North Stars move up the national rankings
On the strength of back to back wins over the weekend, the Battlefords North Stars have inched closer to becoming the top ranked Junior ‘A’ Hockey club in Canada.
The North Stars began last week in third spot in the top 20 Canadian Junior ‘A’ Hockey League rankings, but a 3-2 overtime win over the Melfort Mustangs on Friday night followed by a 5-2 win on Saturday over the Flin Bombers has vaulted the Stars to number two in the nation.
The North Stars whose record is 8-0-0-1 are the only team in the SJHL to remain unbeaten in regulation time. They are ranked behind the Thief River Falls Norskies of the Superior International Junior Hockey League who boast a perfect 9-0-0-0 record this season.
In 2016-17 season, the North Stars finished the CHL ranking fifth overall following a record year which saw them win 48 of 58 games and sweep their way through the playoffs to the Canalta Cup championship.