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2-0 SERIES LEAD
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 Serpa stopped 41 of 43 shots in the win, and has saved 81 of 85 combined in games one and two."Sigh of relief. I thou...
Mar 22, 2026
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NORTH STARS TAKE GAME ONE
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 40 saves on 42 shots in the win. For the North Stars, it was huge to get the first win of the playoffs out of the way to ...
Mar 21, 2026
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SJHL Playoffs
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 third seed in the SJHL with a 35-15-4-2. They finished the season strong with a couple straight wins over the Kindersley Kli...
Mar 20, 2026
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A MEMORABLE SEASON
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 seemingly had it all for the North Stars, and it's time to look at some of the craziest moments throughout the season. 6: Wil...
Mar 19, 2026
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PLAYOFF TIME
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 third in the league with a record of 35-15-4-3 (W-L-OTL-SOL), the North Stars are set to face off with the back-to-back SJH...
Mar 19, 2026
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COACH OF THE YEAR
Battlefords North Stars head coach Connor Logan wins SJHL Coach of the Year
In his very first season as head coach in the Sask. Junior Hockey League (SJHL), North Stars bench boss Connor Logan has been awarded the top prize a coach can earn. Logan was named the SJHL's Coach of the Year on Wednesday, where he beat out fellow nominees Nipawin Hawks head coach Tad Kozun and Flin Flon Bombers coac...
Mar 18, 2026
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TEAM AWARDS
North Stars celebrate regular season as playoffs loom
Ahead of their first-round matchup with the Melfort Mustangs, the Battlefords North Stars officially kicked off the playoff season with an awards banquet. The team recognized players for a number of awards including the Humanitarian Award, Most Improved Player, Coaches Award, Fan's Choice, Most Dedicated Player, Defenc...
Mar 17, 2026
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REGULAR SEASON CONCLUDES
North Stars close out the regular season on a high note with 4-1 win over Kindersley
The Battlefords North Stars have clinched the third seed in the SJHL at the very lowest with a 3-1 win over the Kindersley Klippers. Kindersley decided to go with affiliate player Jackson Dunn between the pipes, and he was arguably their best player all night. In the first period, the North Stars got three power play ...
Mar 14, 2026
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PLAYOFF OPPONENT STILL UNKNOWN
North Stars playoff scenarios as they finish off regular season against Kindersley
The final game of the regular season comes tonight for the Battlefords North Stars as they take on the Kindersley Klippers. It's ticket redemption night, meaning fans can use any unused ticket from the entire season for tonight's game.The North Stars are coming off an 8-5 win against the Klippers in Kindersley. The win...
Mar 13, 2026
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HOME ICE ADVANTAGE
North Stars clinch home ice in first round with 8-5 win over the Kindersley Klippers
The lowest the Battlefords North Stars can now finish is fourth place in the SJHL, ensuring home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs after an 8-5 win against the Kindersley Klippers. Kindersley was eliminated from playoff contention with the loss, leaving the Estevan Bruins and Humboldt Broncos as the fina...
Mar 13, 2026
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REGULAR SEASON WINDING DOWN
North Stars head to Kindersley with a chance to end the Klippers season
The Battlefords North Stars have made it to their final two games of the season; a home-and-home set with their division rival Kindersley Klippers that comes with an opportunity to eliminate Kindersley from playoff contention. The Klippers are currently two points behind the Estevan Bruins for the eighth and final play...
Mar 12, 2026
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WINLESS WEEKEND
North Stars blanked by Tritt in 4-0 loss to the Flin Flon Bombers
The Battlefords North Stars were swept over the weekend by the Flin Flon Bombers, falling 4-0 in their Saturday night contest. Bombers goaltender Charlie Tritt had 34 saves in the shutout victory.The North Stars had a powerplay opportunity late in the first period, but it was nullified when Finlay Klippenstein took an ...
Mar 08, 2026
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ROAD LOSS
North Stars fall 4-3 in overtime to the Flin Flon Bombers in a heavyweight matchup
The Battlefords North Stars couldn't get their second straight victory, falling 4-3 on the road in overtime to the Flin Flon Bombers. Kobe Sawyer had a pair of goals for the North Stars, while Jack Martin had two for the Bombers, including the game winner. It was a rough start to the game for the North Stars, who seemi...
Mar 07, 2026
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RACE TO THE TOP
North Stars in Flin Flon for a big weekend with the Bombers
It's a matchup between the first and third-place teams in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League as the Battlefords North Stars head to the Whitney Forum in Flin Flon, MB for a couple of games with the Bombers. The North Stars (33-14-3-2, 1st in Nutrien Division) are looking for their second straight victory after takin...
Mar 06, 2026
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HOME VICTORY
Serpa stops 40 shots as the North Stars take down the Humboldt Broncos 3-1
The Battlefords North Stars avoided the weekend sweep and their third straight loss with a 3-1 win over the Humboldt Broncos at home. "It was an unbelievable effort. It was exactly what we wanted coming into tonight," said North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb postgame. "Everyone was just bought in, play...
