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After a bit of a slow start, the Battlefords North Stars kicked things into high gear Friday night in Kindersley.

The Battleford Beaver Blues are one win away from advancing to the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League final.

The Wilkie Outlaws have already beaten the Kindersley Red Lions in a Saskatchewan West Hockey League semifinal series. Now they have to do it again in order to reach the provincial finals.

Penalty kill the difference in Broncos’ win over Flin Flon The Humboldt Broncos picked up an extremely critical two points in hostile territory as they knocked off the Flin Flon Bombers 3-2 on Feb. 24 in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League action.

As the Battlefords Sharks continue to build towards the future, their 2017 Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League quarter-final series with the Prince Albert Northern Bears will be a key moment in the team’s development.

The Battlefords Sharks will head to Prince Albert Sunday afternoon with their season on the line.

Special teams play proved to be the difference for the Battlefords North Stars Saturday night at the Civic Centre.

A stellar showing by Nipawin Hawks netminder Kristian Stead proved too much for the Battlefords North Stars to overcome Friday night.

After letting things get out of hand in Turtleford two nights earlier, the Battleford Beaver Blues made sure a lapse in concentration didn’t happen on their home ice Friday.

Building permits are off to a good start in 2017 in the city of North Battleford.