Lumberjacks strike 7 times to even series with Thunderbirds

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – The Hearst Lumberjacks notched a franchise-best single-game seven playoff goals Sunday as they went on to dismantle the Soo Thunderbirds 7-3 in Game 2 of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League championship series at John Rhodes Community Centre. With the result, this best-of-seven match-up is now tied a win apiece […]

Soo holds off Hearst to take NOJHL finals opener

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – Noah Boman had a goal and helped set-up two others, including the game-winner, as the Soo Thunderbirds held off the Hearst Lumberjacks 3-2 Saturday night in the opening match-up of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League championship series at John Rhodes Community Centre. Saturday’s tilt saw Hearst strike first as […]

Thunderbirds – Lumberjacks to vie for NOJHL’s Copeland Cup – McNamara Trophy NOJHL title

SUDBURY, Ont. – John Rhodes Community Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., will be the site Saturday at 7 p.m. as the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League championship series between the Soo Thunderbirds and Hearst Lumberjacks begins as the two sides commence their quest for the Copeland Cup – McNamara Trophy. This marks the first-ever […]

NOJHL releases Copeland Cup – McNamara Trophy Final schedule between Thunderbirds and Lumberjacks

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League released Tuesday its game schedule for the upcoming Copeland Cup – McNamara Trophy Championship Series between the Soo Thunderbirds and Hearst Lumberjacks. This best-of-seven affair will feature all 7 p.m. start times, with the exception of Game 2, which will commence at 5 p.m. The final […]

Thunderbirds off to NOJHL Final following series win over Canadians

CHELMSFORD, Ont. – A goal from Brendan Miller 12:42 into the second period proved to be the game-winner as the Soo Thunderbirds went on to edge the Rayside-Balfour Canadians 3-2 Monday evening in Game 6 of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s West Division Final at Chelmsford Arena. With the victory, the Thunderbirds take the […]

NOJHL names its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the week

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Monday that forward Max Johnson and goaltender Nicholas Tallarico of the Hearst Lumberjacks as well as Rayside-Balfour Canadians forward Kyle Liinamaa have been named its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending April 7. MAX JOHNSON, (F) HEARST LUMBERJACKS – Johnson, […]

Canadians force Game 6 following triumph over Thunderbirds Saturday

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – The Rayside-Balfour Canadians collected a pair of tallies from defenceman Ethan Lavallee to help lead his side to a 5-3 triumph over the Soo Thunderbirds Saturday night in Game 5 of the West Division Final, which was held at GFL Memorial Gardens. The Canadians now trail the best-of-seven set 3-2 […]

In Loving Memory of the Humboldt Broncos

Remembering all those affected by the tragedy of April 6, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. – Friday, April 6, 2018 was a day that shook the Humboldt Broncos, their families, loved ones, the community of Humboldt, Sask., the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, the Canadian Junior Hockey League, Hockey Canada, the entire hockey world and country, along with […]

GALLERY: Lumberjacks advance to NOJHL Final after sweeping Voodoos

POWASSAN, Ont. – A Max Griffioen marker 9:18 into the third period proved to be the decider as the surging Hearst Lumberjacks went on to defeat the Powassan Voodoos 3-1 Thursday evening in Game 4 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League East Division Final at the Powassan Sportsplex. With the win, the Lumberjacks take […]

GALLERY: Thunderbirds win away from berth in NOJHL Final following Game 4 win over Canadians

CHELMSFORD, Ont. – The Soo Thunderbirds saw Camden Findlay intercept a pass deep in Rayside-Balfour Canadians territory early in the second period and scored what would be the eventual game-winning marker in a 3-1 triumph in Game 4 of their West Division Final Thursday at Chelmsford Arena. This means the Thunderbirds now lead the best-of-seven […]