Category Archives: Local Sports

SJHL Movember competition ramps up as final week of fundraising approaches
For the second straight year, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has partnered with Movember Canada to raise money for men's health throughout the month of November. As of Nov. 20, the campa...
Nov 20, 2025

Biggar pitcher Garrett Hawkins selected to San Diego Padres 40-man roster
In the history of Major League Baseball, nine players have called Saskatchewan home. That number could increase to 10 next season, as Biggar's Garrett Hawkins has been selected to the San Diego Padres...
Nov 20, 2025

Getting to know Battlefords North Stars forward Adam Konowalchuk
Maple Ridge, B.C. native Adam Konowalchuk is in his first year with the Battlefords North Stars after previously playing junior hockey in different leagues in his home province, including the Kerry Pa...
Nov 19, 2025

Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks look to maintain perfect record after long break
The Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks haven't played since Oct. 26 when they took down the Weyburn Gold Wings. Despite that, they still sit in first place in the league with a record of 9-0-1-0 (W-L-OT...
Nov 19, 2025

North Stars add new piece to the team ahead of weekend series with Humboldt
The Battlefords North Stars have added some size to their lineup, getting 6-2 forward Owen Nelson from the Melfort Mustangs in exchange for Dru Mushumanski. While the trade was made before the North S...
Nov 18, 2025

Meota Combines win home opener to start the season
The Meota Combines of the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League kicked off their season on Nov. 14 at the Access Communications Centre, getting a 7-4 win over the Perdue Pirates. The Combines got two goa...
Nov 18, 2025

Former North Stars goaltender to play at Spengler Cup
Former Battlefords North Stars goalie and 2022-23 SJHL goaltender of the year Josh Kotai will be heading to Davos, Switzerland this December, representing the U.S. Collegiate Selects at the Spengler C...
Nov 18, 2025

Serpa loses shutout bid late, North Stars take down Nipawin Hawks 4-1 on the road
Battlefords North Stars goaltender Kaeden Serpa had a shutout through 59 minutes and 47 seconds against the Nipawin Hawks, but Nipawin (11-6-1-0, 2nd in UPL Division) finally got one past Serpa on the...
Nov 15, 2025

Battlefords Barons U18A hockey team wins home tournament
For the third time in four years, the Battlefords Barons U18A hockey team has won their home tournament after taking down the Saskatoon Aces 5-4 in the finals. In the first game, the Barons played aga...
Nov 13, 2025

Getting to know Battlefords North Stars defenceman Linken Fisher
Battlefords North Stars blueliner Linken Fisher was born in Calgary and grew up in Spiritwood, Sask., but he has spent a lot of his life in the Battlefords. Fisher is currently in his second full seas...
Nov 13, 2025