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Team Sask flagbearer Luca Veeman won silver in the 1500m men’s event.

As of Feb. 21, Wilkie holds a one game lead on Edam in league semi final while Macklin has forced top seed Kindersley to a must win game in their SWHL semi final series.

The Humboldt Broncos, Battlefords North Stars, Flin Flon Bombers, La Ronge Ice Wolves and Melfort Mustangs have clinched playoff spots. Three other teams will qualify for the SJHL postseason.

Optimism high at North Battleford City Council as they talked about the Battlefords North Stars’ chances to win the Cup, and what it means for Access Communications Centre.

Team Sask flagbearer Luca Veeman will be one of eight Saskatchewan speed skaters taking the ice when competition begins on Tuesday.

The theme throughout the opening ceremonies was “we are all Islanders!”

North Stars head coach Brayden Klimosko said Kotai's hard work on and off the ice will help him be more successful as he matures and plays at the next level.

The Arrows start the regular season in Atlanta Feb. 17, then head to New York to face the renamed Ironworkers on the 26th.

Regional competition upcoming for McLurg and UCHS wrestlers who have also set their sights on provincials.

Hammer time in the gym for Unity powerlifter, Shauna Hammer, resulted in a national bronze medal at the Canadian Powerlifting Championship recently held in Richmond, B.C.