With 175 players between the U18 and U15 age groups expected to attend, the North Stars spring camp will see an even stronger than usual turnout this year. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

By Martin Martinson

At the Rink

North Stars set for spring camp this weekend

May 24, 2022 | 4:00 PM

For the first time in three years, the Battlefords North Stars will get the chance to see the next wave of team hopefuls compete at their spring camp taking place this weekend.

From May 27–29 at Saskatoon’s Jemini Arena, 175 players between the U18 and U15 age groups will compete for list positions, main camp invites this fall, and roster spots with the team.

Head coach of the North Stars, Brayden Klimosko said the organization is looking forward to being able to hold their spring camp again for the first time since 2019.

“It’s always really good to see some of our list players obviously, and there’s the bantam draft and midget draft coming up, so it will be a good opportunity to see some of those kids that aren’t drafted or are draft-eligible too,” Klimosko said. “[Head scout] Wylie Riendeau’s done a great job at getting everything organized for the camp, so we’re looking forward to getting back into the rink.”

With a mix of affiliated and non-affiliated players set to compete, Klimosko said the opportunity is there for all who attend to make themselves stand out.

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“There’s always room,” Klimosko said of the roster. “You’re always looking for the best guys and it’s a good opportunity to see what they’re all about. Unsigned guys, unlisted guys, there’s a chance we can either invite them back to fall camp, list them, or sign them out of the weekend.”

Following spring camp, the North Stars’ will shift their focus to the upcoming SJHL Bantam Draft, which will be held remotely this year on June 10. The 2022 draft will feature a unique format with six rounds of 2006-born kids, followed by two rounds of ’07s.

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