The Battlefords AAA Midget Sharks (7-13-1-0) dropped a pair of weekend games against the league leading Saskatoon Stars (15-1-1-0.)
The Stars were coming off a championship at the Mac's Tournament in Calgary on New Year’s Day.
Saturday, Sharks goalie Chloe Marshall received first star honours after a 53-save performance in a 3-1 loss.
Sophia Shirley had two goals for the Stars, who took 15 shots in the first, 21 in the second and 20 in the final frame.
Battlefords took 13 in the first, but managed just four in the second and five in the third period.
Mackenzie Cey scored the lone goal for the Sharks, with Emily Perehudoff getting the lone assist.
Sunday, Shelby Tornato started in goal for the Sharks, but was pulled in the second period after allowing her third goal on 22 shots.
Marshall stopped all nine shots she faced in relief in the 3-0 loss.
Offence was even tougher to come by for Battlefords, as they managed just 16 shots throughout the entire game, allowing Karlee Fetch to pick up her fourth shutout of the season.
Nara Elia, Julia Rongve and Jordyn Holmes scored for the Stars, as they continue to roll over opponents through the season.
The Sharks now have two weeks to regroup when they host the Prince Albert A&W Bears (9-4-3-2) Jan. 18 and 19 at the Battleford Arena.
