The Thunderbirds won the series in six games, and Alexander True scored the overtime winner. The team will go on to represent the WHL at the Memorial Cup tournament in Windsor, Ontario.
Bear finished the six-game series with a goal and 10 points and came back from a hand injury to lead his team to a championship. The 19-year-old blueliner continues to prove his worth through each game and is flourishing into one of the Oilers’ top prospects.
In addition to leading his team to a championship, Bear led all WHL defenceman in scoring this postseason with six goals and 26 points.