The Thunder Bay North Stars had a tough go of it on the national stage this week.
Our SIJHL champs mounted a furious comeback attempt in their final game against the hosting Summerside Western Capitals on Tuesday night. They cut a 4-0 deficit to 4-3, but weren’t able to finish the job. The North Stars finished winless in round robin play and did not qualify for the elimination round.
Standout tournament performances include:
- F Easton Gloucher – 3 goals, 1 assist
- D Chase Loke – 4 assists (tied for 4th in tournament)
- F Acoyen Fehr – 3 goals
- F Chase Cochrane – 15 penalty minutes (tied for 3rd in tournament)
The final results:
| Date | Opponent | Score |
| May 8 | Canmore Eagles (Alberta) | 3-2 L |
| May 9 | Niverville Nighthawks (Manitoba) | 7-2 L |
| May 11 | Rockland Nationals (Southeastern Ontario) | 8-2 L |
| May 12 | Summerside Western Capitals (PEI) | 5-3 L |
The last time the North Stars competed for the Centennial Cup was 2006. They finished 2-2 in the round robin and lost in the semifinal.
The 2026 Centennial Cup championship game is scheduled for Sunday at 7 pm.
