Category Archives: Local Sports
Hawks stave off elimination, top Stars 6-3 to force Game 5
Leading their first round best-of-seven series with the Nipawin Hawks 3-0 heading into Game 4, the Battlefords North Stars knew Wednesday night at Centennial Arena would be their toughest challenge ye...
Mar 12, 2020 The Hawks pulled out a win Wednesday night at Nipawin's Centennial Arena to keep their postseason alive and force a Game 5, as the series will now shift locations, back to the Battlefords Friday. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars look to bring killer instinct with chance to close out Hawks in Game 4
Just one more win.That is all that sits between the Battlefords North Stars and a date with round two, as the team has a chance to close out their first round best-of-seven series with the Nipawin Haw...
Mar 11, 2020 Stars’ forward, Logan Spence sets up shop in front of the Nipawin crease area. The Stars have made it a point of emphasis to get pucks and traffic on goal through the early part of the series, averaging 40 shots per contest through the opening three games. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars put Hawks on the ropes, take 3-0 series lead, with 4-2 win in Nipawin
The Battlefords North Stars doubled up the Nipawin Hawks 4-2 Tuesday night at Centennial Arena, to take a 3-0 lead in the teams' best-of-seven first round playoff series. Four different North Stars sc...
Mar 11, 2020 Stars’ forward Carson Reagan shares a celebratory pat on the head with goaltender Kristian Lyon following the team's 4-2 win Tuesday night in Nipawin. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars search for 3-0 stranglehold on Hawks as series shifts to Nipawin for Game 3
After making the most of their home ice advantage early with back-to-back wins in Games 1 and 2 over the weekend, the Battlefords North Stars will look to keep their momentum rolling Tuesday as the se...
Mar 10, 2020 Stars’ forward, Dylan Esau battles for position in front of the Hawks’ net. Esau scored his first of the playoffs in Game 2, to help lead the team to a 2-0 series lead. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Saturday's Scoreboard
Here are the results from Saturday...WHLPrince Albert 4, Brandon 2Spokane 6, Calgary 3Seattle 5, Everett 2Kelowna 5, Lethbridge 4Medicine Hat 4, Edmonton 1Portland 5, Victoria 4 (OT)Prince George 4, V...
Mar 08, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Stars pot six in Game 2 win, soar to 2-0 series lead over Hawks
It was an all hands on deck performance Saturday night, in the Battlefords North Stars' 6-2 win over the Nipawin Hawks at the NB Civic Centre. Six different North Stars chipped in with a goal apiece, ...
Mar 08, 2020 North Stars’ teammates swarm goaltender, Kristian Lyon following Saturday night’s 6-2 victory over the Nipawin Hawks at the Civic Centre. With the win, the Stars make the most of their home ice advantage early to take a 2-0 series lead. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars look for repeat performance in Game 2 versus Hawks
Coming off a 3-0 blanking of the Nipawin Hawks Friday night in Game 1, the Battlefords North Stars will be hungry to keep the momentum rolling Saturday, in Game 2 at the Civic Centre. The victory gave...
Mar 07, 2020 Killer ‘B’: Stars’ forward, Kaden Boser picked up the game winning goal Friday night in Game 1, to once again prove his clutch factor. Dating back to last year, Boser has scored four playoff goals, with all four being game winning tallies. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Friday's Scoreboard
Here are the results from Friday...WHLEdmonton 4, Swift Current 1Everett 6, Tri-City 0Kamloops 6, Lethbridge 3Kelowna 6, Seattle 0Medicine Hat 6, Calgary 1Winnipeg 4, Moose Jaw 1Brandon 3, Prince Albe...
Mar 07, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff).
Stars blank Hawks in playoff opener for 3-0 win in Game 1
Like watching a David Attenborough-voiced documentary series on the big screen, the Nipawin Hawks learned why the Lyon is the king of the jungle Friday night at the Civic Centre.Stars' goalie Kristian...
Mar 07, 2020 Stars’ netminder, Kristian Lyon stopped all 34 pucks sent his way Friday night to earn the shutout in his postseason debut with the North Stars. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars ready for Hawks in Game 1 as playoffs begin
Coming off a regular season for the books that saw the team take home a league-best 45 wins, the Battlefords North Stars will turn the page to the postseason this weekend, opening their quarterfinal s...
Mar 06, 2020 The Battlefords North Stars took their regular season series with the Hawks 5-1, but the meetings were hard-fought with three of the six games being decided by just a single goal. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)