The Battlefords Midget AAA Stars first taste of competitive action went according to plan Saturday night.
After giving up a goal in the first period, the Stars roared to life with five straight in a 5-3 win on the road against the Beardy’s Blackhawks.
Jaden Shewchuk, who played for the Saskatoon Blazers last season, earned player of the game honours for the Stars after he lit the lamp twice in the second period, which included an unassisted shorthanded goal.
Fellow new faces Parker Gavlas and Tye Scherger found the back of the net along with local product Logan Spence.
Jordan Mish and MacKenie Donovan also contributed to the cause with assists.
Cam Taylor had the start in goal for the Stars. The former Battleford Bantam AA Barons turned in a strong showing with 33 saves.
Cole Beckman led the way for the Blackhawks in the loss with a goal and an assist.
Jayden Cantre and Just Bill also scored for the hosts, who split goaltending duties between Jake Davidson and Kobey Clarke.
The Stars will conclude their pre-season slate with a home-and-home series against the Blazers.
The two sides will square off Tuesday in a 7:30 p.m. clash at Civic Centre before they travel to the Harold Latrace Arena in Saskatoon Friday.
After those contest, the Stars will prepare for their home opener on Sept. 29.
They will face the Saskatoon Contacts, who represented the province at last year’s Telus Cup.
The Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League regular season will get underway on Friday when the Yorkton Maulers take on the Tisadle Trojans.
