The Truro Bearcats and the Halifax Hawks tied 3-3 in NS Major Bantam Hockey League play at the Scotsburn tournament in Pictou. All tournament round robin games count towards the league standings.

This was a good test for the Bearcats as they held a 3-1 lead late in the third, but couldn't hold on. The Bearcat's had goals from Mitchell Leblanc, Noah Archibald and Michael Stuart.

Truro's player of the game Luc Melanson stopped 36 of 39 shots that came his way.

Next up for the Bearcats will be the Harbour Storm in Trenton at 230pm on Friday and then their final game is against Kings Mutual at 6pm at the New Glasgow stadium on Saturday.