goal lead is the most dangerous lead in hockey. Statistics suggest the team with that lead squanders that lead forty percent [...]
Bearcat Banter: Show Time
Half the mission was accomplished. Sweeping in New Brunswick was never an easy task, so the Bearcats will have to settle with a split [...]
Bearcat Banter: Hit the road
By Gerry Hale Nov 22, 2019 Finally, the Truro Bearcats came out of a Shootout on the positive side. It’s been a while since Bearc [...]
Bearcat Banter – Moving Forward
Put the points in the proper column, then move on. The Truro Bearcats came out of the weekend with three points – a regulation win [...]
Bearcat Banter: Back on the home front
The Truro Beacats returned from New Brunswick with a pair of victories tucked away. The Bearcats needed those wins and pure persisten [...]
Bearcat Banter: Get on the positive side
Must – win games don’t usually occur in October of a hockey season. For the Truro Bearcats, and for the Valley Wildcats, last Fri [...]
Bearcat Banter: Nose to the grindstone
It’s important to stay on the winning side when playing close. Unfortunately, in both games last weekend, the Bearcats came up shor [...]