Rock 4th; Eagles, Thunderbirds HM in latest CJHL Rankings

CALGARY, Alta. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Monday its latest Top 20 Rankings, which conclude for the period ending Oct. 17. Tabbed the No. 1 CJHL club in this edition of the weekly listings, which are selected by an independent scouting service, are Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL). Under head coach and general […]

NOJHL names its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Monday that forward Chase Tallaire (Soo Eagles), goaltender Gavin McCarthy (Timmins Rock) and forward Ty McHutchion (Espanola Express) have been named its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending Oct. 17. CHASE TALLAIRE, (F) SOO EAGLES – In a trio of […]

GALLERY: Rock top Gold Miners to move into 1st overall

TIMMINS, Ont. – A pair of first period power play goals helped propel the Timmins Rock to a 4-1 Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League triumph over the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners Sunday at McIntyre Arena. Timmins’ captain Tyler Schwindt put the home side on the board 5:39 into the contest as he took a nice […]

GALLERY: Gilmore posts shutout as Eagles blank Thunderbirds

Game Photos: Bob Davies SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – Soo Eagles netminder Ryan Gilmore turned aside all 39 shots he faced as part of a 3-0 shutout win over the rival Soo Thunderbirds in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League match-up Sunday afternoon at John Rhodes Community Centre. After a scoreless opening 20 minutes, the […]

GALLERY: Espanola impressive in Elliot Lake

Photos: Northern Exposures ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. – A well-balanced attack provided by the Espanola Express Sunday, highlighted by a Ty McHutchion hat trick, sent them on their way to an 8-2 triumph over the Elliot Lake Red Wings in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League meeting at Centennial Arena. The visiting Express opened the scoring near […]

GALLERY: French River halts Hearst winning streak at 7

Photos: Marc-André Longval HEARST, Ont. – French River Rapids captain Cooper Bowman had a goal and two assists to lead his side to a 4-2 win over the Hearst Lumberjacks in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play Saturday at Claude Larose Recreation Centre. The result saw French River put an end to a Hearst winning […]

GALLERY: Eagles edge Beavers 2-1

Photos: Helene Rancourt BLIND RIVER, Ont. – A Chase Tallaire man advantage effort, 6:47 into the third period, was the game-winner as the Soo Eagles prevailed with a 2-1 triumph over the Blind River Beavers Saturday in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League action at the Blind River Community Centre. The visiting Eagles opened the scoring […]

GALLERY: Doucette pots OT winner as Thunderbirds top Express

Photos: Chelsea Solomon ESPANOLA, Ont. – Tyson Doucette’s second power play goal of the game, coming 85 seconds in overtime, lifted the Soo Thunderbirds to a 3-2 decision over the Espanola Express in a hard-fought Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League contest Saturday at the Regional Recreation Complex After a scoreless opening frame, Sault Ste. Marie […]

GALLERY: DeGiallonardo sharp in Crunch win over Gold Miners

Game Photos: Emily MartinCOCHRANE, Ont. – Cochrane Crunch netminder Ben DeGiallonardo was impressive, making 54 saves to backstop his side to a 2-1 victory over the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play Friday at Tim Horton Events Centre.The Crunch began the night’s scoring deep into the first frame as Brett […]

GALLERY: Hearst runs win streak to 7 with triumph over French River

Photos: Marc-André Longval HEARST, Ont. – The Hearst Lumberjacks saw Raphael Lajeunesse and Zachary Demers pick up three points apiece to propel them to their seventh Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League victory in a row Friday, in a 5-3 win over the French River Rapids Friday at Claude Larose Recreation Centre. Hearst got on the […]