Category Archives: Local Sports

Hockey world paying tribute to the Great One's father, Walter Gretzky
Walter Gretzky, a blue-collar symbol of a devoted hockey parent in a country filled with them, has died. Tributes poured in shortly after his son, hockey great Wayne Gretzky, confirmed the 82-year-old...
Mar 05, 2021

Sask. Hockey Association ponders discipline after video shows team breaking health orders
The Saskatchewan Hockey Association is looking at putting a team into the penalty box after a Facebook video was posted of the club playing a game.A video posted on social media appears to show the Un...
Mar 03, 2021

Saskatchewan Rattlers unveil 2021 schedule
The Saskatchewan Rattlers are coming back home this summer.The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) team unveiled its 2021 season schedule Thursday.There are to be 14 games, pared down from the usu...
Feb 25, 2021

North Stars Lyon commits to Red Deer College
It didn't take long for goaltender Kristian Lyon to hit the ground running with the North Stars last season, and it's a performance he'll be looking to replicate at the next level this fall.The 20-yea...
Feb 24, 2021

Sharks standout Glynn commits to Liberty University
For the past four years, defenceman Madison Glynn has been a staple on the blue line for the Battlefords AAA Sharks. This week it was announced she has committed to Liberty University, an ACHA Divisio...
Feb 23, 2021

Gabruch, Allan reflect on time with North Stars, WHL season ahead
The 2020-21 hockey season is one forwards Connor Gabruch and Blake Allan will likely not soon forget. Teammates with the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League (WHL), the pair began their season ...
Feb 20, 2021

NB local Albers ‘excited for opportunity ahead’ after signing with Twins
Saskatchewan's Andrew Albers is getting another shot at the big leagues.After spending the last three seasons playing professional baseball overseas, the North Battleford product is headed back to the...
Feb 10, 2021

North Stars Florence proud to shine with hometown team
There are few things as fulfilling for an athlete, as suiting up for the hometown team at a high level. For North Stars' defenceman Zane Florence, donning the Stars' crest this season has been nothing...
Feb 06, 2021

SJHL Virtual Showcase sees north young guns win Sask Milk Cup
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) wrapped up their Virtual Showcase on the weekend.Four teams comprised of some of the best players in the SJHL battled in a tournament for the Sask Milk Cup...
Feb 01, 2021

North Stars/community showcase hockey skills through newest challenge
Hockey may be on hold for the time being, but that hasn't stopped a number of Battlefords North Stars from playing the game they love on the outdoor or community rink.The North Stars have partnered wi...
Jan 28, 2021