Alexandria, Minnesota. After an exciting win last night, the Bismarck Bobcats looked like they had no energy against their former teammate, Jake Williams. Williams was part of the national championship team from last year, and he was traded to the Fresno Monsters who then traded him to the Alexandria Blizzard. With the 5-1 loss, Bismarck now has a record of 13-8-1. Let’s give credit to Jake Williams, as he played an outstanding game in net for Alexandria. Alexandria out played the Bobcats in every facet of the game. Alexandria was ready to go from the opening 20 minutes. The Bobcats were not ready to go. They left their emotions at the VFW Sport Center. The Bobcats were lifeless tonight but Alexandria came out and were ready to rumble. To make matters worse, one of the heros from last night’s game, Dan Zawacki, suffered a broken arm and will be out until further notice. The Bobcats must pick it up next weekend as they play Aberdeen on December 3rd.

Bismarck, North Dakota. After a 3-1 win on Friday night, the game between the Bismarck Bobcats and the Owatonna Express had all the makings of a war. The Express were the first to fire a bullet when Ryan Faragher would face white out conditions by Nick Widing. Nick Widing would find Ryan Faragher’s five hole putting the Express on the board at 10:47 in the second period. It wouldn’t remain that way for long, as the gates were opened on a goal by Matt Gates tying the game at 1-1. It would remain that way for the rest of period 2, period 3, and overtime. Nikolaj Rosenthal derailed the Express with the game winner, giving the national champions a record of 13,7,1. Meanwhile, Owatonna was swept for the second straight time by the Bismarck Bobcats. Here is a look at what’s ahead for the champs. A rematch on Thanksgiving against Aberdeen, and then a road trip to A-town, Alexandria, Minnesota.