The North Stars claimed they had a goal disallowed but referee Ivan Manco said he didn't see it, even at two metres away.

It took seven minutes for the scoring to be opened when the North Stars scored after a period of dominance.

The goal was a wake-up call for the Bears, who began showing more urgency, hustling well and fighting for possession.

The Bears gained a two-man advantage from a quick succession of penalties, failed to capitalise then scored when the North Stars regained their men.

Brett Nelson-Bond scored a flicked shot into the top corner to cap off an extended period of dominance following the penalties.

The second period was largely uneventful but with forty seconds to go Rob Stark scored on a power play after Roberto Francini was sent off for slashing.

The Bears once again revived after conceding the goal then some explosive North Stars defence meant that the Bears were held off.

The North Stars had Blair Tassone sent off for four minutes after a high-stick call.

The Bears finally scored with Valdemar Peliovsky, capping a wonderful team move and shot in from the blue dot.

The North Stars pulled their goalie but the Bears held on to record back-to-back wins despite missing key first-team members.