
Stars training camp continues in preparation for pre-season Monday
In less than 96 hours, the Battlefords North Stars will take to the ice to open their pre-season versus the rival Kindersley Klippers at the West Central Events Centre in Kindersley.
Following fall camp weekend from August 27 to 29, the North Stars have continued their training and conditioning over the last week through off-ice fitness testing and several battle drills during on-ice practices in preparation for the start of the pre-season; something veteran forward, Jake Southgate said seems to be working well.
“The intensity’s been amped up over these last few days, and we’ve had a couple two-a-day practices, so guys are getting more comfortable around the rink and it’s [led to] a lot better intensity,” Southgate said.
“It’s good to see the intensity of the young guys with those youthful legs too, just with trying to keep up with them,” he added with a smile. “But it’s just been nice seeing all the guys come in ready for the season.”