By Martin Martinson

North Stars aim to avenge last night’s loss to Klippers

Sep 15, 2018 | 6:53 PM

The Battlefords North Stars fell 3-1 to the division-rival, Kindersley Klippers last night (Fri) at the Civic Centre and will no doubt be champing at the bit for a chance at retribution tonight, hoping to take advantage of their chance to play the spoiler at the Klippers home-opener this evening.

For several Stars’ players, last night served as their first taste of SJHL action. Getting that first game under their belt is a feat that will surely ease some nerves and help them gain further confidence moving forward.

The North Stars have had mixed degrees of success in Kindersley dating back to last season, winning twice in five games last year at the West Central Events Centre, both in extra time.

When it comes to lineup changes for the North Stars ahead of tonight’s game, one of the biggest moves includes moving Brett Gammer up the lineup to play with centreman MacGregor Sinclair and Ryan Gil on the top unit.

The move allows the Stars to shift Matthias Urbanski to the center-ice position on the second line, flanked by Buziak on the left and the newest North Star, Reagan Doig on his right.

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Doig was acquired earlier today from the Okotoks Oilers of the AJHL with the rights to forward Dakota Huebner going back the other way.

On the blue-line, Adam Weiner draws into the lineup for his first game in the SJHL, after spending the past two seasons with the Milwaukee Jr. Admirals of the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League. The Junior Admirals are the only Tier 1 program in Weiner’s home state of Wisconsin in the T1EHL U18.

Shaye Summerfeld, Tanner Robin, Ryan Goulden, and Logan Spence will be the scratches up front tonight for the North Stars, while Mitchell Bosch, and Granville are the scratches on the blue line, along with 18-year-old goaltender Adam Dmyterko.

Here’s a full look at tonight’s lineup for the North Stars:

R. Gil, M. Sinclair, B. Gammer

B. Buziak, M. Urbanski, R. Doig

A. Becker, O. Lamb, D. Esau

E. Loon-Stewardson, K. Boser, Q. Loon-Stewardson

N. Form, C. Spagrud

J. Bayne, M. Fletcher

S. Summers, A. Weiner

J. Grzybowski

J. Davidson

Fans of the North Stars can tune into 93.3 The Rock for Pregame on tonight’s action at 7:15 p.m. with Puck drop to follow at 7:30 p.m.

Martin.Martinson@jpbg.ca

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by Martin Martinson

North Stars aim to avenge last night’s loss to Klippers

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