Bismarck Bobcats Defend Robertson Cup Against Aberdeen Wings

The two-time defending champions open the playoffs at home against a familiar foe.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:33am

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The Bismarck Bobcats begin their quest to defend the Robertson Cup this weekend as they host the Aberdeen Wings in the opening round of the playoffs. The Bobcats are the two-time defending champions, having won the title in 2025 after overcoming an early deficit against the Wings in the semifinals. The regular season series between the two teams was evenly split, with each squad winning twice at home and twice on the road.

Why it matters

The Bobcats are looking to become the first team in over a decade to repeat as Robertson Cup champions. Their path to a third straight title begins against a familiar opponent in the Aberdeen Wings, a team they've had a tight regular season rivalry with in recent years.

The details

The Bobcats and Wings split their regular season series 2-4-2, with each team winning twice at home and twice on the road. Bismarck defenseman Jimmy Dodig had a strong individual performance last weekend, contributing two goals and an assist, while forward Teddy Richardson recorded a three-point weekend with two goals and an assist. For Aberdeen, rookie forward Jonathan Doucette notched a goal and two assists in their series against Watertown, and Sam Scheetz added a goal and two assists as the Wings swept the Shamrocks.

  • The Bobcats and Wings will play games 1 and 2 of their opening round series this Friday and Saturday at the Bobcats' home arena.
  • The Bobcats won the Robertson Cup in May 2025, defeating the defending champion Lone Star Brahmas 4-2 in the final.

The players

Jimmy Dodig

A defenseman for the Bismarck Bobcats who contributed two goals and an assist in his lone appearance last weekend.

Teddy Richardson

A forward for the Bismarck Bobcats who recorded a three-point weekend with two goals and an assist.

Jonathan Doucette

A rookie forward for the Aberdeen Wings who notched a goal and two assists in their series against Watertown.

Sam Scheetz

A forward for the Aberdeen Wings who added a goal and two assists as Aberdeen swept the Shamrocks in two one-goal games.

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What they’re saying

“We must be ready to defend our title from the start. Aberdeen is a tough opponent and we know we'll have our hands full, but we're confident in our ability to repeat as champions.”

— Head Coach, Bismarck Bobcats

What’s next

The winner of the Bismarck-Aberdeen series will advance to face the winner of the Minot Minotauros and Watertown Shamrocks in the division finals.

The takeaway

The Bobcats' quest to become the first team in over a decade to repeat as Robertson Cup champions begins this weekend against a familiar foe in the Aberdeen Wings. Their regular season rivalry should make for an exciting opening round matchup as Bismarck looks to start their title defense on a high note.