Game Preview - December 12th @ Ottawa Black Bears
Dec 10, 2025Saskatoon, SK - We head out on the road this weekend to the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa for a showdown with the Ottawa Black Bears.
We come into the game following last weekend’s 16-13 win over the Roughnecks at home. Austin Shanks leads the team with 7 points (3g, 4a), and Robert Church leads the team in goals with 4 to start the season. Last weekend, Robert Church became the franchise's all-time leader in games played, and this weekend approaches another important milestone as he is only 3 away from 900 career points.
Ottawa enters the game looking to get in the win column following week one’s game against San Diego. The newly acquired Rob Helleyer started his Blackbears career strong with a 3-goal, 5-assist performance. While the ever-dangerous Jeff Teat tallied 2 goals and 3 assists to start his 2025/26 season.
Last year, we faced the Black Bears once at home, winning 16-7 off a 6-goal, 3-assist night from Robert Church.
Fans looking to watch this game can find it broadcast live on TSN 3/5, our first NLL on TSN game of the season. Hunter's Bowling will also be hosting a watch party for fans located in Saskatoon. Faceoff is live this weekend at 6:30 PM CT from Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON.