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Snowy send-off as North Stars journey to Penticton begins

Apr 27, 2017 | 12:15 PM

A handful of die-hard hockey fans braved the elements today to give a warm send off to the SJHL Canalta Cup Champions Battlefords North Stars, as left by bus for the Western Canada Cup in Penticton B.C.

The five team tournament features the best Junior A hockey teams from Manitoba (Portage Terriers), Alberta (Brooks Bandits), Saskatchewan (Battlefords North Stars) and B.C (Chilliwack). As the host team the Penticton Vees also qualified for the tournament. which begins on Saturday.

The Battlefords North Stars will face the host Penticton Vees in the first game for both teams on Saturday at 8 p.m. CST.

CJNB/CJNS is your official voice of the Battlefords North Stars throughout the Western Canada Cup tournament. Each day Nathan Kanter will bring insights into the players, staff, preparations and games that surround the Battlefords hometown team.