Hawks prove difficult, but not insurmountable for North Stars
As expected, the Nipawin Hawks proved to be a difficult opponent for the North Stars on Tuesday night at the Civic Centre, but in the end the home side prevailed 4-2 to extend their winning streak to an impressive 12 games.
“From a team standpoint, I think everyone was going tonight,” said North Stars associate coach Braeden Johnson after the game. “The work ethic was unbelievable. Our relentlessness to win battles was I think our key to our success.”
An unlucky bounce three minutes into the game that ended up in the back of the North Stars net didn’t hamper spirits early on, as they continued on with their game plan and found two goals of their own before the period was done. The Hawks fought back in the second, but an early third period goal from Reed Delainey would prove to be enough for the North Stars 20th win of the season.
Not turning pucks over at the offensive blueline was a key heading into the game because the North Stars coaching staff did not want to give up too many odd-man rushes.