The Battlefords North Stars, like the rest of the teams in the SJHL, had a few days off between regular season games due to the SJHL Showcase in Warman.
The North Stars were well represented at the showcase, which had reportedly more than 70 scouts ranging from the SJHL, WHL, NCAA and NHL Central Scouting. The format included six teams of SJHL players (19 and 20 year olds, 17 and 18 year olds and 17 and 16 year olds) and, new this year, four teams made up of Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League players.
Reed Delainey, who has been off to a hot start this season, had an impressive two days in Warman. He was just one of three SJHL players to record three points in two games. Delainey had a goal and two assists while playing with Team Orange, which was a perfect 2-0.
Delainey's early season linemate Matt Saharchuk played with Team Blue and picked up two assists. Brady O'Sullivan, the third member of the top offensive line for the North Stars, was also at the showcase and had two assists while playing with Team Blue.
Regan Yew played one game and had two goals for Team Blue as a replacement player.
Matt Havens was on Delainey's squad. Havens registered a goal and an assist in his two games. Brenden Heinrich and Kendall Fransoo each picked up an assist.
The North Stars also had strong showings from defencemen Jake Erickson, Michael Statchuk and Connor Sych and team captain forward Ryne Keller. First-year goaltender Ryan Rewerts also played in the showcase, splitting time in the Team Black net.
The showcase is a great opportunity to expose scouts from across North America to players in the SJHL and Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League and was a large aspect in former North Star Blake Young receiving a scholarship to the University of Minnesota Duluth last season.
