Northstars take two game lead on Stampeders

 Coverage and pic Jae Robbins

   Battle River Hockey League semi-final play got underway on Friday, Feb. 17 in Daysland with the second place Northstars hosting the third place Hardisty Stampeders.

    The Northstars edged out the Stampeders by a score of 4-3.

    Daysland opened the scoring at the five minute mark of the first period with a goal by Devan Herder, assisted by Gregory Doll and Colin Zimmer.

    The Northstars out-shot and out-played the Stampeders in the first period.

    Eight infractions were handed out in the period for cross-checking, slashing, spearing, and misconduct.

For more see the Feb. 22/12 issue of The Community Press