Category Archives: Local Sports
North Stars blanked 2-0 in Kindersley, fall in fourth straight
The Battlefords North Stars fell 2-0 to the Kindersley Klippers Saturday night at West Central Events Centre in Kindersley. For the Stars, the loss marked the team's fourth straight, but first by more...
Dec 07, 2019 It was a frustrating night offensively for the North Stars, who were shut out for the first time this season Saturday night in Kindersley. The team has been held to two goals or fewer in each of their last five games. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars look to snap slide, play spoilers in Kindersley
Coming off a tough 3-2 overtime loss to the Kindersley Klippers at the Civic Centre Friday, the Battlefords North Stars will be hungry to avenge themselves Saturday night.The team will look to return ...
Dec 07, 2019 Dialed in: Stars’ captain, Matthew Fletcher has been a force this season at both ends of the ice, leading all blue liners in scoring with 30 points in 32 games. The Saskatoon, product will look to lead his team back onto the winning track Saturday with another dominant showing in Kindersley. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Friday's Scoreboard
Here are the results from Friday...WHLKamloops 5, Brandon 4Edmonton 4, Calgary 2Medicine Hat 4, Lethbridge 3 (SO)Red Deer 7, Moose Jaw 3Kelowna 2, Prince Albert 1Everett 5, Swift Current 1Spokane 2, V...
Dec 07, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff).
North Stars fall in third straight, 3-2 to Klippers in OT
The Battlefords North Stars fell 3-2 in overtime to the division-rival, Kindersley Klippers Friday night at the Civic Centre. For the Stars, the loss serves as the team's third straight, with each of ...
Dec 06, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars have lost each of their last three games by a 3-2 score, but have picked up at least a single point in two of the three. With the loss, the Stars are now 26-4-2 on the season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars return home for rivalry bash with Klippers
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Friday looking to bounce back from their first back-to-back losses of the season. Returning home to the Civic Centre, the Stars will welcome the Kindersley...
Dec 06, 2019 Rivalry night: While it may be nearly three months since the teams last met to open the season, it shouldn’t take long for the North Stars and Klippers to renew acquaintances when the teams meet Friday at the Civic Centre for their first of back-to-back showdowns this weekend. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
AAA Stars look to stay hot in return to action Thursday
The Battlefords AAA Stars return to action Thursday night for their first game action since a red letter weekend against the Notre Dame Argos. The team is coming off a weekend showing that saw the Sta...
Dec 05, 2019 There has been plenty of optimism around the Battlefords AAA Stars of late, as the team has outscored their opposition 9-0 over their last two games. The team will look to stay hot in their return to action Thursday in search of a third straight win. (submitted photo/Brett Parker/Byron Hildebrand photography)
North Stars’ athletic therapist, Kutnikoff joins WHL's Broncos
It was just another day at the office for North Stars' athletic therapist and equipment manager, Andrew Kutnikoff when he received the offer to join the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey Lea...
Dec 05, 2019 Stars’ athletic therapist, Andrew Kutnikoff, pictured here, will be moving on up to the Major Junior ranks with Swift Current as of Thursday the North Stars and Broncos announced Wednesday afternoon. (submitted photo/Byron Hildebrand)
North Stars drop second straight, fall 3-2 to Bruins in Estevan
For the second straight night, the Battlefords North Stars found themselves on the wrong end of a 3-2 final,, as the team fell just short of a comeback effort Wednesday, against the Estevan Bruins at ...
Dec 04, 2019 Bruins’ goalie, Keenan Rancier stopped 29 of 31 Battlefords’ shots on the night, to help lead his team to victory Wednesday night in Estevan. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars aim for bounce-back in battle with Bruins
Coming off just their fourth loss of the season Tuesday night in Wilcox, the Battlefords North Stars will aim for a quick bounce-back Wednesday evening at Affinity place in Estevan, against the Bruins...
Dec 04, 2019 Stars’ forward, Kaden Boser and Bruins’ center, Ryder Pierson pictured here on the faceoff. Wednesday night will mark the third matchup of the season-series between the Stars and Bruins and second showdown at Affinity Place in Estevan. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars fall 3-2 to Hounds in overtime bout
The Battlefords North Stars fell 3-2 in overtime to the Notre Dame Hounds Tuesday night in Wilcox. Hounds' rookie, Guillaume St-Onge scored the overtime winner just 47 seconds into the extra frame to ...
Dec 04, 2019 The North Stars fell 3-2 in overtime Tuesday night, despite nearly doubling the Hounds in shots, 38-20 on the night. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)