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In seven North Saskatchewan River Hockey League games this weekend, everything went according to plan at least for the higher ranked teams. Every game went the way of the standings as the higher ranked team won in every matchup.

As the 2011 Canadian Winter Games draw near, the rosters for Saskatchewan athletes continues to be unveiled.

What a way to end the 2010 portion of the schedule.

After playing the Saskatoon Contacts tough Dec. 15, the Battlefords Midget Stars were looking for a win to end the 2010 portion of their Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League schedule.

Hockey is Canada's game and very popular in rural Saskatchewan. While hockey has been mostly played by males, there have always been female teams.

It was a closer score than the last time the Battlefords AAA Sharks played the Prince Albert Bears, but the Sharks still suffered the loss. Saturday in Prince Albert, the Sharks ended the 2010 portion of their schedule with a 3-0 loss.

The Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) Mohawks nine-man football team had an amazing season this year, accumulating in a provincial championship which was evident at their award banquet for 2010.

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School wrestling team recently tussled in their first tournament of the season. Medals were won and valuable experience was gained.

In head coach Trevor Sack's third game behind the bench, the Battlefords Midget Stars likely deserved a better result than an 8-5 loss to the Saskatoon Contacts Wednesday evening.

The passing of Dale Willick earlier this month was not only mourned by the entire North Saskatchewan River Hockey League, but in particular his home town team, Spiritwood, which coached for years.