Stars Solve Melville 7-3

Friday night in Melville the Battlefords North Stars defeated the Millionaires 7-3 on the strength of a five-point night from Josh Daley.

The Stars opened the scoring mid-way through the first period when Troy Watt skated in on a two-on-one and made no mistake. 1:58 later, Cody Folstad wristed one from the right point that got through goalie Zack Rakochy.

Rakochy's night was done after that and newcomer Chris Jackson took over from there.

Seconds later, Mitch Wall dropped the gloves with Melville's Tyler Howe. It was a spirited tilt and both combatants landed their share.

Unfortunately for the Stars, Wall's night was done after that fight. More on that later.

Josh Daley and Shay Neufeld both scored before the first period expired.

Josh Daley notched his second of the game early in the second, and was on his way to his five-point night. Melville got on the board midway though the second frame when captain Michael Jordan scored on a rebound from Sean Gallagher.

Blake Peake scored his first of the game late in the second. It was 6-1 after two.

Dane Bonish scored twice in the third for Melville and Peake chimed in once more for the Stars.

The North Stars and Mil's both finished 0-2 on the PP. Melville outshot the Stars 41-33.

After the game, Mitch Wall was taken to the hospital. All I can tell you for certain is that Wall seemed to have suffered a facial injury during his fight. More details will be revealed as the week progresses.

Tonight, the Stars are in Yorkton and are looking for their third win in a row overall.