Local Sports

If hard work, a lot of talent, and that try-try-again mentality is all it takes, the Allan Becker 1973 High School Curling Team proved they're worthy to be inducted into the Humboldt and District Sports Hall of Fame.

The Civic Centre was the scene as some 45 enthusiastic new hockey players received and were fitted for shinpads, helmets, jerseys, skates and other items essential for the ice.

The Battlefords AAA Sharks split the two-game weekend series against the Weyburn Gold Wings at the Battleford Arena Saturday and Sunday.

Many people are surprised at the positive nature of the comments and the upbeat feeling the Saskatchewan Roughriders displayed following Friday's 40-27 loss to the Stampeders in Calgary.

The Battlefords AAA Stars hope their Sunday afternoon beat down of the Saskatoon Contacts starts another long winning streak for them.

Chris Van Os-Saw's power-play goal with 5:35 left in the third period gave the Prince Albert Mintos a 2-1 win over the Battlefords Stars Thursday night at the Civic Centre. The loss snapped the Stars' seven-game win streak.

The Battlefords were selected as one of 30 communities to host The First Shift, a learn-to-play hockey program designed by Bauer and Hockey Canada.

SASKATOON - The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Senior Vikings' season came to an end Wednesday night at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. The Vikings lost their quarter-final playoff game 45-14 to Saskatoon's Tommy Douglas Tigers.

Mike Pylypow had four goals and an assist in the Meota Combines' 9-6 win over the Battleford Beaver Blues in an SPHL exhibtion game Oct. 16 at Battleford Arena. Meota jumped out to a 2-0 lead before eight minutes were played.

Brady O'Sullivan scored with 13 seconds left to give the Battlefords North Stars a 4-3 win over the Klippers Tuesday night in Kindersley. The North Stars have won four of their last five games. It also snapped the Klippers' five-game winning streak.