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By Ryan Lambert

Battlefords North Stars

North Stars back at home to take on the Nipawin Hawks

Nov 4, 2025 | 12:05 PM

For the first time since Oct. 10, the Battlefords North Stars (6-4-1-2, 3rd in Nutrien Division) are at the Access Communications Centre as they try to get back to their winning ways against the Nipawin Hawks (9-5-1-0, 1st in UPL Division).

The North Stars are dropped two straight games and three in their last five, with two of those losses coming in overtime or the shootout. They are coming off a 2-1 overtime loss on the road against the Melville Millionaires on Nov. 1. Nipawin also suffered a loss in their last game after falling 5-1 to the Flin Flon Bombers.

Like the North Stars, Nipawin has also lost three of their last five contests. They have a record of 2-4-1-0 in their last seven after starting the season with a 7-1-0-0 record.

With the Western All-Star Challenge currently happening, both teams will be missing one player each. The North Stars will be without defenceman Linken Fisher. The Hawks won’t have forward Will Whitter as both players are with team SJHL in Martensville, as they play against team MJHL..

Battlefords will look to shut down Hawks forward Konnor Watson who leads the team in goals with 11 and has a goal in two straight games. The Hawks are 6-2 this year.

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A theme this season for the North Stars has been their start to the games. They have a 4-0-0 record when scoring two or more goals in the first period this season, but a 2-3-1-2 record when they score one goal or less in the opening frame.

With a win, the North Stars could leapfrog the Melfort Mustangs in the standings to jump into a playoff spot. If the Hawks take the victory, they would overtake the Estevan Bruins to move up to fourth place in the league.

The Ultra Print Services pregame show starts at 7:00pm, while Napa Auto Parts North Stars hockey will begin at 7:30 on CJNB/CJNS.

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Ryan.Lambert@pattisonmedia.com