North Stars Down the Millionaires 9-5

The Battlefords North Stars have climbed over the .500 mark after their spirited 9-5 victory over the Melville Millionaires on Friday night.

Eight different players scored for the Stars who now find themselves third in the SJHL's Bauer Conference.

Blake Peake (2), Cody Folstad, Woody Klassen, Dominic Perrault, Boyd Wakelin, Ward Szucki, and Brett Miller scored for the Stars.

However the 9-5 result may be a tad misleading, and Melville gave the North Stars one hell of a battle.

The Stars led 4-1 after one, but Melville poured it on during the second period. At one point the score was 5-5 and the North Stars seemed like they were destined to let a 4-0 lead slipaway.

Graham Hilldebrand was pulled after goal number five, and from there on out, the Stars regained their momentum. Mitch Wall and Boyd Wakelin were able to score 45 seconds apart to give the home team a two-goal lead.

Tonight the Stars are in Melfort and a win would put them at 5-3 on the year.

I'll preview the Mustangs later on, and I'll add some photos tomorrow.