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Taryn Kotchorek isn’t one to look at statistics.

With a mix of newcomers and seasoned veterans, North Battleford Legion Track Club head coach Karen Wharington is pretty happy with how things have gone so far this winter.

Over the last few games, Battlefords North Stars head coach and general manager Nate Bedford noted that the team was going to cash in on the number of good scoring chances that they were getting.

After a busy five games in eight days stretch that saw a coaching change along the way, the Battleford AAA Stars didn’t have much to show for it in the way of points.

Coming off a Senior B provincial title last year and two straight Senior C championships before that, the Wilkie Outlaws have moved up to the Senior A ranks in their quest for another banner.

After a tough loss on Feb. 3, the Humboldt Broncos had some fun at their annual players shootout.

Following one of the closest regular seasons in recent memory, the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League playoffs are set to get underway this week.

In their final regular season visit to the Elgar Petersen Arena this year, the Battlefords North Stars turned in one of their best road showings of the 2016-17 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season.

Over the last couple of weeks, the Battlefords North Stars have been looking for an improved performance from their power play.

There will be a new face behind the bench for the Battlefords AAA Stars as they try and grab the final playoff spot in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League this season.