The Bismarck Bobcats celebrated their 2009-10 Robertson Cup championship before a sold-out crowd at the VFW Sports Center on Friday, but it was the 2010-11 version of the Alexandria Blizzard who stole the show, pulling away late to claim a 3-1 victory at Coors Light Opening Night.

The Bismarck Bobcats fell in their weekend finale at the 2010 Sherbrook NAHL Showcase at Schwan Super Rink, dropping a 3-1 decision to the Motor City Metal Jackets Saturday.

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.