Personal Take on The Sweep - DO

I do not recall a time where I was ever more nervous before a game.

The atmosphere at the Cage last night was outstanding. The fans were loud, the Hawks came out quick and were the better team through the first 30 minutes of the game.

The North Stars trailed 1-0 and 3-1 respectively in the first half of the game, yet the Stars never panicked. They chipped away, and remained resilient.

Mitch Wall's penalty shot goal at the mid-way point of the third period might be the most important goal that the Stars have scored in three years. It was one of those games where I could literally hear and feel the cheers from fans back in the Battlefords when the final second ticked off the click.

I feel such happiness for Tony Oak, Mitch Wall, Colton Graf, Coleman Brodbin, Jesse Leberton, Alex Leclerc and Brody Malek - The remaining seven from last year's five-win team. I am elated for Dale Jackson and Blair Atcheynum for persevering and remaining loyal to the organization.

I feel a ton of personal pride. Being able to speak positively about this team even through times of struggle, and although I may have been silently ridiculed, it feels great to be a part of such a youthful exubberent organization that is only going to get better.

The Humboldt Broncos had 60 more points than the Stars during the regular season. They are the defending national champions, and they are the complete class of the SJHL and Canada.

But why not us???

Game one goes Friday night from Humboldt, and I expect a loyal gathering of Star fans to make the trip. Who knows?? You may end up witnessing the greatest upset in the SJHL in quite some time. You may not.

But either way, the North Stars have exceeded expectations and have forced the community to believe again.

Congrats Boys, I'm proud of all of you.