Category Archives: Local Sports
Outlaws secure sixth provincial championship in 12 years
For the sixth time in the last twelve seasons, the Wilkie Outlaws senior hockey team is a provincial champion.Over the course of the weekend, the Outlaws won two straight games over the Balcarres Bron...
Mar 24, 2026 With the lone goal scored by Lyndon Ochs, the Wilkie Outlaws celebrate a 1-0 win in Game 3 and a Provincial B Championship over the Balcarres Broncs. (Image Credit: Facebook/Wilkie Outlaws)
North Stars head to Melfort with a chance to push the Mustangs to the brink of elimination
In the first round of the SJHL playoffs, the Battlefords North Stars took both games one and two at home and will go into Melfort with a chance to make it a 3-0 series. Both the first two games were i...
Mar 24, 2026 The Mustangs, who have won back-to-back SJHL championships weren't down 2-0 in a series during either of their championship runs. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Chaotic 3-2 win gives the North Stars a 2-0 series lead vs the Melfort Mustangs
For the second night in a row, the Battlefords North Stars survived a third period comeback attempt from the Melfort Mustangs took a 2-0 series lead after winning game two by a score of 3-2. Kaeden Se...
Mar 22, 2026 The North Stars will take a 2-0 series lead into Melfort after a 3-2 victory over the Mustangs. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Meota Combines to play in winner take all Game 5 against Neilburg
The Sask. Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) season will come to an end on Sunday when the Meota Combines face off with the Neilburg Monarchs in Game 5 of the finals. After the Combines took down the Monarc...
Mar 21, 2026 The Meota Combines look to win their fourth SPHL title in five years when they face Neilburg in Game 5 of the finals. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
North Stars take 1-0 series lead with 4-2 win over the Melfort Mustangs
The Battlefords North Stars came out of the gate strong with a 4-2 win over the Melfort Mustangs to take a 1-0 series lead in the first round of the playoffs. North Stars goaltender Kaeden Serpa had 4...
Mar 21, 2026 The North Stars will look to take a 2-0 series advantage when they face off with the Mustangs in game two on Saturday. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
North Stars set for Game 1 vs the Melfort Mustangs
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) playoffs are finally upon us, and the Battlefords North Stars face off with the Melfort Mustangs in the opening round. The North Stars finished in the thir...
Mar 20, 2026 The Battlefords North Stars will look to be the first team in three seasons to take down the Melfort Mustangs in a playoff series. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Sharks hunting for first ever league championship against Swift Current
The Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks are back in the provincial finals for the second year in a row, which means another opportunity to win the Fedoruk Cup for the very first time in franchise history...
Mar 20, 2026 The Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks face off with the Swift Current Innovation Federal Credit Union Wildcats in the Fedoruk Cup Finals. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
John Paul II to host 4A boys senior basketball provincials
With HOOPLA on the Horizon, the John Paul II Crusaders senior boys' basketball team is set to host their regional championships this coming weekend. It'll be their second year in a row hosting the reg...
Mar 20, 2026 The John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders will have their first game of regionals against Onion Lake on March 20 at 6:00 pm. (Image Credit: John Paul II Collegiate/Facebook)
The craziest of the Battlefords North Stars regular season
Throughout the year, the Battlefords North Stars have had some crazy games and moments. From double digit point streaks to impossible feeling comebacks, to making hockey history. This season has seemi...
Mar 19, 2026 The North Stars will start their playoff campaign on March 20 against the Melfort Mustangs. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Battlefords North Stars look to prevent three-peat in the first round matchup with the Melfort Mustangs
It took the very last day of the Sask. Junior Hockey League (SJHL) regular season to nail everything into place, but the season has come to an end and the playoff matchups are set. After finishing thi...
Mar 19, 2026 The Battlefords North Stars will take on the Melfort Mustangs in the first round of the SJHL playoffs. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)