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The Bonnyville Sr. AA Pontiacs went down fighting against the Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs. The back-and-forth matchup at the R.J. Lalonde Arena on Saturday, Nov. 2, ultimately went to the Chiefs with a 7-6 win.

Although it wasn’t a second-place finish the Bonnyville Renegades were hustling for, the team still celebrated their final game of the season. On Sunday, Nov.

The first of a two-game home stand against the SAIT Trojans resulted in a 3-0 loss for the Portage Voyageurs Friday night.

Despite a rough start, the Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs ended the week on a positive note.

The Bonnyville Sr. AA Pontiacs tasted victory for the first time this season. The local team walked away with a 10-4 win on Saturday after dominating the Red Deer Rustlers at R.J. Lalonde Arena.

The Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs struggled to find their footing against the Spruce Grove Saints. The Pontiacs fell to the Saints on home ice on Friday, and when they entered enemy territory the following night they met the same fate.

A Cold Lake Fighter Jets player is making a name for himself in the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL).

The Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs net minder was recognized for his work between the pipes. The AJHL announced Pontiac Easton Hesse as the defensive player of the week for Sept. 23 to 29. “It’s definitely nice to be recognized for that,” Hesse expressed.

The Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs kept their win streak going. They bested the Lloydminster Bobcats on home ice and away during their match-ups last week.

The Bonnyville Sr. Pontiacs didn’t have the start to their season they were hoping for. The Pontiacs dropped two games over the weekend; on the road against the Westlock Warriors and at home versus the Devon Barons.