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Cross another Battlefords North Stars graduate off the list. Cole Gibson has become the sixth of eight 20-year-old players to commit to a post-secondary school and a hockey program for next season.

They came home with a silver medal from HOOPLA, as well as recognition for their sportsmanship.

When Battlefords North Stars fans heard Dane Muench could be returning to the SJHL in January at the trade deadline, the buzz excited the Battlefords.

All eight teams were in action once again Monday night in the Battlefords and District Ladies' Fastball League. At the Flats, Northwest Junior Vipers edged the Unity Bantams 2 by a 5-3 score.

Producing better hockey players and coaches has been a focus of the Saskatchewan Hockey Association since the organization began nearly 100 years ago and it continues that mandate to this day.

The ice may be out of most arenas in Saskatchewan, but that doesn't mean things are in limbo with the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

NHL I told you Luongo would give Canucks fans the shakes. They made it past the Predators, but Luo was outplayed every night and Kessler willed the club to the next round. The twins were sleep skating.

For Reid Gardiner, playing for the Prince Albert Raiders will be a little bit like going home. The Raiders made the 15-year-old Humboldt product their first pick in last week's Western Hockey League bantam draft.

Some have won Districts, and others are moving on to Provincials. Local badminton players were swinging their way to titles and advancement over the weekend.

All games are scheduled for 7 p.m. start times. Home TeamVisiting TeamDiamond Monday, May 16, 2011 Jr. Vipersvs.Unity Bantams 2Flats 3 Survivorsvs. Unity MidgetsFlats 2 Unity Bantams 1vs.Edam LadiesUnity Battlefords Midgetsvs.