It took overtime to decide Friday’s battle of 2-0 teams at the 2010 Sherbrook NAHL Showcase, but the Bismarck Bobcats fell in the extra period 3-2 to the Wichita Falls Wildcats to bring a quick end to the defending champs’ season-opening unbeaten string.

The Bismarck Bobcats held off a furious rally from the Springfield Jr. Blues Thursday to win their second straight game to open the 2010-11 season by a score of 3-2 at the Sherbrook NAHL Showcase.

The Bismarck Bobcats stormed out of the gate in their 2010-11 season opener, blitzing the Fresno Monsters for six goals in the first period en route to a dominating 7-2 win Wednesday at the Sherbrook NAHL Showcase.

The Bismarck Bobcats stormed out of the gate in their 2010-11 season opener, blitzing the Fresno Monsters for six goals in the first period en route to a dominating 7-2 win Wednesday at the Sherbrook NAHL Showcase.

The Bismarck Bobcats capitalized on a big first period and held off the visiting Aberdeen Wings in their preseason finale Saturday, defeating their closest geographic rival 4-2 at the VFW Sports Center.

The Bismarck Bobcats survived a wild second period to top the expansion Aberdeen Wings 6-4 in both teams’ preseason opener Friday at the VFW Sports Center.

The 2010 Robertson Cup Champion Bismarck Bobcats are closing in on the start of the 2010-11 season and the start of their title defense against the rest of the North American Hockey League. The offseason hits a crescendo Friday as the Bobcats’ Final Camp gets underway at the VFW Sports Center at 5:00 PM.

The Bismarck Bobcats now know the route of their Robertson Cup defense, as the North American Hockey League has released the 2010-11 season schedule.