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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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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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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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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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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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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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Saturday night Showdown
North Stars look for quick bounce back on night two versus Mustangs
Just a night after falling 4-3 in their first of back-to-backs with the Melfort Mustangs this weekend, the Battlefords North Stars return to action at the Access Communications Centre Saturday, looking to avenge the loss and respond quickly with another critical two points up for grabs in the rematch.The stakes are hig...
Mar 02, 2024
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Fourth straight defeat
North Stars drop weekend opener 4-3 to Melfort
Even a return to home ice at the Access Communications Centre couldn't snap the Battlefords North Stars struggles of late, as the team saw their recent skid extend to four straight, dropping the opening night of their back-to-back with the Melfort Mustangs 4-3, Friday.With the loss, Melfort leapfrog the North Stars int...
Mar 02, 2024
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Second place on the line
North Stars host Mustangs for heavyweight tilt this weekend
The Battlefords North Stars return to home ice at the Access Communications Centre Friday, to open their biggest weekend of the season, with the first night of what will be a back-to-back with the Melfort Mustangs.Separated by just a single point in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) standings, the outcome of...
Mar 01, 2024
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Drop third straight
North Stars wrap weekend trip with 5-2 loss to Hounds
The Battlefords North Stars wrapped up their final road swing of the regular season Sunday night in Wilcox, falling 5-2 to the Notre Dame Hounds to close out the weekend trip at 0-3.Much like the two nights prior, Sunday's game opened with a pair of quick goals-against coming early in the opening minutes. Hounds leadin...
Feb 26, 2024
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Divisional matchup
North Stars wrap trip with matinee at Notre Dame
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Sunday, to wrap up their three-game road trip with an afternoon matinee within the division, against the Notre Dame Hounds. The North Stars enter play first in the Nutrien Division and second overall in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) standings, with a 33-12-4 r...
Feb 25, 2024
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Second night of road swing
North Stars drop second straight, fall 4-1 in Melville
The Battlefords North Stars dropped their second straight, with a 4-1 loss in Melville Saturday, to fall to 0-2 through the opening two games of their final road trip of the season.Melville forward Jadon Iyogun scored his first career SJHL hat trick to lead the Mills to victory, while Kole Keen added his eighth, and go...
Feb 25, 2024
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Night two of road trip
North Stars aim for quick bounce back in Melville
Coming off a tough 8-3 defeat in Yorkton to open their final road trip of the season, the Battlefords North Stars will get back on the proverbial horse for night two of their trip Saturday - in search of a quick bounce back - in Melville. The North Stars enter play first in the Nutrien Division and second overall in th...
Feb 24, 2024
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Split season series
Izyk nets pair but North Stars fall short in Yorkton
It was a tough start to the night that snowballed quickly into a runaway score, as the Battlefords North Stars fell 8-3 to the Yorkton Terriers Friday, at Yorkton's Westland Arena. A 1-0 game just 2:32 into the first on a shorthanded goal by Terriers' forward Cooper Alajer, Anthony Domina added his 16th and Dustin Rena...
Feb 24, 2024
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Friday night hockey
North Stars kick off final road swing of season in Yorkton
The Battlefords North Stars will kick off their final three-game road swing of the season Friday night, as the team returns to action off a six-day layoff, in Yorkton.Marking the sixth and final matchup of the season series between the two sides, the Battlefords hold a 3-2 edge through the opening five meetings, though...
Feb 23, 2024
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Wild ride to the finish
North Stars respond, top Bombers 8-6 in Saturday night barn burner
The Battlefords North Stars answered back with authority Saturday night, in night two of their back-to-back with the rival Bombers in Flin Flon. Taking home an 8-6 win, the team proved they could not only hang with the CJHL-leading Bombers, but beat them. In their home barn. Overcoming adversity to do so.The North Star...
Feb 18, 2024
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Saturday night rivalry
North Stars look for quick bounce back in Flin Flon
Coming off a 5-3 defeat in the opening game of their rivalry weekend with the Flin Flon Bombers, the Battlefords North Stars will get a second crack at their perennial foes on night two of the teams' back-to-back at the Whitney Forum. The North Stars enter play Saturday first in the Nutrien Division and second overall ...
Feb 17, 2024
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Friday night recap
North Stars fall 5-3 in Flin Flon to open rivalry weekend
The Battlefords North Stars fell 5-3 to the rival Bombers Friday night in Flin Flon, in a fast-paced game to open rivalry weekend. After Bombers' forward Carter Anderson opened the scoring just 46 seconds into the contest with his first of two on the night, Jordan Grill countered less than four minutes later with his e...
Feb 17, 2024
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Rivalry Renewed
North Stars tangle with Bombers in Flin Flon for clash of league's elite
Coming off a week-long layoff since their last game, the Battlefords North Stars return to play Friday night in Flin Flon for their first of back-to-back games with the rival Bombers.The North Stars enter play first in the Nutrien Division and second overall in the league standings with a 32-9-4 record through 45 games...
Feb 16, 2024
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Back in the win column
North Stars bounce back for 4-1 win at Notre Dame
The Battlefords North Stars got back in the win column Friday night in Wilcox, taking home a 4-1 victory over the Notre Dame Hounds at the Duncan McNeil Arena.North Stars' forward Ben Portner scored a goal and an assist to extend his point streak to 10 straight, while Rylan Williams and Brayden Sinclair added a goal ea...
Feb 10, 2024
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SJHL's Elite
Alex Izyk: How confidence shaped a game changer on North Stars' blue line
With just 12 games to go on the regular season schedule, Battlefords North Stars defenceman, Alex Izyk is in the midst of a season for the ages with the local junior team.The product of Blackie, Alta., enters the weekend second in defenceman scoring in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, with 48 points (14 goals, 34...
Feb 10, 2024
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