On Saturday the Truro Major Bantam Bearcats were defeated in their homeopener by the Dartmouth Whalers 4-3. The Bearcats had goals from Brody MacPhee, Doug Barton and JaredWeatherbee. Assists went to Jevan McNutt (2), Ben higgins, Noah Archibaldand MacPhee. Truro goalie Brendan Archibald stopped 26 of 30 shots that came his way.

"We are working hard, but just not getting the bounces, commented Head Coach Lou Lanceleve. 'As a team we are confident - will continue to work and the bounces will happen."

On Sunday, the Bearcats played the Cape Breton Cougars and again came up onthe short end of a 3-0 loss. The Bearcats goalie Archibald suited up forhis second start of the weekend, stopping 25 of 28 shots. The Bearcats now sit 1-3 and are tied for 6th place in the 12 team Nova Scotia loop.

Truro Bearcats do not play again until October 13th when they travel to Bedford to play the Mobil 1 Barons.