Category Archives: Local Sports
Shorthanded Stars fall 6-1 in Humboldt to close season-series with Broncos
The Battlefords North Stars fell 6-1 to the Broncos in Humboldt Wednesday, in the final matchup of the season-series between the two sides. Reid Arnold led the way for the Broncos with a two-goal outi...
Feb 26, 2020 Stars’ goaltender, Austin Schwab, stopped 54-of-60 Broncos’ shots Wednesday night at the Elgar Petersen Arena. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Top of the heap: North Stars’ Klimosko named SJHL Coach of the Year
Since opening night of the 2018-19 season, no Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) coach has won more games than the 79 of North Stars' bench boss, Brayden Klimosko. Following a league championshi...
Feb 26, 2020 Stars’ coach, Brayden Klimosko already has a league championship and regular season pennant under his belt in two seasons since joining the North Stars, as the native of Humboldt, Sask., added Coach of the Year credentials to his resume Wednesday. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Shorthanded Stars make final trip to Humboldt in likely playoff preview
With the regular season schedule quickly winding to a close, the Battlefords North Stars will take to the ice Wednesday for their third-final game of the year, taking on the division rival Broncos in ...
Feb 26, 2020 Stars’ forward, Ryland McNinch has played some of his best hockey of late for the Battlefords, and will be among those counted on heavily for the team Wednesday night, as the Stars will head into their matchup with Humboldt shorthanded due to a rash of injuries. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
BUFC caps successful indoor season with continued growth of game
The Battlefords United Football Club (BUFC) capped their indoor season at provincials over the weekend, bringing to a close another successful campaign. Although the U-15 boys finished outside the pod...
Feb 24, 2020 Battlefords United Football Club (BUFC) saw their indoor soccer program continue to grow this year, with six teams competing this season from U-7 and U-9s ages to the U-15s. (submitted photos/Celeste Glasser-Cook)
Saturday's Scoreboard
Here are the results from Saturday...WHLPrince Albert 2, Brandon 1Everett 2, Vancouver 1Calgary 6, Kamloops 4Spokane 2, Medicine Hat 1Red Deer 7, Tri-City 5Edmonton 2, Regina 1 (OT)Saskatoon 8, Swift ...
Feb 23, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Friday's Scoreboard
Here are the results from Friday...WHLBrandon 5, Edmonton 2Everett 4, Prince George 2Lethbridge 8, Moose Jaw 2Medicine Hat 4, Tri-City 2Portland 5, Seattle 3Saskatoon 6, Regina 3Spokane 5, Swift Curre...
Feb 22, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff).
Saskatchewan loses to Northern Ontario after tense extra end
Saskatchewan could've used a little less roll and a little more rock Wednesday night.The team lost 4-3 in an extra end to Northern Ontario on the last night of the round-robin at the Scotties Tourname...
Feb 20, 2020 Saskatchewan third Stefanie Lawton calls on her sweepers during a game Sunday at the 2020 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. (Andrew Klaver Photography/Curling Cana
Fletcher, Loon-Stewardson shine bright for Stars with year-end award nominations
As the Battlefords North Stars near the end of the regular season and ready themselves for another run to the Canalta Cup, a pair of the team's key cogs have been recognized around the Saskatchewan Ju...
Feb 20, 2020 Quintin Loon-Stewardson (left) and Matthew Fletcher (right) have been integral pieces to the North Stars’ success this season, helping lead the club to a league-best 44-9-2 record. This week the pair were recognized with award nominations for Player of the Year and Defenceman of the Year, respectively. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Sunday's Scoreboard
Here are the results from Sunday...WHLPortland 11, Moose Jaw 2-SJHLBattlefords 3, Nipawin 1-PJHLDelisle Chiefs 6, West Central Rage 0Triple Seven Chrysler Storm 9, Southern Rebels 2Saskatoon Royals 5,...
Feb 17, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff).
Stars cap road swing with second straight, top Hawks 3-1 in Nipawin
The Battlefords North Stars topped the Nipawin Hawks 3-1 Sunday night at Nipawin's Centennial Arena, to close out their three-game weekend with a pair of victories and cap off their season-series with...
Feb 16, 2020 Playing shorthanded due to injury in two of their three road games this weekend didn’t stop the Stars from picking up a couple of wins and taking home four of a possible six points against Flin Flon and Nipawin, respectively. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)