Mar 01, 2026
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second straight loss
North Stars fall 4-2 to the Humboldt Broncos in Nutrien Division showdown
The Battlefords North Stars allowed three goals in the third period to the Humboldt Broncos and fell 4-2, losing their second straight game. With the Yorkton Terriers win over the Nipawin Hawks, the North Stars fell to third place in the SJHL. The North Stars outplayed the Broncos in the first period, more than doublin...
Feb 28, 2026
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PLAYOFF RACE
North Stars set for final pair of games with the Humboldt Broncos
As the Battlefords North Stars continue their chase for first place in the SJHL, their next couple of games come in a weekend home-and-home series with the Humboldt Broncos. It's the last two games the teams will play against each other during the regular season. The North Stars (32-13-3-2, 1st in Nutrien Division) are...
Feb 27, 2026
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PLAYOFFS ARE COMING UP
Assessing the five likeliest North Stars first-round playoff opponents
There are three weekends left in the SJHL season, and the Battlefords North Stars have a record of 32-13-3-2 and sit in second place in the SJHL. While a lot can still change with six games left, the North Stars can lock down at least the third-place spot in the SJHL with four wins in their last six games, no matter wh...
Feb 25, 2026
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Win Streak Snapped
North Stars fall 4-3 to the Estevan Bruins in a back-and-forth affair
The Battlefords North Stars failed to win their fifth straight game in a 4-3 loss to the Estevan Bruins (24-22-3-1, 3rd in Bunge Division). Bruins goaltender Nathan Kam shined bright in the win, stopping 37 of the 40 shots he faced. "I thought Kam made some huge saves, some timely ones and I thought he was the bes...
Feb 23, 2026
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shutout victory
Michnik posts 37 save shutout in North Stars 4-0 win vs the Warman Wolverines
After multiple games throughout the season where the Battlefords North Stars had a shutout bid spoiled late, the North Stars finally got a shutout victory, taking down the Warman Wolverines for their fourth straight victory. "Really happy for (Michnik) there. He's had a string of a couple of really good games. So ...
Feb 21, 2026
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nutrien division matchup
North Stars aim for fourth straight win against the Warman Wolverines
The Battlefords North Stars are set to host the Warman Wolverines tonight in their first home game since Feb. 7. That was the last time the North Stars and Wolverines faced off when Battlefords won 7-6 in the shootout. Alessio Nardelli had two points (1G-1A) and added the shootout winner, while Owen Nelson had two goal...
Feb 20, 2026
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playoff bound
North Stars clinch playoff spot and division title with 4-2 comeback win vs Kindersley
The Battlefords North Stars have become the second team in the SJHL to clinch a playoff spot and won the Nutrien Division for the second straight year after a wild come-from-behind win over the Kindersley Klippers in a Family Day affair. It was a bit of a slow start for the North Stars. The Klippers outshot them 12-7 i...
Feb 17, 2026
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weekend sweep
North Stars cap off dominant weekend with 6-1 win over La Ronge
Capped off by three goals on the power play, the Battlefords North Stars got a 6-1 win over the La Ronge Ice Wolves (8-32-3-1, 4th in UPL Division), outscoring them 9-2 over the weekend. The North Stars (30-12-3-2, 1st in Nutrien Division) got an early opportunity on the power play and took advantage when Owen Nelson s...
Feb 15, 2026
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bounce back game
North Stars lose shutout bid late, take down the La Ronge Ice Wolves 5-1
The Battlefords North Stars were able to get back into the win column with a solid bounce back performance, winning 5-1 against the La Ronge Ice Wolves (8-31-3-1, 4th in UPL Division). North Stars goaltender stopped 23 of 24 shots in the win but unfortunately lost his shutout bid in the final two minutes. The North Sta...
Feb 14, 2026
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weekend series
North Stars head to La Ronge for a pair of games with the Ice Wolves
The Battlefords North Stars are set for their second and third straight UPL matchups when they face off with the La Ronge Ice Wolves this weekend. La Ronge is the second last city the North Stars have yet to travel to, with Flin Flon being the last in early March. The two played each other recently for a pair of games ...
Feb 13, 2026
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Crime Update
Saskatchewan RCMP investigating suspicious death
A 39-year-old woman from Mistawasis First Nation has been identified as the victim of a homicide being investigated by Saskatchewan RCMP.Her body was discovered while the Prince Albert Police Service's Forensic Identification Section was investigating a suspicious fire in a tow yard.On Feb. 4, shortly after 7 a.m., Pri...
Feb 13, 2026
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win streak snapped
North Stars fall flat, lose 6-1 to the Nipawin Hawks
It was a tough night for the Battlefords North Stars in the cage, having their three-game win streak snapped in a 6-1 loss to the Nipawin Hawks. It's just the third time the North Stars have lost by 5+ goals this season, and the first time since Halloween night. The Hawks took the lead less than halfway into the first ...
Feb 11, 2026
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race to the top
North Stars take on the Nipawin Hawks on the road as chase for the top spot continues
Looking for their fourth straight victory, the Battlefords North Stars are taking a trip to Nipawin to face off with the SJHL's fourth place Hawks. The North Stars (28-11-3-2, 1st in Nutrien Division) are fresh off a weekend sweep against the Warman Wolverines, where they won 8-5 on Friday, then 6-5 in the shootout on ...
Feb 10, 2026
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