Daysland leading Hardisty 3-1 in semi-final series after weekend games

The Hardisty Stampeders travelled to Daysland on Friday, Mar. 1 to face off against the Northstars in game three of the best-of-seven Battle River Hockey League semi-finals. The Northstars were leading the series 2-0.


The Stampeders came out with intensity and fought hard. Despite being out-shot 37-26, they were able to get the 3-2 overtime win.

Hardisty was first on the scoreboard on a goal by Scott Maetche, from Trevor Bromby, at the midway point of the first. The Northstars tied it up on a goal by Devan Herder, assisted by Gregory Doll and Dean Petiot, with the score 1-1 after one.

There was no scoring in the second period and only two penalties were called, both to Daysland.

The Northstars out-shot the Stamps but could not get one past Hardisty’s goaltender, Ramstead, who gave a stellar performance throughout the game earning the first star of the game honours.

Read the rest of the play by play on both weekend games in the March 5, 2013 Edition of The Community Press, on newsstands now.

Game five will be played in Daysland, Wednesday, March 6.