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A season for the ages: North Stars chasing history down the homestretch

More than halfway through the SJHL season, the Battlefords North Stars are already in unchartered waters as the lone team in documented SJHL history to remain undefeated in regulation time, into the N...

Jan 05, 2023

Stars get goals from all four lines, top La Ronge for 12th straight

It took just three periods into the New Year for all four lines to get on the board for the Battlefords North Stars, in the team's 4-3 win over La Ronge Wednesday night in North Battleford.Steven Kess...

Jan 05, 2023

North Stars kick off New Year in clash with Ice Wolves

The Battlefords North Stars will return to the ice at the ACC for their first game of the New Year Wednesday night, to kick off 2023 in a heavyweight tilt against La Ronge. The North Stars (28-0-2-1) ...

Jan 04, 2023

North Stars Doell commits to Ferris State

Battlefords North Stars forward Holden Doell will trade his black and silver threads for the crimson and gold of the Ferris State Bulldogs next fall. Doell has announced his commitment to the NCAA Div...

Jan 03, 2023

North Stars share favourite holiday traditions

From turkey dinners with the family, to snowball fights, Christmas movies, and vacation plans, there's plenty of excitement that comes with the holiday season. That's why battlefordsNOW reporter and v...

Dec 24, 2022

Combines, Beaver Blues tangle for seasonal bash in N.B.

It will be an all-local senior hockey showdown Friday night at the Access Communications Centre, to bring in the holiday season in the Sask Prairie Hockey League. The Meota Combines (3-1) will host th...

Dec 23, 2022

North Stars reflect on first goal milestones (Part 2)

The holiday season is a time to look back and reminisce on milestones from the past year, and in junior hockey, few stand out as more memorable than a player scoring their first career goal.The follow...

Dec 22, 2022

North Stars reflect on first goal milestones (Part 1)

The holiday season is a time to look back and reminisce on milestones from the past year, and in junior hockey, few stand out as more memorable than a player scoring their first career goal.At the Chr...

Dec 22, 2022

AAA Sharks to host annual Alumni Game Wednesday

The Battlefords AAA Sharks will hold their annual Alumni Game Wednesday night at Battleford Arena, with proceeds in support of the local food bank. First started in the 2014-15 season, the Sharks' Alu...

Dec 21, 2022

Sask. Baseball HOF to spread holiday cheer with open house

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will be holding their annual Open House Wednesday afternoon from 2-4 p.m., in celebration of the holiday season. A staple of the winter months over th...

Dec 21, 2022