NORTH BATTLEFORD — The buzz in North Battleford is getting louder as the Battlefords North Stars continue their winning ways, earning them a spot in the Sask. Junior Hockey League playoffs.
Fans are getting fired up for snipes, cellys and dirty dangles, and celebrating their team’s continuing success.
Nothing epitomizes hometown hockey enthusiasm more than playoffs. The teams know each other well from hotly contested games throughout the regular season in the SJHL. When playoffs approach, intensity intensifies, game tempos increase and the excitement and exhilaration of supporting your hometown team lights up as fans fill the stands.
While regular season games will still take place until mid-March, the affirmed playoff spot is an added bonus to the hard work this team has put in.
Playoff brackets are not available until all playoff teams have been ascertained after the regular season has concluded. Fans can stay tuned to the SJHL website and the North Stars website or social media pages for the latest scores, news, and updates on upcoming games.
In other good news for the team, Justen Maric was named SaskTel goalie of the month. Anthony Campbell was named SGEU MVP of the week, earning seven points with five goals that included a hat trick against Estevan and two assists.
Rylan Williams was named the SJHL Canterra Seeds Sask. Player of the week. Williams has earned 41 points in 48 games played.
