The Phoenix Polar Bears’ impressive streak in overtime games in the playoffs came to an end Friday night.

The Bears, who won three games in overtime in the Western State Hockey League playoffs, lost the opener of the league finals 5-4 when Jamison Wicks scored in the extra period for the Boulder Bisons at Chandler Polar Ice.

Game 2 was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Chandler Polar Ice. A final game, if needed, is scheduled for Sunday at Chandler Polar Ice.

Wicks sent the game into overtime, scoring with 4:01 left in the third period.

Mike Dillon gave the Bears a 3-0 lead when he scored in the second period. Gaven Hohl scored the first two goals — one on a power play, one short-handed.

Daniel Turgeon and Ryan Gauthier scored for the Bisons to cut the gap to 3-2.

Rick Wozniak extended the Bears’ lead to 4-2 with 18 minutes left in the game.

Ryan Gauthier scored for Boulder to make it 4-3.