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While most of the Battlefords North Stars had nearly two weeks between games, it wasn't the case for Braeden Johnson. Johnson played four games with the WHL's Edmonton Oil Kings from Dec. 27 to Jan. 1.

January 6Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League has Saulteaux at home to Cut Knife at 8 p.m. and Glaslyn in Hafford for an 8:30 p.m. start. January 6North Saskatchewan River Hockey League continues with Wilkie in Edam, Meadow Lake in Turtleford and St.

Women looking for a new physical activity, look no further - Sheila Moormann and Lori LaClare have the perfect sport for you. The two Humboldt women started up the city's first roller derby club in December 2011.

The Christmas break may have came just at the right time for the Battlefords North Stars.

Perhaps the most exciting week in the SJHL's regular season is upon us, as the Jan. 10 trade deadline approaches. Before looking too far ahead, it is time to look at the previous week and month, and the players who earned the league's praise.

The Stampeders and Timberwolves did battle Friday night in North Saskatchewan River Hockey League action and it was a penalty filled game.

Humboldt Broncos record 11th win in a row

They got a new goalie, and won their last two games of 2011. The Humboldt Broncos travelled to Kindersley on December 20 to take on the Klippers. With new goalie Colin Dzijacky in net, the Broncos stomped the Klippers 3-2.

They had to find a new goalie in December, and may be moving a few more players before the trade deadline, but for now, the Broncos seem to be on the road to success.

January 4 1920 - The baseball league for black players was created and called the National Negro Baseball League. 1984 - Edmonton beats Minnesota 12-8 in the highest-scoring modern National Hockey League game.