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SPHL Dynasty
Meota Combines complete three-peat, win fourth title in five seasons
For the third straight year - and fourth time in the last five seasons - the Meota Combines have staked their claim atop the senior hockey mountain, as Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) champions.Defeating the Glaslyn North Stars 8-4 in Game 4 of their all-local best-of-seven finals series to take a four-game s...
Mar 17, 2024
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Rolling into playoffs
North Stars top Klippers in regular season finale to win third straight
The Battlefords North Stars wrapped up their regular season schedule Saturday, topping the rival Klippers, 3-2 in Kindersley, to extend their winning streak to three straight heading into the postseason. A scoreless game at the end of the first, and a 2-0 Klippers' advantage at the end of two, the North Stars' comeback...
Mar 17, 2024
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Saturday night Spotlight
North Stars wrap regular season in final showdown with Klippers
Coming off a 5-3 win to open the weekend Friday, the Battlefords North Stars will wrap up their regular season schedule in Kindersley Saturday night, closing out their weekend home-and-home with the rival, Kindersley Klippers.The North Stars enter play second in the Nutrien Division and fourth overall in the Saskatchew...
Mar 16, 2024
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5-3, the final
Sinclair nets pair in return to lineup, leads North Stars past Klippers
Brayden Sinclair made his much-anticipated return to the lineup Friday night, scoring a pair of goals in a three-point performance (two goals, one assist) to lead the Battlefords North Stars to a 5-3 victory over Kindersley, in their final home game of the regular season.Hitting the ground running in his first game-act...
Mar 16, 2024
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Playoff Run Continues
AAA Sharks kick off semi-finals series with Regina
For the first time in franchise history, the Battlefords AAA Sharks are circling the waters on semi-final playoff action in the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League (SFU18AAAHL).Coming off a big 2-0 series win in their first round best-of-three with the Swift Current Wildcats, the Sharks now draw the top-seeded Re...
Mar 16, 2024
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Play Ball
Second annual One-Day Baseball Camp running bases Mar. 16
Batter's up.The second annual One-Day Baseball Camp, hosted by the Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre, will be taking place Sat., Mar. 16 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., at the NorthWest Field House.Dean Dimmick, a volunteer coach said last year was a success and brought out children as young as four and adults in their ...
Mar 16, 2024
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Series 3-0 Meota
Combines, North Stars tangle for pivotal Game 4 of SPHL Finals
It's a big weekend ahead in the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) Finals, as the senior hockey championship series is on the brink heading into a massive Game 4 Friday. In the first of what could be two games this weekend between the Meota Combines and Glaslyn North Stars, it is the Combines who carry a 3-0 ser...
Mar 15, 2024
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Final Home-and-home
North Stars host Klippers for final home game of regular season
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Friday night at the Access Communications Centre, to kick off their final weekend of the regular season, opening a home-and-home with the division rival Kindersley Klippers. The North Stars enter play just a point out of top spot in the Nutrien Division and third overall in ...
Mar 15, 2024
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The Next Wave
North Stars announce signings for 2024-25 season
The Battlefords North Stars recently announced their first wave of player signings for the 2024-25 hockey season, which included a pair of recent draft picks, and a local Battlefords standout.Among the players recently signed to the team are forwards Devante Pratt, Bryce Boughen, and Ryder Boddez; and defenceman, Owen ...
Mar 15, 2024
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CONCORDIA DEFEATS HOSTS
Huskies slide to consolation side after loss to Concordia
The top-seeded Concordia Stingers defeated the U of S Huskies 4-0 in the second quarter-final of the 2024 GFL USPORTS women's hockey championships, presented by Connect Energy, on Thursday night at Merlis Belsher Place. Concordia opened the scoring on an Emmy Fecteau shot that hit a stick and fluttered over goaltender ...
Mar 15, 2024
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CCAA Champs
Battlefords duo reflect on national volleyball championship with Lakeland College
It didn't take long for North Battleford's Charlotte Adamcryck and Mya Lavallee to experience the full thrill of all that comes with collegiate sports on the biggest stage, as members of the 2024 national champion, Lakeland Rustlers women's volleyball team. Red-shirting with the recently-crowned Canadian Collegiate Ath...
Mar 14, 2024
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Local teams shine
Battlefords United FC takes Slush Cup hardware to cap indoor season
Battlefords United FC recently wrapped up its indoor soccer season, taking home some year-end hardware at the 2024 Slush Cup in Edmonton. This marked the program's first-ever trip to the Slush Cup, the largest annual indoor soccer tournament in North America, with over 300 teams from ages U9 to U19 competing across mor...
Mar 14, 2024
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Year-end Hardware
Vikings senior girls take provincial silver, cap strong season for NBCHS curling
North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) recently wrapped up a curling season amongst the very best in program history.Headlined by a provincial silver medal for the Vikings' senior girls team, the school also saw their junior boys take home district gold, and senior boys claim district silver. Senior GirlsTh...
Mar 13, 2024
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Making Headlines
North Stars Bell, Gold highlight SJHL Players of the Week
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League recently announced its Players of the Week for Mar. 4-10, headlined by a pair of Battlefords North Stars. Kian Bell registered a league-high seven points (three goals, four assists) in two games to earn Bourgault Forward of the Week honours; while captain Tanner Gold had five point...
