North Stars give up lead twice but edge Bombers in OT
Cole Johnson’s first goal in a North Stars uniform catapulted Battlefords over the Flin Flon Bombers in overtime on Friday night at the Whitney Forum.
The 19-year-old, just acquired from the Lloydminster Bobcats on trade deadline day, streaked down the right wing one minute into the extra frame and beat goaltender Brenden Newton to give the North Stars a 4-3 win.
It’s their ninth win in their last 10 games.
“To me, [Johnson] was our best forward [tonight],” North Stars head coach Brandon Heck said after the win. “He was strong on pucks. He was in and around the net all night. Tons of chances. Makes plays, finishes checks; he’s a pest out there. Competes hard. Credit to him, he’s playing injured right now and he hadn’t been on his skates in over a week too.”