The Battlefords North Stars look to avoid their sixth consecutive loss tonight when they head to Warman to take on the Wolverines. Tonight's game follows an 8-4 loss in Warman on Saturday, when the North Stars allowed seven goals in the second period. "Just five minutes of breakdown. You look at the game and that'...

The Battlefords North Stars have allowed 15 goals over their last two games and lost their fifth consecutive contest, falling 8-4 to the Warman Wolverines. "A lot of frustration right now," said North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb after the game. The North Stars had a positive first period when they got the...

The Battlefords North Stars hit the road this weekend to face the Warman Wolverines in a Nutrien Division matchup. The North Stars, who have lost four straight games, are trying to avoid a fifth straight loss, which would be their first skid of that length since a six-game slide in the 2023-24 season. "We're not g...

Nathan Claydon spends his hockey nights stopping shots, but away from the rink, the Battlefords North Stars goaltender is happy grilling ribeyes, fishing for salmon or planning a future in firefighting. The Maple Ridge, B.C., native is settling into his role as the North Stars' starting goalie, and finding his place in...

The Battlefords North Stars allowed five unanswered goals in a 7-2 loss to the Humboldt Broncos. It was the fourth straight loss for the North Stars, marking the first time they have dropped four consecutive games in two seasons. "We just couldn't get anything going and our bench died down. I don't know what else ...

The Battlefords North Stars are home for the Thanksgiving weekend, beginning a two-game set Friday night against the Melfort Mustangs. Melfort (4-3-0-0, second in the UPL Division) lost its last game 4-2 to the Weyburn Red Wings, while the North Stars are also trying to get back into the win column after two straight l...

Battlefords North Stars alternate captain Raiden Zacharias is wearing a letter in his second season with the team. While this is Zacharias' second full year with the team, he is much more familiar with the organization after being dealt to the North Stars late in the off-season. "It's a lot nicer coming into a roo...

The Battlefords North Stars fell to 2-3-1-0 on the season after a 5-2 road loss to the Kindersley Klippers. It was the second straight loss for the North Stars, who have been outscored 9-2 in their last two games. After an overachieving season last year, North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb said the team's large retur...

The Battlefords North Stars are on the road tonight for a Nutrien Division matchup against the rival Kindersley Klippers. It marks the second meeting between the North Stars and the Klippers this season. Kindersley spoiled the North Stars' home opener on Sept. 18 with a 3-1 win at the Access Communications Centre. In t...

Battlefords North Stars alternate captain Owen Nelson has had the opportunity to play hockey across Western Canada. Nelson grew up playing triple-A hockey in Prince Albert before spending time in the WHL with Lethbridge and later in the SJHL with the Melfort Mustangs and North Stars. Along the way, he has seen his shar...

Playing their third game in a 48-hour span, the Battlefords North Stars came up flat in a 4-0 loss to the Warman Wolverines. Wolverines' goaltender Luke Brunen stopped all 41 shots he faced to earn Warman its first shutout win in franchise history. Owen Parks opened the scoring early for the Wolverines when he took a p...

Both the Battlefords North Stars and Humboldt Broncos scored nine goals and earned three points in their home-and-home series. After blowing a two-goal lead in the third period and falling 5-4 in overtime, the North Stars gave the Broncos a taste of their own medicine. Battlefords erased a two-goal deficit in the third...

After blowing a two-goal lead in the third period, the Battlefords North Stars fell 5-4 in overtime to the Humboldt Broncos in a Nutrien Division matchup. For the first time this season, the North Stars scored the opening goal when Linken Fisher brought the puck toward the net and his pass attempt went off the skates o...

The Battlefords North Stars head to Humboldt tonight to face the Broncos in their first road game of the season. Humboldt is looking to get back in the win column after a loss last week to the Warman Wolverines, while the North Stars are aiming for a second straight victory after a 4-1 home win over the Nipawin Hawks. ...

Three games in three days can test an SJHL team's preparation as much as its endurance.For Battlefords North Stars head coach and general manager Connor Logan, getting through that stretch starts before the first puck drops."We put a big emphasis on nutrition, how the guys are eating before and after games and mak...

Just one night after falling to the Kindersley Klippers in their home opener, the Battlefords North Stars got into the win column with a 4-1 victory over the Nipawin Hawks. After the game, North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb said the team moved the puck much better than it did the previous night. "That just allo...

The Battlefords North Stars' seven-game winning streak against the Kindersley Klippers ended with a 3-1 loss in the season opener. "Came in a little bit too confident and got outworked for 60 minutes," North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb said after the game. "Kindersley did a really good job of winning...

After a five-month wait, Battlefords North Stars hockey is finally back at the Access Communications Centre. The North Stars are set to face off against the archrival Kindersley Klippers to begin the season. This year, the North Stars have a much more familiar group than last season, with 14 returning players. One of t...

The crease will look much different than it did last season for the Battlefords North Stars. Heading into the SJHL season, North Stars fans have learned about the forwards and defence corps. Now, it's time to meet the team's new goalies. Nathan Claydon, who is expected to start the season opener, signed with the North ...

With the season approaching, it is time for Battlefords North Stars fans to get to know the team's new defence corps. There is a greater mix of returning and new players on defence than among the forwards.A new No. 1 Like the forward group, the North Stars' biggest loss on the blue line is a graduate, Gavin Granger. Th...

With the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season set to return, North Stars fans are looking forward to getting to know the 2026-27 team. As the week progresses, Ryan Lambert, the Voice of the North Stars, will preview each positional group with head coach and general manager Connor Logan, starting with the forwards. ...

Owen Dyck's road to becoming captain of the Battlefords North Stars has been a distinctly Saskatchewan one.He grew up in Borden as one of four brothers, played just about every sport his school offered, moved to Prince Albert to pursue hockey with the U18 AAA Mintos and spent this past summer working at a grain elevato...

Pímōcíkīw - Pitõkàhēw Those words translate from Cree to English as "He shoots. He scores." Thunderchild First Nation radio host Vince Natomagan said them many times while providing play-by-play commentary for the preseason game between the Battlefords North Stars and the Lloydm...

With training camp complete and their first preseason game in the books, the Battlefords North Stars are looking ahead as they work to finalize their roster. "It was good," North Stars head coach and general manager Connor Logan said of camp. "A lot of evaluation taking place and just seeing where guys a...

The Battlefords North Stars are back at the starting line, less than five months after their season ended one victory short of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League final.Training camp opened Thursday with returning players, experienced additions and young prospects divided among three teams and competing for places on...

With the 2026-27 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season approaching, the Battlefords North Stars have been working throughout the off-season to prepare. From securing sponsorships and planning community events to ordering new jerseys and off-ice equipment, the North Stars have covered their bases ahead of the upcomin...

The Battlefords North Stars have announced a partnership with Innovation Federal Credit Union to launch a community initiative that will bring "exciting opportunities, memorable experiences and meaningful connections to local children and families." The Battlefords North Stars Kids Club, presented by Innovati...

The Battlefords North Stars continue to load up on 2008-born players, recently announcing the signing of forward Brody Guiltner. Guiltner played for the Calgary Northstars of the Alberta Elite Hockey League last season, recording 26 points with 10 goals and 16 assists in 38 games. "Signing feels great. Bigger leag...