Mar 12, 2024
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SFU18AAAHL Hardware
AAA Sharks' Nolan Horbach named Coach of the Year
It's been a whirlwind first season behind the bench for Battlefords AAA Sharks' head coach, Nolan Horbach, since taking over the reins with the team back in late March of 2023. At the time of his arrival, the Sharks' organization was at a crossroads, coming off a difficult 2-25-3 season with just seven wins over their ...
Mar 12, 2024
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OFF TO ROUND TWO
Sharks prepare for next round after sweeping Wildcats
As quickly as it started, the first round of the playoffs wrapped up for the Battlefords AAA Sharks after two close wins over the Swift Current Wildcats.Game one happened on Saturday at the Battleford Arena where the Sharks scored their only two goals of the game in the second period, from Anneka Aspaas and Greir Slaba...
Mar 11, 2024
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Retake third-place
North Stars snap skid with 7-4 win in Humboldt
The Battlefords North Stars snapped their six-game losing skid (0-5-1) in triumphant fashion Saturday, taking home a 7-4 victory over the division rival Broncos in Humboldt. Leapfrogging the Broncos to re-take third overall in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) standings, with the win, the team saw all hands ...
Mar 10, 2024
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Third-place at stake
North Stars look for quick rebound in rematch with Broncos
Coming off a 6-4 loss to the division rival Humboldt Broncos Friday night at the ACC, the Battlefords North Stars return to action Saturday evening in Humboldt for the rematch, as the scene shifts locations for night two of the weekend home-and-home.The North Stars enter play second in the Nutrien Division and fourth o...
Mar 09, 2024
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Drop sixth straight
North Stars fall 6-4 to Broncos, despite late surge
The Battlefords North Stars saw their late-season woes continue Friday, dropping their sixth straight in a 6-4 loss to the Humboldt Broncos in North Battleford.Perhaps most concerning for the team, the loss marks the eighth straight game - and 14th time in their last 15 games - the Stars have allowed at least four goal...
Mar 09, 2024
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Rivalry Renewed
North Stars host Broncos to open pivotal weekend series
With just four games to go on their regular season schedule, the Battlefords North Stars return to home ice Friday night at the Access Communications Centre, to open their biggest weekend of the season, against the division rival Humboldt Broncos.Hosting the Broncos for the first game of what will be a home-and-home be...
Mar 08, 2024
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New event and growing
Table Mountain Ski Cross Challenge offers unique draw to local slopes
More than 65 athletes from across Saskatchewan and as far as Ontario, Manitoba, and Alberta, recently converged on the Battlefords to take part in the inaugural 2024 Table Mountain Ski Cross Challenge.Tied in with both the Western Ski Cross Circuit and the Saskatchewan Alpine Circuit, the event allowed those competing ...
Mar 08, 2024
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Captain Clutch
Gatzke leads Combines to double-OT win to open SPHL Finals
It took not one but two overtime periods to determine a winner in Game one of the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) Finals, as the Meota Combines and Glaslyn North Stars battled it out late into the night Wednesday, before Combines' captain Bryce Gatzke called game.Receiving a pass out front in the slot-area of...
Mar 07, 2024
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2024 Provincial Games
SSFA 55+ Games Curling wraps up with many winners
It's a wrap!Around 70 participants from across Saskatchewan descended on the Northland Power Curling Centre in North Battleford from March 4 to 6 to take part in the Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association (SSFA) 55+ Games curling competition, hosted by the Twin Rivers Curling Club. SSFA vice-president and host committ...
Mar 07, 2024
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Secure Home Ice
AAA Sharks show bite heading into playoffs
For the first time in over 17 years, the Battlefords AAA Sharks are set to open the playoffs this Saturday with home-ice advantage in their first-round series.The Sharks enter the post-season having played their best hockey of the season as of late, having won six of their last nine games down the stretch of the regula...
Mar 07, 2024
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Best-of-seven begins
SPHL Finals kick off Wednesday in North Battleford
The stage is set ahead of opening night of the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) Finals, as the Meota Combines will host the Glaslyn North Stars for Game 1 of the best-of-seven senior hockey championship series Wednesday night in North Battleford. The Combines are coming off series wins over the Redberry Raider...
Mar 06, 2024
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North Stars Shine
Four North Stars headline finalists for SJHL Awards
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) recently announced the finalists for the 2023-24 year-end awards, featuring four North Stars' players up for five awards.Kian Bell has been named a finalist for both SGEU MVP and Bourgault Forward of the Year; Alex Izyk is nominated for SuperU Defenceman of the Year; Carson ...
Mar 05, 2024
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Coming to North Battleford
Curling portion of SSFA 55+ Games to begin Monday
Over 70 people from across Saskatchewan will take to North Battleford's Northland Power Curling Centre early next week to compete in the curling portion of the Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association (SSFA) 55+ Games.While the majority of the games will be hosted in North Battleford this summer, the curling events will...
Mar 03, 2024
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Working Through Adversity
North Stars battle Mustangs the distance, but fall in OT
The Battlefords North Stars found themselves on the wrong end of the box score for a fifth straight, Saturday, falling 5-4 to the Melfort Mustangs on home ice at the Access Communications Centre. Despite the loss, the game was the Battlefords' best effort in two weeks and among the most competitive games in the Saskatc...
Mar 03, 2024
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