The Battlefords North Stars were in La Ronge Tuesday, but fell 4-3 to the top team in the Bauer Conference.
Doug Lindensmith led the way for La Ronge with two goals, while Travis Eggum scored and Graham Smerek had the game-winning goal.
Keith Grondin had a hat trick scoring an even strength, powerplay and shorthanded goal.
Kyle Birch made 35 saves while Adam Bartko stopped 38 shots.
For the full game story check out Friday's Regional Optimist or the Local Sports tab online Thursday.
