Category Archives: Local Sports
North Stars open second round in Yorkton against the Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars are set for Game 1 of the second round of SJHL playoffs against the Yorkton Terriers tonight at Westland Arena in Yorkton. The North Stars advanced after beating the Melfor...
1h ago The North Stars are in Yorkton for games one and two of the second round. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
From the Battlefords to New York: former North Stars goalie signs with Islanders
Josh Kotai is levelling up his hockey career. On March 24, former Battlefords North Stars goaltender Josh Kotai signed a two-year, entry-level deal with the New York Islanders. Kotai was a part of the...
Apr 02, 2026 Josh Kotai looks to become the first North Stars goaltender in team history to reach the NHL level after signing an entry-level deal with the New York Islanders. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW/Augustana Athletics/New York Islanders)
OLCN Scouts play underdogs to win inaugural USPHL Premier Alberta Division title
The Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) Scouts have written themselves into the history books. The Junior A hockey club claimed the first-ever Alberta Division title within the United States Premier Hockey ...
Apr 01, 2026 Players, coaches, and staff of the OLCN Scouts pose for a celebratory photo after winning the USPHL Premier's Alberta Division over the Calgary Bandits at the Cardel South Recreation Centre in Calgary on March 31, 2026. (Image Credit: Onion Lake Scouts Jr. Hockey Club/Facebook)
North Stars face Terriers in second round of SJHL playoffs
After taking down the Melfort Mustangs in five games in the first round of the SJHL playoffs, the Battlefords North Stars now turn their attention to the Yorkton Terriers. Unlike the first round, the ...
Mar 31, 2026 The North Stars start the series against the Yorkton Terriers at the Westland Arena in Yorkton on Friday. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
A pair of North Stars veterans discuss their college hockey commitment
The Battlefords North Stars have a couple of 20-year-olds moving onto NCAA Division Three for the 2026-27 season. North Stars captain Anthony Campbell and assistant captain Alessio Nardelli have commi...
Mar 31, 2026 Anthony Campbell and Alessio Nardelli will continue their hockey journey's next year at SUNY Plattsburgh University in New York State. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Meota Combines look back on the 2025-26 season after second straight finals loss
The Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) season came to an end recently with the Neilburg Monarchs winning their second straight championship after taking down the Meota Combines 4-3 in the winne...
Mar 30, 2026 The Meota Combines will run their end of season raffle in the near future. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders Basketball takes home the 4A Bronze Medal at HOOPLA
The Sask. High School basketball season has concluded, and some hardware is coming back to the Battlefords. John Paul II Collegiate had medaled with the Crusaders winning the bronze medal game, taking...
Mar 30, 2026 The John Paul II Crusaders senior boys basketball team beat Humboldt to win the 4A bronze medal at HOOPLA. (Image Credit: John Paul II Collegiate/Facebook)
Fisher’s overtime winner propels the North Stars into the second round with a 4-3 win
The Battlefords North Stars are moving onto the second round of the SJHL playoffs after a 4-3 double overtime win against the Melfort Mustangs in game five of the first round, winning the series 4-1.L...
Mar 29, 2026 Linken Fisher scored the overtime winner while Spencer Michnik stopped 41 of 44 shots in the North Stars 4-3 overtime win to advance. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
North Stars back at home for Game 5 with Melfort Mustangs
After a tough 9-4 loss to the Melfort Mustangs in Game 4 of the first round, the Battlefords North Stars will be back at the Access Communications Centre on Saturday for Game 5. The North Stars are up...
Mar 27, 2026 The Battlefords North Stars have another chance to close out the series with the Melfort Mustangs in game five on Saturday. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Aerial Cheer Athletics and John Paul II Collegiate cheer reflect on provincial championships
Over the weekend, the Cheer Provincial Championships took place in Saskatoon, with various cheer teams from North Battleford competing. The John Paul II Crusaders cheer team finished in third place, a...
Mar 27, 2026 Aerial Cheer Athletics has one more competition in the season, April 10-11 in Edmonton at the All-Star Extravaganza. (Image Credit: Aerial Cheer Athletics/Facebook)