Sexton gives ’Cats a much-needed boost

Kyle Sexton

Age: 19

Hometown: Fall River, N.S.

Number: 21

Position: Defence

H-W: 5-11, 175 lbs. Bearcat-of-the-week honours go to forward, Kyle Sexton.

In a 4-3 win over the Grand Falls Rapids Sunday, he scored midway through the nal period, then scored the winner early in the OT session. That capped o a three-game weekend where the Bearcats needed a boost. He helped deliver it.

Kyle got his hockey start in the Tor Bay, NL program before a family move brought him to the Bedford Minor Association’s Major Bantam Barons. Next up were three years of major midget, the rst with Newbridge, then a pair with the Dartmouth squad. His team experienced two Telus Cup appearances and in his nal midget year he responded with 27 goals and 20 assists.

The 2016 Yarmouth pick split last year between the South Shore Lumberjacks and the St. Stephen Aces. The Bearcats acquired his rights from the Aces in August. Physicality makes some players dif cult to play against. So, too, does speed. The latter is a real asset to the Bearcats.

Special teams

This Sunday, the Bible Hill KinsmenBearcat Teddy Bear Toss is scheduled for the 2 p.m. game. Put the Teddy Bear in a plastic Bag, toss it on the ice when the Bearcats rst score on the Timberwolves. The Bearcats will assist with the Salvation Army Kettle Program. This is the 10th year the Bearcats have manned the kettles the rst three weeks in December at the Truro Mall and Wal-mart.

On tap

Saturday the Bearcats are in Berwick to face the Valley Wildcats at 7 p.m. Sunday, catch the Bearcats host the Miramichi Timberwolves at 2 p.m. at the RECC.